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ENCINITAS: Historical Society hosts downtown walking tour Aug. 19

August 10, 2023
The Encinitas Historical Society offers a free educational downtown walking tour on Saturday, Aug. 19 starting at 10 a.m.
Classrooms and offices at the former Pacific View Elementary School in Encinitas, pictured in early 2023, are gutted in preparation for renovation as an arts center. (Courtesy photo by Tony Kranz)

Back in session: Work underway at Pacific View arts site in Encinitas

Charlene Pulsonetti March 10, 2023
After years of meetings, advocacy and planning, the former Pacific View Elementary School in Encinitas is on the way to becoming a center of activity again, now as an arts space.
Eileen Burke, owner of Queen Eileen’s Gift Baskets in downtown Encinitas, shows off a 1950s-era mural uncovered in her shop during remodeling in February. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas gift shop unwraps historical surprise behind wall

Julia Shapero March 31, 2021
Queen Eileen’s Gift Baskets, which has been open for more than 30 years in downtown Encinitas, reopened March 13 with a Coca-Cola-themed celebration in honor of a circa 1950s-era sign that was uncovered during remodeling work.
The Encinitas Boat Houses, pictured Aug. 23, are on track to be included on the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

National historic status on horizon for Encinitas Boat Houses

Julia Shapero August 23, 2019
The Encinitas Boat Houses, the most photographed buildings in the city, are on their way to earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places following a vote by the State Historical Resources Commission.
Summertime family surfing. (Photo by Filios Sazeides, Unsplash)

Cool on the Coast: Celebrate summer’s start with these June events

Michele Leivas June 22, 2018
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Escondido and the region.
San Elijo Lagoon butterfly. (Photo courtesy of San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy)

Cool on the Coast: ‘Faire’ amount of events this April

North Coast Current April 19, 2018
Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Solana Beach and the region.
A mosaic at the Pacific View School site in Encinitas. (NCC file photo by Scott Allison)

ENCINITAS: Community party June 11 at Pacific View school site

June 8, 2017

ENCINITAS — The public is invited to enjoy free food and music while celebrating and exploring ongoing renovations at the former Pacific View School site during a Block Party on June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m....

Alumni and Supporters of Pacific View School Invited to Community Celebration

Alumni and Supporters of Pacific View School Invited to Community Celebration

OsideNews May 17, 2017

Encinitas CA— The Encinitas Historical Society (EHS), along with the Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance (EACEA), is planning the first-ever gathering of all those who attended, taught or worked...

Walking Tour of Historic Encinitas Set for May 20

Walking Tour of Historic Encinitas Set for May 20

OsideNews May 10, 2017

Encinitas CA—The Encinitas Historical Society will hold a free walking tour of Historic Encinitas on Saturday, May 20. The tour, which is led by an Encinitas Historical Society volunteer, begins at 10:00...

Encinitas Historical Society Kicks Off the Heritage Tree Fundraising Campaign

Encinitas Historical Society Kicks Off the Heritage Tree Fundraising Campaign

OsideNews April 2, 2017

Encinitas CA— The Encinitas Historical Society (EHS) is starting its campaign to raise funds for the much-needed undergrounding of electrical lines leading to the Encinitas Heritage Tree at 406 4th Street. “For...

Encinitas Historical Society launches Heritage Tree fundraising drive

North Coast Current March 31, 2017
The Encinitas Historical Society has launched a fundraising effort to install underground power lines to the Encinitas Heritage Tree, which is lit every holiday season.
Walking Tour of Historic Encinitas Set for February 18

Walking Tour of Historic Encinitas Set for February 18

OsideNews February 11, 2017

Encinitas CA— The Encinitas Historical Society will hold a free walking tour of Historic Encinitas on Saturday, February 18. The tour, which is led by a volunteer docent, begins at the 1883 Schoolhouse...

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