During the winter when the swells are particularly good, surfers often put on quite a show at Swami's Beach, one of the area’s most popular and most famous beaches. The best spot to watch them is from the park on the cliff above the beach.

This lovely park is the main entrance point for Swami Beach and has many benches in the shade, several picnic tables, and a well-tended shady lawn.

From the park, a long and steep wooden staircase leads down to the beach, which has a lifeguard station. If the tide is not high, you can walk along the beach to San Elijo State Beach. If you are wondering what to do in Encinitas with kids, this is a great place to visit.

A short walk north will take you to Highway 101 with the popular Swami’s Café and a few other restaurants.

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