Guided house tours in Encinitas, California

Located on 3rd Street in Encinitas, California, the Encinitas Boathouses are a unique sight to behold. These two towering structures, resembling enormous boats, stand out among the quaint beach houses and cottages in the area. Built in the late 1920s by architect Miles Kellogg using salvaged timber from a local bathhouse and the historic Moonlight Beach Dance Parlor, these boathouses have never set sail. Instead, they have served as homes for landlubbers for decades. With 19 portholes, mariner's wheels, and a quirky starboard list, the SS Encinitas and SS Moonlight showcase early California courtyard architecture and vernacular design associated with Historic Highway 101. Each boathouse measures 15 feet tall by 20 feet long and offers around 1100 square feet of living space.

Welcome to Wes Raye, REALTOR • eXp of California, your trusted real estate partner located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California. With a deep-rooted passion for North County San Diego, Wes Raye brings a unique blend of artistic insight and entrepreneurial spirit to the real estate landscape. After discovering the charm of Encinitas in 1995 through friendships and surfing, Wes was inspired to make this vibrant community his home. His journey from Texas to California as a restaurant owner and consultant laid the foundation for his successful transition into real estate. Now a proud resident of Carlsbad with his family, Wes has spent over a decade understanding the diverse neighborhoods of San Diego County, including Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Escondido, Mission Valley, and Poway/Scripps Ranch. His extensive experience as a landlord, homeowner, and property investor equips him with invaluable insights, giving his clients a strategic advantage in finding and negotiating the best deals.