Unique house museum in Encinitas, California

The Encinitas Heritage Tree, located at 401 C Street in Encinitas, California, is home to the Encinitas Historical Society. Step inside and explore photographs, exhibits, research papers, oral histories, and knowledgeable docents eager to share their love for this unique city and its history. Walk on the original wood floor and transport yourself back to 1883 when this one-room schoolhouse housed the entire school-age population of Encinitas - all eight children. Learn about the evolution of Encinitas from a community of fishermen and farmers to 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.