Historic walking experiences in Encinitas, California

The Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse is a historic institution located at 390 West F Street in Encinitas, California. This charming schoolhouse is home to the Encinitas Historical Society, featuring photographs, exhibits, research papers, oral histories, and knowledgeable docents who are eager to share their passion for the city's unique history. Step inside and walk across the original wood floor to transport yourself back to 1883, when the one-room schoolhouse served as the educational hub for the town's entire population of school-age children - all eight of them. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Encinitas, its landmarks, and its people, and discover how this beach-side community of fishermen and farmers has evolved into the vibrant city it is today.

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.