Leucadia is located on Highway 101 on the north San Diego
County coast. Heading south out of Carlsbad, it is the first beach community
you'll encounter. Looking out from its scenic Grandview Beach, you can
clearly see the tall smoke stacks of Carlsbad to the north. As one
of 4 communities within the City of Encinitas incorporated together in
1986, Leucadia retains a special character as a "Sleepy Hollow" place.
A surf shop on the
highway greets you with a sign and announces your arrival in the town.
Set within a row of shops, wander just beyond the sign to find a cute,
yellow house with a cat in the yard, and antiques sold there.
Travel further and you will find the heart of Leucadia,
the post office and local market, plus a small hotel. Founded in 1885 by
British immigrants, Leucadia means "sheltered paradise" and aptly describes
this unique area of 6,250 residents.
A mix of agriculture (the flower industry thrives here),
residential and a few shops make this a highly desirable spot for those
seeking a less hectic pace than California's second largest city, San Diego,
with its over 1 million people. That's not to say that Leucadians
are removed from city life. Many commute daily to jobs in San Diego
which can take half an hour or so to get to. There is a train which
conveniently passes through town and is bound for San Diego and Los Angeles.
Leucadia State Beach is a small, rocky beach 11
acres in size and is fully utilized for swimming, surfing, fishing and
picnicking. The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia
Boulevard. On the maps, it's “Leucadia State Beach,” but locals
and surfers know it as Beacon's.
Location-Directions: The park is located north of San Diego,
west of I-5, at Neptune in Encinitas. State Parks Management District:
San Diego Coast, Telephone: 619-642-4200 Operating Hours: dawn to
sunset. Call the park to confirm. Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing:
summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing
is advised.
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