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    Encinitas Boathouses

    4.9 (9 reviews)

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    Connie G.

    Pretty neat! Something free and simple with some historical value. Walk by or drive thru worth the photo opp! Adds uniqueness to the community plus there's another bonus around the corner let's see if you find it!

    Photo taken 12/28/2015 - Encinitas Boathouses (street view)

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    5 months ago

    A landmark, a treasure. Encinitas is lucky to have this artful point of interest, and historic site intact.

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    Buona Forchetta - Cheese pizza for kids

    Buona Forchetta

    4.3(939 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Our team lunch for January was held in Encinitas at Buona Forchetta. It's the last one for me as I…read moream laid off at the end of the week and retiring. There was lots of parking on the other side of the street and we were greeted by a friendly waitress. I tried the gelato. Vanilla gelato was creamy with a rich, sweet vanilla flavor. I loved the smooth texture and bold vanilla notes. Lemon sorbet was icy with tons of sour lemon flavor. Best in small quantities. I'm glad I got one scoop of each. Service was friendly and efficient. I will miss our monthly adventures to places I have not visited before.

    Buona Forchetta came highly recommended by a friend who raves about their pizzas. After trying it…read moremyself, I'd rate it closer to a 3.5 out of 5. It's a solid neighborhood restaurant, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. We ordered two pizzas: a gluten-free Margherita and a regular Margherita. One thing that immediately stood out was how similar the two crusts tasted. Both had a comparable level of chewiness, which was surprising given that one was gluten-free. The gluten-free crust lacked some of the wheaty, earthy flavor you'd expect from a traditional dough, but overall I was genuinely impressed by its texture and quality. It's one of the better gluten-free pizza crusts I've had. The pizzas are Neapolitan-style and generally enjoyable. The dough itself is well made, though I would have preferred a bit more chew and structure to take it to the next level. My biggest criticisms are the sauce and cheese. The sauce was applied too sparingly, leaving the pizza without enough moisture or cohesion to tie the different components together. More importantly, the flavor felt one-dimensional--mostly salty, without the rich tomato sweetness, depth, and complexity that make a great Neapolitan pizza memorable. But I want to be fair. Judging from the photos posted by other Yelpers, some of the pizzas shown have a good amount of pizza sauce. I need to try the food again and update my review. As for the cheese, the fresh mozzarella on the Margherita didn't quite meet expectations. The slices had a firmer texture than I typically associate with fresh mozzarella and lacked some of the soft, creamy moisture that helps create that signature melt. The flavor was also milder than expected; instead of delivering a pronounced milky richness, it tasted somewhat diluted. This may be a minor criticism, but on a simple pizza like a Margherita, where every ingredient is on display, these details become much more noticeable. Overall, Buona Forchetta serves a respectable Neapolitan-style pizza, and its gluten-free option is particularly impressive. However, the underwhelming sauce and mozzarella kept the pizzas from reaching the level I was expecting given the enthusiastic recommendations.

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    Buona Forchetta - Goodbye team!

    Goodbye team!

    Buona Forchetta - Pretty good gluten free crust on Sofia pizza

    Pretty good gluten free crust on Sofia pizza

    Buona Forchetta - Indoor seating

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    Indoor seating

    Trattoria I Trulli - Hot and fresh bread with tasty brochetta

    Trattoria I Trulli

    4.1(746 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Two words: lobster ravioli…read more It's exactly what I was craving and this dish delivered. The ravioli are handmade and generously filled with sweet lobster tail meat. They're nestled in a saffron cream sauce that glows a deep golden orange and is slightly aromatic. The tomatoes add just enough acidity to brighten each bite. Pair it with a glass of white wine and the soft ocean breeze, and it becomes the kind of evening that feels quietly perfect. This family-run restaurant has been around since 2000, with a cozy and romantic interior that feels like a true trattoria but I always choose to sit outside to soak in that incredible Cali weather most of the year. The food is classic Italian and very comforting. The location is just a few blocks from the beach with plenty of free street parking right out front. Service is warm and flows naturally.

    We had a party of 7 this time around and we got a couple of orders of the burrata bellina. It was…read moredelicious....not only was the burrata delish, but the spinach and tomatoes that came with it, along with the fresh ground pepper they added to it, really enhanced the dish. IMO, the best burrata dish I've ever had. For my main I had the Rigatoni w/ sausage this time around; I have to say that I thought the Linguini with Shrimp [that I ordered last time] was much better. However, my friend also had the rigatoni w/ sausage and he raved about how good it was. So, YMMV depending on your tastebuds. :)

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    Trattoria I Trulli - Indoor eating area

    Indoor eating area

    Trattoria I Trulli - Farfalle alla Vodka con Salmone

    Farfalle alla Vodka con Salmone

    Trattoria I Trulli - From the back corner

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    From the back corner

    Elite Experience: San Diego Seltzerland

    Elite Experience: San Diego Seltzerland

    4.7(45 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    For the 2023 event: Unfortunately, due to the weather, the event had to be moved indoors at…read moreBroadway Pier. Thankfully it was still a lot of fun! My friend and I went together and it was soo much fun being able to try brands I had never heard of as well as new flavors from brands I did know. My favorite was the Casa Azul which uses tequila and was actually one of the last brands I tried. They also taught me that most other seltzer brands use malt liquor which can upset your stomach and give you a worse hangover. This makes sense why seltzers are one of the only drinks that give me a hangover. All in all, it was a lot of fun! My friend and I arrived right when the second timeslot started and a lot of the brands had already run out of the shirts and koozees and whatnot that they brought to hand out. It's a bit unfair and they should either order more things or disperse equally between the morning and afternoon timeslot.

    Note: for the 2023 event (not sure if there was a separate page)…read more The ticketing process for this event was super easy to do online. There was hardly a line when we arrived for our 11:30-2 block and we were IDed, scanned, and wrist banded very quickly. I liked that upon walking into the venue, we were able to pick up some clear bags courtesy of buzzballs, sunglasses, and water. Our tasting cups also had a helpful card to know what vendors were there. Overall, it was fairly small with about 20 or so booths. Our favorite was probably the Mucho Aloha Lemonade. Thanks to Hannah and Yelp for hooking us up!

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    Elite Experience: San Diego Seltzerland - Broadway Pier afterdark

    Broadway Pier afterdark

    Elite Experience: San Diego Seltzerland - This was my favorite brand (strawberry). Particularly for relaxing at home. Intense smooth flavor with a refreshing aftertaste of the fruit.

    This was my favorite brand (strawberry). Particularly for relaxing at home. Intense smooth flavor with a refreshing aftertaste of the fruit.

    Elite Experience: San Diego Seltzerland - I like the reflection from the lights on the water.

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    I like the reflection from the lights on the water.

    Encinitas Boathouses - localflavor - Updated July 2026

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