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The Good Life, If You Know Where to Look.

Photo of Encinitas Architect Alec Petros in his studio. Find more about his personal approach to architecture and design here.

A peach-colored bicycle with a wicker basket parked against a wooden railing overlooking a calm body of water on a cloudy day.

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Sliced fish fillets garnished with red chili slices, herbs, and edible flowers in a creamy sauce

No DISHES

Dinner out with CBar, Valentino, Breakers and more

A woman standing with her back against a white wall outdoors, wearing sunglasses, a white sleeveless top, white wide-leg pants, a brown belt, and open-toe sandals, with a palm tree and part of a house in the background.

Rolodex

An Encinitas Art’s Comissioner, a psychedelics integration coach/creative director, a GC and a personal recipe coach. Meet your neighbors.

A woman sitting on a folding chair at an outdoor fruit stand, holding a popsicle in her right hand, with rows of oranges behind her.
A two-story white house with a red tile roof, small balconies on the second floor, and surrounded by palm trees. The house has a black arched door and is enclosed by a white wall with an arched entrance.

Buying a House in North County

When you buy here it’s choosing a place where your life doesn’t feel separate from your environment. We talked with 3 experts in town to help you transition into paradise.

Close-up of cooked pork chops with seasoning, grilling on a barbecue or oven. The meat has a browned, slightly charred surface with some black pepper visible.

Recipe Cards

Using locally grown produce (or at least we try) we’re inviting chefs to cook up meals for us and hand over the recipe. IN this case I had Chef Jarle Saupstad cook in my rental kitchen and backyard with Fox Point Farms produce and the results are pants pushing.

Entertaining: serving up ice cold creamy popsicles from Just Peachy

Silhouettes of two people running by the beach during sunset with waves in the background.

Business Highlight: Running for a cause anytime you want with “I Run For Movement.

Beau Jest

Theater Review

You don’t need to be Jewish to enjoy the deeply human sport of trying not to disappoint your parents.

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Playbill for the theatrical production 'Beau Jest' by James Sherman, running from April 22 to May 17, 2026 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, with a photo of saltines, a red rose, a ring in a red box, and a stethoscope on top.

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Crosswalk at a busy intersection with people walking, traffic lights, street signs for D Street and Encinitas, palm trees, and storefronts in the background on a sunny day.

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this week in photos

Two women stand at an open cafe entrance, looking at a menu together and smiling, with outdoor seating, trees, and parked cars in the background.

Matching vibes at Coffee Coffee April 30th

Crowd of people at an outdoor evening event with string lights, some holding drinks, inside a venue with green wooden walls and a roof.

This inside of Breakers at the Surprise Iration Album drop party April 30th

A woman with long red hair sitting outdoors with a group of people, holding a phone and a sheet of paper, possibly during a garden workshop or class.

Radha Cummings at Mia McCarville’s Tomato and Veggie talk Andersens La Costa Nursery April 29th

Classifieds

Writers needed for LOCALS content. Looking for Wellness, Cultural and Surf focused writers in North County. Please submit references and work samples to Editor@thelocals.club

Calling all artists: painters, photographers, digital masters of graphic arts, sculptures, dancers, and singers, composers, and whatever else is out there meant to communicate something we would love to feature you, not only online but in upcoming shows and pops up. Holler! email here

Need someone to restore or repair a 1982 Jeep Wrangler that isn’t running at present. email

Hiring? Had a baby? Have good news? Need a roommate? Missed connection?

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Saw you at hamburger hut and can’t believe I didn’t have the balls to ask you out. Red shorts. Come back.

For Free: Abuela in law. Cooks, never is on time, drinks A LOT. Available for pick up immediately. Email KK

Less swiping and more vibing, Singles Night at Hamburger hut May 21st 6pm to close. RSVP here.

Bump Coffee now hiring: flexible schedules, free meals, 401K, Fun workplace. Send resume to hello@bumpcoffee.co

LOOKING FOR NEW FURMATES

A person holding a small puppy with gray and tan fur and striking blue eyes.

Lily

Lily is a playful puppy of about 10 weeks old. She’s too cute to be caged so if you’re looking for a walk/cuddle partner with kid energy come on down!

10 week old female found on this page, scroll down to find her and tons of other pups.

A cute dog with a friendly expression standing outdoors on green grass with pink flowering bushes in the background. The dog has a white and brown coat, one ear upright, and is panting with its tongue out, attached to a blue leash.

Perfect chill dog - Mini

Meet Mini, a sophisticated gal who is officially ready to trade in the fast lane for a life of leisure and luxury. This distinguished lady has mastered the art of the retirement lifestyle and is looking for a partner to share in the quiet joys of a life well-lived.

11 years old, female, pick up Oceanside Campus $165 adoption

Black cat with green eyes in front of a cat tree with a beige platform in a room with light-colored tiled walls.

Muffy

Meet Muffy, a gentle senior lady with a soft heart and a lot of love to give. She can be a little nervous at first but give her some time and don’t be so loud and she’ll be the most amazing cat lady of all time.

10 year old female, currently in foster, fill out adoption form here

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Street view of a white building with a sign that reads 'Valentina', outdoor seating with small tables and chairs, potted plants, and passing cars.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A person wearing a green cap working on a woodworking project at a cluttered workbench inside a workshop, with sunlight coming through a window and greenery visible outside.
A painting with a peach background featuring two large circles, one blue and one yellow, overlapping slightly.
Woman smiling and holding a bouquet of pink, red, and white flowers at a lively indoor party or bar, with other people in the background and colorful hanging lights.
A promotional poster for a comedy event presented by Breakers, featuring the text 'Comedy Night' with stylized design elements, scheduled for May 20th.
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That we find interesting and might go to

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Products we found and love

A multi-color patterned outdoor chair with cup holder, with smaller images of four similar chairs in different colors in the background.

