An Encinitas State of Mind: A profile of the city by Thomas K. Arnold, published in San Diego Magazine.
Quail Botanical Gardens: Features rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden. Information about visiting, volunteering, children's and adult events and classes.
The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy: A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and enhancing the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Description and history of the lagoon, slideshows, events listing, news, and membership and contact information.