Howard's Bakery
Neighborhood: Bostonia

1097 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Miss Josephine Z. writes: This neighborhood bakery has been around for quite some time. When I first relocated to San Diego, I wanted to find a decent bakery, you know...the ones that bake every morning instead of baking a whole lot in one day to cover 3 days.

I adore…

Crumbs of Paris
Neighborhood: El Cajon, Bostonia

586 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Erin C. writes: YUM.  

The cakes here are not the cheapest on the planet, but they're not rediculous either.  I have only had birthday cakes from here.  I highly recommend trying their hazelnut carrot cake.  It was absolutely delicious.

Harbor Freight Tool
Neighborhood: El Cajon

1196 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021

Dale D. writes: Harbor Freight is more than just your typical hardware store.  It has a whole range of items at very reasonable prices: some expected, some not quite as much.  This week, I saw a collapsible wheelchair (yeah, the standard folding type you see used at…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Neighborhood: El Cajon, Bostonia

356 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Nathan H. writes: Four stars, because I know how great L&L can be. This location opened today and the first day might not have been the best day to try it out. The food was great, but service was slow and portions were not living up to my memory of heaping Chicken…

San Diego Fight Club

941 Broadway Suite N
El Cajon, CA 92021

Dave G. writes: My most usefull review ever-
This is where I learned how to get down. I've been to other camps in my time, but this crew holds a special place in my heart. Charlie Kohler, the head instructor, is one of the best teachers around.  He's got a great…

Cat & Doggie Works
Neighborhood: Winter Gardens

1764 N 2nd St
El Cajon, CA 92021

Christina P. writes: One of the only places that grooms cats, and does a good job!  Not to mention the owner is so nice, and naturally good with animals.  I think she also offers first time discounts.  It's kind of out of my way, but I go to her regardless.  They also…

Renos Country Cafe
Neighborhood: Lakeside

13315 Highway 8 Business
El Cajon, CA 92021

Warren W. writes: When you're in a one-horse town
And tacky restaurants abound
You'll always be glad you found
Reno's Country Cafe.

The atmosphere is quaint
And will never require paint
A high-brow place this ain't
At Reno's Country Cafe.

The food they serve's so great
You'll…

Country Waffles

1248 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021

Dio L. writes: Yes, this is a chain restaurant -- and so what? The food is always CORRECTLY prepared to order, the people are all as nice as you could ever want, the menu is selection is reasonable and the cost won't empty your wallet. Just go there, already!

Faves:…

Sprout's Farmers Market

152 N. 2nd St
El Cajon, CA 92021

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Goodbye Henry's, Hello Sprout's! Why do I feel like such a hippy when I go organic?

I love going to Sprout's because they provide good quality fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish. A majority of organic items is available, so having this location…

Tijuana Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Bostonia

798 N 2nd St
El Cajon, CA 92021

anthony b. writes: Looks like TJ, tastes like heaven..(if you like Mexican food)

Panda Rice
Neighborhood: El Cajon, Bostonia

907 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Miss Josephine Z. writes: First off, despite it's strip mall location and lack of decor, all I can say is pho pho PHO PHO!!!

If you like good food, and could careless with your atmosphere, I certainly recommend this hole-in-the-wall. When you get inside and observe the menu,…

Windy City Market
Neighborhood: El Cajon, Bostonia

701 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Nathan H. writes: Beer galore!!! I haven't seen such a vast selection of fine imported beers and craft brews anywhere else, especially in the East County. They carry almost everything that a beer drinker could guzzle, desire, dream of and so on! The guys behind the…

The Lumberyard Shopping Center

937 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: The Lumberyard used to be a sleepy shopping plaza that took up many streets in Historic Downtown Encinitas. Although it's size hasn't changed, it sure has attracted some great businesses to its collection of specialty shops, restaurants and services.…

Nature's Mother

1114 N Coast Highway 101 # 10
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: Nature's Mother is a great store for all things organic when it comes to your baby's needs. They specialize in cloth diapers and will help you get your system up and running. Cloth diapers are a great way to give back. I used them when I was a baby…

Jamroc 101 Caribbean Grill

101 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

JENNIFER R. writes: Having been over on the East Coast, N.Y. CHI TOWN, & FL . I  had tasted some of the best carribbean food. Some foods i never knew exsited till i headed on out there...
Ever since i came back 2 So Cal. I been looking all over like crazy for some…

American Quick Print

948 N. Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: This place does great printing work for flyers, brochures and advertisements to name a few. The studio where I used to teach used them and they were always satisfied. The prices were reasonable as well.

The Plant Lady

1114 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: The Plant Lady seems like a funky place from the outside as many Leucadia businesses do as they all first opened in the 70's and very few have changed. But anyway this little plant shop has had several owners over the years but still manages to…

Golden Touch Cleaners

199 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92023

Sarah L. writes: In the past...I've never been totally satisfied with any certain Dry Cleaner... so I tended to drift around from one dry cleaner to the next... then I found Golden Touch. Their location is really convenient, in central Encinitas, in the Time Keeper's…

Feathers To Fur

820 Bracero Rd
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: Feathers to Fur is a pet sitting service provided by Encinitas resident Heather Lane. Heather is an insured, bonded, licensed pet care-taker who is Pet First Aid Certified. She is also a member of Pet Sitters International and has veterinary…

Yu Me Ya - Sake House

1246 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

brooke f. writes: I have a dream. I have a dream that one day there will be more places like Yu Me Ya around town. Until then, I will enjoy this little gem of a place.

