Leucadia, Encinitas, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leucadia
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Neighborhood of Encinitas
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Beacon's Beach
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| 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
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
Leucadia is a cool beach community located in the city of Encinitas, California. It's famous for its somewhat hidden beaches, which are a big part of the surf culture in Southern California. People often call it "Leucadia" for short.
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History of Leucadia
The name Leucadia comes from the Greek island of Lefkada. This island is one of the Ionian Islands in Greece.
Long ago, a company from San Diego helped develop Leucadia. They gave many of its streets Roman-Greco names. Some examples include Hymettus, Neptune, Phoebe, and Daphne. Leucadia became part of the city of Encinitas in 1986.
Geography and Beaches
Leucadia is right next to the Pacific Ocean. The community sits on a series of high cliffs called bluffs. These bluffs run along most of the coastline in this part of San Diego County.
The beaches in Leucadia are below these tall cliffs. This makes them feel more private and hidden compared to other busy beaches.
Local Businesses and Economy
In 2003, the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association was created. This group helps make the main street area of Leucadia a better place for businesses and the community.
Many cool businesses are in Leucadia. Pannikin Coffee & Tea is a well-known spot. Haggo's Organic Taco was even shown on the TV show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Juanitas Taco Shop and Corner Pizza are also local favorites. Shatto & Sons has been in Leucadia since 1975. It's a custom t-shirt shop famous for its "Keep Leucadia Funky" shirts.
Images for kids
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Rancho Agua Hedionda was granted to Juan María Marrón in 1842.
See also
In Spanish: Leucadia (Estados Unidos) para niños
