This review is for the 'Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour' which is hosted by the San…read moreDieguito Art Guild/Off Track Gallery. I hope this review helps someone who is thinking about doing the tour. My mom and I enjoyed a wonderful day out touring 8 home gardens in the Encinitas area (2026). (A couple of the homes were in Carlsbad and one was in Olivenheim, the remainder were in Encinitas). I purchased the tickets on-line prior to the tour and showed the e-mail at the first house stop, where we received a color printed booklet that would be our ticket for the remainder of the tour. The booklet had a description and photo of each house, along with ads for the artists. You also have the option to pick up your booklet at the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas. The drive between some houses was a couple of minutes, and as much as about 8 minutes for others. This is where your GPS comes in handy! You can follow the order suggested in the booklet. I had studied the map before arrival and slightly adjusted the order for our convenience. Curb parking was always easy. Many of the houses featured pools. Some had art studios. One had chickens and goats. Another had some garden art and a photo opportunity. Some had views to die for. All of them featured a variety of plants, trees, flowers, succulents, cacti, shrubs, along with art vendors selling their wares and a table of finger foods. The variety of art ranged from jewelry, paintings and ceramics to mosaics, photography and fabric arts. Prices started at about $10 and went up into the hundreds and everything in between. All the talented vendors were very friendly and welcoming, although we felt bad when we walked away without buying something. We also met a couple of the house owners who were interesting to talk to. The complimentary food included fruit, crackers and cheese, cookies, cake, chips, hummus, water, lemonade and more. It was lovely to graze the food and sit for a bit and enjoy the surroundings. The home gardens were open between 10am and 4pm. We started at 10am and finished about 3:15pm. This included one house that permitted us to also see the interior, which was a pleasant surprise. We also stopped at a local grocery store to use the restroom as only one home had an available restroom for use. I highly recommend this tour if you get a chance. It's a unique way to spend Mother's Day weekend and you may see parts of San Diego that you've never seen before. It was definitely an eye opener to 'How the other half live'! You do quite a bit of walking and 'in and out of the car', so by the end you're quite tired, but my 78 year old mom did it! Be sure to wear comfy shoes and sun protection. Some areas of the gardens do offer shade, but not all. The photos attached are from the 2026 tour. I understand the homes change each year. We hope to visit the Off Track Gallery at a later date as it was closed by the time we got there after the tour, but we could see wonderful creations through the window. Helpful?

What a fun art gallery to visit every now & then. The artists are all local folks and there are…read moreabout 100 of them. All of the workers are artists who volunteer their time. They are all very friendly & helpful. A wide variation of goodies here. Lots of different jewelry Watercolors,paintings, nice cards...Nice spot to find a gift. Located in the back of the Lumberyard mall in Encinitas.

All art viewing & sales & are along PCH. Easy access…read more Difficult parking. Bike valet on north end. Fun activities for 7 & under. If you start at Leucadia Farmers market Walk under the bridge, you will be starting at a popular spot. Jewelry vendors, pottery, all kinds of art! Bring your measurements!

There is nothing not to like about the art walk. When it first started the offerings were sparce…read more Now there is something for everyone. Some of the art I loved and some ... well I've seen in Old Folks homes. To each their own. But there was some pretty impressive artists and I can't draw to save my life so who am I to say anything negative. The entertainment was a lot better this year and they expanded the beer gardens to allow more people to hang. Also better selection of beer. Lost Abby? Yay. And they didn't price gouge you like some fairs tend to do. The entire vibe was loose and cool. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon in Leucadia.

I was looking for a gift shop with a little more authenticity than just having typical city-themed…read moremagnets and such, and the name "Art N Soul" seemed to be exactly what I wanted! I was sold after previewing a few of the photos on the website- handmade candles, trinket bowls made with CA sand, and beautiful jewelry. The shop had everything I had seen online and so much more! Friendly service, high-quality items, and a great variety. Beautiful vibes! And now that I've read more about their mission of supporting local artists and non-profits, I love them even more

I finally got to check this amazing store out...they have interesting hours...very Encinitas of…read morethem! They support local artists and really care about supporting the local art scene so when you walking down 101, make sure you stop in here! The owner, Cindy, is a fascinating, wonderful woman. It took me three tries to get to the store but when I got there and she was about to close, she stayed longer to make sure I could check out the entire store. They have everything from jewelry to photography to canvases and clothing. Anything you can think of, you should check it out! I really loved this place and would definitely bring my friends and families there!