Silly us to think we'd be ok without a reservation for 3 people on a Tuesday night at 7. Silly Us…

Tom Guy Management Company

320 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: Tom Guy has been doing business in Encinitas since 1976. Well-known in the community as a property manager, I 'I've rented from him on several occasions. Back in the day he used to run his business out of his house and as I recall he had an affinity…

The Sands

1624 North Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: This is the sweetest mobile home park that I have ever been to. It was recently refurbished where all of the homes were upgrades now sporting quaint cottage-style facades. I don't think any of these houses are going to be moving any time soon. If you…

Dance Church

1105 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: Dance Church is a fun way to express your spiritual self. Open to people of all faiths, their motto is: "play, explore, move, dance, meditate, be free in a sacred space."

People come here to celebrate life while dancing. You are guided part of the…

Kim's Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant

745 S Coast Hwy 101
#J 103
Encinitas, CA 92023

Peter V. writes: A bit of a mixed bag: great Vietnamese dishes, average Chinese dishes, and lousy service. The quality of the food ranges from average to outstanding, depending upon the dish you choose.

The service has been terrible on more than one occasion: slow,…

Bamboo2u and Tiki's too

1240 N Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: Great, great, great place to satisfy your bamboo cravings. From old-school 50's styles to modern reproductions and new styles, this place is amazing. You'll find furniture for the living room, bedroom, kitchen and family fun room. Anything you want…

Q.C. Szechwan

288 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92023

Brooke R. writes: *I hear that under the new management this place isn't as good.  I haven't been here recently and can't comment on this*

I'm always given the best service when I come here, plus they have really good prices.  They have booths lining the walls and…

Fur Reel Pet Grooming & Doggie Day Care

1114 N Coast Hwy 101
Ste 4
Encinitas, CA 92023

Julie G. writes: These cats are fur reel in their groovy pink grooming shop. Selling cool-kat items for your doggie and kitty-cat and Chia pets. They also do doggie day care so your cool-kat pup can have a rockin' day chillin' in the pink house. After all this is…

REI- Recreational Equipment Inc.

1590 Leucadia Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92023

Sarah L. writes: Looking to purchase (or rent) high quality Ski, Camping, Cycling, Kayaking or General Outdoors Gear?  Well, look no further because REI is where it's at! This premium store has all the nicest equipment & clothing at moderate prices. This store in…

Regent Gas Station

710 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

G J J. writes: Great little place in the midst of Old Encinitas. Great petrol prices, too.

SoCalSpaces

CA 92024

wil w. writes: http://www.SoCalSpaces... is an awesome networking website for Southern California. You can find local businesses , people and places through the site. You can also leave comments, chat and post on the message boards.

Awesome site and i'll definately…

Aesthetyx

466 N Coast Hwy 101
Ste 5
Leucadia, CA 92024

Sam C. writes: Very unique gem located in central Leucadia, CA. The location is amazing in the middle of scenic Highway 101. Take my advice and take the day to cruise down the strip to visit the store and the other great stores near it. It is easily the best…

Grounded Garden Shop

25 East E Street
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Grounded is the mod approach to home decor with an emphasis on garden items and consultation and design. The style is fresh and invigorating. The shop started out just selling garden items with a flair and modern custom garden designscapes. They…

Wild Bird Center

1283 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: The Wild Bird Center of Encinitas is an exotic place where you can learn about natural bird habitats within your community. Dedicated to preserving local sanctuaries and creating them in your own backyard, this center has all the tools you'll need to…

Cal Pacific Orchid Farm

1122 Orpheus Ave
Leucadia, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Cal Pacific is a hidden sanctuary of sorts. Its two acres of  greenhouses, filled with exotic orchids from around the world is breathtaking. Unless you have a passion for orchids you most likely would not come across this place in your everyday…

Crowe Dean DVM

119 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Dean Crowe is one of the original Encinitas Vets. He has a modest office right next to Trader Joes off of El Camino Real. He knows his stuff very well. Moderately priced and always great service. A down to earth Vet with great assistants as well as…

The M Collection

466 N Coast Hwy. 101
Sutie 8
Leucadia, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: The M Collection is another fabulous shop in the Gold Coast mini mall on Hwy. 101 in the Leucadia section of Encinitas. They sell really great boutique style clothes for women and men as well as jewelry from local and LA designers. The selections are…

Potato Shack Cafe

120 West I Street
Encinitas, CA 92024

Robert D. writes: Really 3 1/2 stars. Good breakfast. Considering the name, it's interesting that the only thing I usually leave on my plate is the potatoes. The salsa is very good and the basic breakfast is very good, but not as good as Honey's or Pipe's -- which are…

Encinitas Car Wash

293 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Ryan V. writes: This place is great, and I'm pretty damn sure you can't beat the price. For less than $10 they give you a solid full wash, including a vacuum and wipe down inside ... For the excellent service I got from Encinitas Car Wash, I used to have to pay…