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The history of the Olivenhain area dates back several hundred years. It was once home to three Native American cultures until a group of 25 original family settlers started a colony in 1884. The gradual decline of farming activity during the 1950s combined with the importation of water to Southern California slowly transformed the Olivenhain area into it present residential status.

The city of Encinitas is situated along six miles of scenic coastline just 25 miles north of downtown San Diego. Encinitas is a charming community of some 60,000 full-time residents. The city was incorporated in 1986, drawing together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia.

Thanks to its fertile soil and mild climate, Encinitas has emerged as “The Flower Capital of the World.” The annual Encinitas Flower Show has been held continually since 1923 and one of the oldest and most popular on the West Coast. Encinitas' diverse cultures, beautiful beaches and championship surfing make it a vacationers paradise. A drive along the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway reveals many charming bed & breakfasts, magnificent restaurants and beautiful campgrounds. Escondido is also home to the California Center for the Arts.

Encinitas offers a wide range of adventurous activities for active person. Walk through the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and a haven for more than 300 species of birds. Enjoy the fun of surfing, swimming, fishing, cycling, camping, hiking, ocean kayaking and sunbathing in Encinitas. Championship golf at the Encinitas Ranch Resort offers golfers a wonderful mix of challenge and excitement along with scenic ocean views. There are 12 golf courses in the city and more than 50 other courses are within a short drive.

Historic downtown Encinitas offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cultural activities and historic buildings including the vintage La Paloma Theatre, built in 1928. Antique galleries and quaint coffee houses line the coast through Leucadia, Encinitas and Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Quail Botanical Gardens, the only botanical garden in San Diego County, has one of the world's most diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60-foot waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo.

Of course, all of Southern California’s world-famous attractions are within a short drive including the San Diego Zoo, Disneyland, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, the Lawrence Welk Resort and much, much more.