Cute good quality good price crystals store is a good vibe it's filled with hoho themed cute…read morejewelry too and clothes

I loved this store but a little feedback - when someone brings up the cards with the stones, they…read moreare wanting to take the cards home. That's why there are stacks of them next to the stone they are about.... Not only did I remind them that the cards went with my order, they still somehow didn't make it into my bag.

Michael Seewald is beyond talented and meets you where you are at! He is a photographer, artist,…read moreenthusiast, teacher, mentor, and leader! The Michael Seewald Galleries = Legacy

This gallery is really great. Tasteful art. Knowledgable staff. I highly recommend. Check out the…read moremidnight Los Angeles panoramic by Nicholas MacConnell. Best view of LA I have seen.

Very cute gift shop with representation of many local artists and nicely displayed items. I found…read morethis place just by coincidence as was having coffee at the charming coffee shop right in the corner (I was not very familiar with this corner of Encinitas). I found several earrings that were very nice and the painting in the walls are my style. Also the rug that welcomes you to the store is super nice and I could not resist to take a picture of it. However, could not find that special item to buy yesterday. I guess I need more visits, but so far pretty cool store.

Proprietor Debra Skinner opened this lovely little flavor about three months ago. Varying from…read morepost modern fashion sketches, to african jewelry tied to philanthropy - this is definitely a store just to stop in and see what they've got this weekend. Stopped in on my way to The Den, and was warmly greeted by Debra. Good luck with the business!!

Gallop don't walk over! This is a beautiful space with everything you need to begin or deepen your…read morepractice. This space is hosted by supportive and knowledgeable staff and filled with artistic, creative and amazing people. Beautiful beautiful beautiful space and connected to an even more beautiful coffee shop. So lucky to have found this place. Try something new and try this space!

Everyone I've met at the studio, staff and members, has been so kind. And the staff is very…read moreknowledgable, helpful, and encouraging. The space is generously sized. They regularly put together workshops and demos that sound really neat - going to attend one nine days from now. 10 wheels and clay, use of tools, glazes, and help and guidance are included in a membership. Going to the studio 2-3 times per week quickly became my favorite activity. I'm still grappling with basic skills and trying to build sense memory but (most of the time) that doesn't get to me. I tried wheel throwing for the first time on my birthday this year and I was amazed at how quickly the time went by and how much I enjoyed the concentration involved and at the encouragement of a very kind woman who owns another studio (Old Poway Pottery), signed up at Maek - Encinitas and I am so glad she made the recommendation. PS the cold brew draft latte at the attached coffee shop is SO delicious - highly recommend trying it out when you tour the studio!

Jackson Finn has wonderful art and is super fantastic to work with. Jackson helped us with a…read morepurchase of 2 custom sized abstract pieces on aluminum. We need to two pieces that could work together in our space and had specific needs on sizing. Jackson mocked up some options for us and made a great suggested pairing. Ordering and pick up was turn key and the pieces went into place today. We love them. Thanks Jackson! Great talent and professionalism.

My wife and I commissioned Jackson Finn to do a couple of oil paintings recently. The product we…read morereceived was more than we could have expected. The experience was wonderful and the personalized work that he did on our paintings made them extra special to us. We have multiple pieces of his work and recommend him if you have an eye for ocean art.

I have seen work from artists featured in this gallery. They do not sell their work for what Santos…read moreFine Art Galleries is charging. Galleries usually charge 50% commission, but it looks like this gallery doubles the price of the art to take advantage of our beach community, while still paying the artist a fair wage. I love art, and I am all for establishing some other form of alternative exhibit space that does not involve opportunistic vultures as handlers. It's too bad artists have to turn to a place like this for exposure. Shame on you Santos, soon to be featured on The Turko Files.

I've really enjoyed looking at art here. I especially love the "beans" t-shirts/sweatshirts. Super…read moregood customer service too! First time I went, there was free wine offered to everyone. The art here is really interesting and very unique and is definitely a place to check out to any art lover. :)

A friend of mine was showing her art here and I came for the reception. It is back in the original…read morelocation from the last time I was here. It's a cute little spot. They have a lot of different art in various mediums. There were several pieces I was drawn to and most are for sale. I wish I had more wall space. They had a table with small bites and red or white wine. They announced the winners and handed out prizes. It was a nice event. Congratulations to the winners.

Today was my first visit to the North Coastal Art Gallery and I was very impressed. Not only is it…read morea free gallery, many of the pieces are for sale and fairly priced -- especially for their level of skill. When I walked into the space, the man working greeted me quickly and said I could fill out a small paper choosing my favorite piece, and they do a 'best in show' every month, based on the votes. That painting will be featured and the artist gets a ribbon too. It made the experience interactive, which I really enjoyed. Can't wait to see who wins!