Saw a dude sitting in this at Beacons Beach. Unfortunately it’s sold out everywhere BUT Amazon (last resort site). But here it tis. Just bought my husband this. It’s so great. -summer

A blue and white speckled ceramic mug with a handle, against a white background.
Guess Who? card game box featuring National Parks theme with cards depicting a desert tortoise, plains bison, and great horned owl.

I need a mug to keep in my car that withstand toddlers and turbulence. Found at Shout & About in Encinitas although you can purchase online here or in person.

Because every beach van, classic car, or at home pantry needs a family friendly card game. And let me be clear. A group of tipsy adults are the most competitive guess who game I’ve ever seen. Find here. Was a gift from a friend in Leucadia who works here!

A beige notepad with the words 'Welcome to: To do list' written on it, along with sections for 'Prize for line:' and 'Prize for bingo:'. The notepad features decorative swirling fonts and is positioned on a light wooden surface.

I saw this at Threadspun in Leucadia and my first thought was: I’m going to hand a sheet out to my girlfriends and we’re going to write down things we do for ourselves and then lets see who wins first. Find here or just walk in and grab it (I mean pay for it but yes it’s in store.)

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Write In -

Using this prompt write a short story or essay. Selected submissions will be featured by May 15th.

There was a tree…..

Important to note that this prompt came from writer and, apparently my friends cousin, Anne Lamott.

A beach scene with people relaxing on the sand and playing near the water, mountains in the background, and a white paper with handwritten text and a paperclip attached to the top in the foreground.

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Two women with electric bicycles outdoors on a sunny day, with the Bluejay logo in the center. The woman on the left is near the water, and the woman on the right is on a dirt path surrounded by greenery.

Speaking of Reading

Because analogue is becoming cool again, here’s my recs on books and magazines before summer.

Cover of the book 'Bird by Bird' by Anne Lamott, marking its 25th anniversary edition. The cover features an illustration of a bird with a green branch in its beak.

Anne Lamott was just here giving a talk (with her husband Neal)at Balboa Theater and honestly I had no idea she was that funny. Reading this for the first time with her voice in my head. The least boring book about writing on earth. Find here.

Book cover for 'The Son' by Philipp Meyer featuring a black-and-white image of a man in period clothing with a wide-brimmed hat and beard, holding a pistol.

My husband and I listened to this on a two day road trip through Baja before we had kids and it was GRIPPING. We’d often sit in the car longer to finish a chapter. A multigenerational cowboy coming of age novel that you’ll loose sleep over. Find here first.

A person holding a book titled 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being', with a circle graphic on the cover, on a wooden table with a rug with black and white geometric pattern in the background.
Book cover titled 'Green Fire' by Francis Mallmann featuring a person outdoors near a fire with a metal greenhouse structure filled with vegetables and grapes, sunset background.

When you’re ready to conquer, you need a boost not just creatively but to jumpstart your intuition and motivation and all the things that come with building something that has vision, pick this book up. Life changing. Find here first.

Reading comes in all forms and reading about Francis Mallmann’s approach to life while learning how to cook is honestly super sexy. I picked it up used but find here. AND you’re not killing animals over this one, just trees.

Book cover for 'Demon Copperhead' by Barbara Kingsolver, featuring illustrations of a snake, eagle, flowers, and a landscape.

When a friend texts you after 10pm to recommend a book then it’s obviously good. Thank you Jess Mazza. I’ll be picking this up from Warwicks this weekend. All the reviews online and insane so stay tuned. Or buy from here maybe.

What’s Coming Up

Below you will find upcoming works and articles. Yes it’s quite unconventional but again the point of this site is to connect and participate. To contribute or drop hot tips email the editor.

Plate with two eggs sunny side up, black beans, salsa, and a sprig of dill.

Farm to Table - No really we are taking you to the farms and showing you what it looks like on your table

How are people living or working in our community?

People at the beach with a large umbrella, a woman in a bikini with a big straw hat, a white towel on the sand, and some personal items like a basket and shoes. The beach has white sand, shells, and rocks.

How to lowkey pack for the beach

Gear, swag, and outfits for beach outtings.
A white vintage camper van parked on the street, with palm trees and residential houses in the background under a clear blue sky.

The new Second Home

Vans - all you need to know, where to go to build and fix them and inside some locals "2nd homes".
A man with light hair, seen from behind, standing in water wearing striped swim trunks, holding a fishing rod, with a lakeside town and mountains in the background.

Getting Summer Bod Ready

Inside the houses of LOCALS

COMING SOON. This future feature will tour the lives of LOCALS. To participate please email Summer.

A brick wall with a window, climbing plants on the wall, and a black metal fence in the foreground.
Outdoor bathtub surrounded by tropical plants with a small wooden stool holding lit candles, bamboo walkway, and palm trees in the background.
Modern multi-story house on a hillside with large glass windows and balconies, surrounded by lush plants and flowers, under a partly cloudy sky.
View of a street with cars and pedestrians, a white building with a garden in front, and the ocean in the background under a cloudy sky.
Two people sitting on a couch with a cat, surrounded by art and decorative objects in a cozy room.

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