Villa Nel Cielo Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Be inspired and replenished. Vacation Bliss!
Swim. Body surf. Boogie board. Volleyball.
Check tides for a great low-tide walk. Playground. Lifeguards.
Public bathrooms. Snack shack.
Short 3+ mile drive from Villa.
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Moonlight
400 B StSwim. Body surf. Boogie board. Volleyball.
Check tides for a great low-tide walk. Playground. Lifeguards.
Public bathrooms. Snack shack.
Short 3+ mile drive from Villa.
East end of lagoon is viewed from Villa. Trail heads access easy nature walks. Informative Center is excellent for families. Bring binoculars and cameras for the sea birds. Love the Egrets!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Elijo Lagoon
2710 Manchester AveEast end of lagoon is viewed from Villa. Trail heads access easy nature walks. Informative Center is excellent for families. Bring binoculars and cameras for the sea birds. Love the Egrets!
Famous seal beach and tide pools. Walking. La Jolla Cove dining and art galleries too!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscinas de marea de La Jolla
303 Coast BlvdFamous seal beach and tide pools. Walking. La Jolla Cove dining and art galleries too!
Local garden and tours. Wedding venue.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrLocal garden and tours. Wedding venue.
Restaurant Row in Cardiff by the Sea. Good local vibe.
(No bathrooms)
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardiff State Beach
Restaurant Row in Cardiff by the Sea. Good local vibe.
(No bathrooms)
Lake Hodges
Hiking
Swami's Beach
Famous surfing beach and gardens.
World famous zoo and botanical gardens.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous zoo and botanical gardens.
Shopping
Local artists and designers. Is there room in the suitcase?
Nordstrom. Pottery Barn. Cafes. Speciality shops .. Name brand shops and restaurants.
381 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrNordstrom. Pottery Barn. Cafes. Speciality shops .. Name brand shops and restaurants.
Thrive Interiors & Design
282 N El Camino RealLocal owner and great vibe! Interior design and textiles.
Boardwalk Solana Beach Shopping Center
CoCo Rose - Beach and Resort Wear
1555 Camino Del MarBeach and resort wear at Del Mar Plaza
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteEssentials
Natural choices. Quality and Convenient. Easy!
Gourmet market and wine shop. Deli. Great place to buy meats and fish to grill at the Villa. Walking distance.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harvest Ranch Markets - Encinitas
162 S Rancho Santa Fe RdGourmet market and wine shop. Deli. Great place to buy meats and fish to grill at the Villa. Walking distance.
Our go-to grocery store. Specialty meals, snacks, picnic eats, and wine. Easy on the wallet.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdOur go-to grocery store. Specialty meals, snacks, picnic eats, and wine. Easy on the wallet.
Fresh market with natural choices. Sushi Bar. Deli.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
2618 El Camino RealFresh market with natural choices. Sushi Bar. Deli.
If you need a prescription, sunscreen or toiletries you forgot to pack .. easy in and out on way to beach.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
1631 S Melrose DrIf you need a prescription, sunscreen or toiletries you forgot to pack .. easy in and out on way to beach.
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego excitement. Great times beckon!
Luxury reserved seating with food and drinks. Both La Costa and Del Mar are 10-15 minute drive from Villa.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino RealLuxury reserved seating with food and drinks. Both La Costa and Del Mar are 10-15 minute drive from Villa.
Seasonal Fair. Family Fun! Year round concerts and events.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Seasonal Fair. Family Fun! Year round concerts and events.
World-class thoroughbred racing. Reserve a table in Club House for a great experience.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdWorld-class thoroughbred racing. Reserve a table in Club House for a great experience.
Compass Balloons
1969 Villa Cardiff DrSunset launches a block from Villa.
Spectacular Park with marine shows, education and rides for the family. Summer fireworks. Conservation efforts.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World DriveSpectacular Park with marine shows, education and rides for the family. Summer fireworks. Conservation efforts.
Safari locally in the terrain of wild animals representing their natural environment.
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSafari locally in the terrain of wild animals representing their natural environment.
Arts & Culture
Encinitas Library
540 Cornish DrLocal library with ocean views.
Parque Balboa
Museums, theater, gardens. Historic.
Sightseeing
Convenient and close. Ride a double-decker Coaster with full ocean views downtown.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas Station
25 E D StConvenient and close. Ride a double-decker Coaster with full ocean views downtown.
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros AveAmtrak Station
Health & Fitness
Local Gym with racquet ball courts, basket ball courts and pool
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LA Fitness
201 S El Camino RealLocal Gym with racquet ball courts, basket ball courts and pool
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar RdGolf course and Spa
Local public golf course with ocean views.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
1275 Quail Gardens DrLocal public golf course with ocean views.