Leucadia, Encinitas, California
Neighborhood of Encinitas in San Diego, California, United States
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Leucadia is a beach community in the coastal city of Encinitas, California. It is known for its relatively secluded beaches in Southern California surf culture.[1][2]
Leucadia | |
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Neighborhood of Encinitas | |
Beacon's Beach | |
 Interactive map of Leucadia | |
| Coordinates: 33°04′05″N 117°18′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| City | Encinitas |
| Founded | circa 1870 |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 92024 |
| Area codes | 442/760 |
History
The name Leucadia is of Greek origin as its namesake, Lefkada (Leucada), is one of the Ionian Islands.[3] Early in the community's history, a development company based in San Diego gave Leucadia and its streets their Greco-Roman names, which include Hymettus, Neptune, Phoebe, and Daphne.[4] The community of Leucadia became part of the city of Encinitas when it incorporated in 1986.[5]
Geography
Leucadia faces the Pacific Ocean. The community is set on a series of bluffs that stretch along much of the length of the North County coastline, a region of San Diego County. Its beaches are located below steep vertical cliffs lending them a relative seclusion.[6]
Economy
In 2003, the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association was created to enhance the economic and civic vitality of Leucadia's Historic North Coast Highway 101 corridor.[7] Notable businesses include Pannikin Coffee & Tea,[8] Haggo's Organic Taco, featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives television show,[9] local-favorite Juanitas Taco Shop, Corner Pizza, in addition to Shatto & Sons—which has been in Leucadia since 1975, a custom t-shirt shop known for their "Keep Leucadia Funky" t-shirts.[10][11]
