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Ballfields and multi-purpose fields with restrooms and a parking lot. Good for team parties and sports gatherings. There's no playground and no alcohol.
A central downtown park near Moonlight Beach, with a creek, playground, gazebo, and tennis and basketball courts. It works well for small family picnics and kids' parties.
The City's big multi-use park, with a dog park, skatepark, playground, picnic areas and sports fields. It's one of the easiest places in Encinitas to get a permit for a birthday party or picnic.
Cardiff's classic neighborhood park, with a playground, picnic areas, restrooms, and tennis, basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts. No alcohol is allowed.
A synthetic-turf soccer field and a baseball field, plus a playground, picnic area and restrooms next to a trailhead. It's a good fit for a sports-themed kids' party.
Encinitas' flagship family beach, with year-round lifeguards, restrooms, showers, a playground, fire rings, volleyball, a snack concession and free parking. It's the only City beach where you can get a permit for a birthday party.
A neighborhood park next to the Encinitas Community & Senior Center, with a playground, picnic areas, restrooms, and bocce and horseshoe courts. Handy if you want an indoor room as a backup next door.
Lighted ballfields and multi-purpose fields with restrooms and a parking lot. Permitted events can run until 11pm. There's no playground and no alcohol.
A blufftop state campground above a long beach in Cardiff, with day-use parking, restrooms, showers, picnic areas and a camp store and restaurant. Big groups need a State Parks event permit.
Historic meeting hall owned by the nonprofit Olivenhain Town Council. Members, or renters sponsored by a member, can rent it very cheaply for social events. It comes with strict rules: no amplified sound, no dancing inside, and no cooking in any building.
A popular surf beach with paid parking, restrooms and outdoor showers. It's one of the few Encinitas beaches where leashed dogs are allowed, and groups over 25 need a State Parks event permit.
A 979-acre lagoon reserve with 7 miles of easy trails, a LEED Platinum nature center with kid-friendly exhibits, and a rentable balcony and meeting room. A good pick for a nature-themed party or family hike.
A 39,000 sq ft City center with meeting and activity rooms, a dance room, a 5,000 sq ft banquet hall with kitchen, and an 8,000 sq ft gym and stage. It's the best rain-proof option for an indoor kids' party.
An ocean-view hall in the Encinitas Library with a stage, a Steinway B grand piano, a catering kitchen and a terrace. It's aimed at cultural, arts and academic events, so ask before planning a kids' party here.
Nonprofit farm that hosts Sunday kids' parties in its outdoor play and learning spaces. Higher tiers add farm activities led by its educators. It also rents farm venues for adult parties and showers, with an on-site pizza-oven option.
A 2-hour weekend party for 15 skaters at the YMCA's Encinitas skate park, with a host and gift bags. The Ecke YMCA's gymnastics and lagoon swim parties are held at its Carlsbad sites, not in Encinitas.
Small art studio in a beach bungalow that hosts private, themed art parties for kids through adults. It has an indoor/outdoor studio and a covered patio lounge.
Botanic garden that rents several garden venues for weddings, parties, showers and corporate events. It publishes no kids' party package, but families can picnic on the grounds with regular admission.
Private 90-minute karate party with games, obstacle courses and a board-break for the birthday child. A 2-hour Saturday-night party with laser tag is offered for ages 8-12.
Racket and paddle club that hosts private parties, fundraisers and corporate events on Saturdays from 2 PM. Courts can also be rented by the hour.
Elks lodge banquet room seating up to 120, with a dance floor, stage, AV and access to a kitchen and bar. Pricing is by request.
Hilltop golf clubhouse with ocean and sunset views and a patio with a stone fireplace. It hosts catered banquets, parties and weddings for up to 100 guests.
Oceanfront Cardiff restaurant with upstairs and downstairs patios for private parties of about 20 to 200. It lists birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate events.
Nonprofit local-history museum on a historic ranch site that rents its grounds for weddings, celebrations, birthday parties and corporate events. Pricing is by inquiry only.
Pottery studio on Hwy 101 that closes its booking calendar for private parties and workshops. Packages and prices are sent by email only.
Beach-area restaurant and bar with a garden patio, a private Oak Room and full buyouts for up to 450. Group menus are custom, and pricing comes through a request form.
Martial arts school that runs parties of about 2 hours with a lesson, games, cake and gift opening. Pricing is by request.