Citywide Frequently Asked Questions

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Beaches, Parks, and Recreation
- Where can I go to the beach and what are the hours?
  Encinitas offers miles of beaches to explore. Please visit our Beaches page for detailed information on beach access and viewpoints and enjoy our beaches!
  - Encinitas Beach Use Hours: 4 a.m. - 2 a.m. daily
  - Lifeguard Tower Hours Moonlight Beach: 8 a.m. - Sunset year round
  - Lifeguard Tower Hours Beach wide: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. during the summer (late June to Labor Day)
  - Beach Parking Hours: 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- What classes, children's programs, and sports do you offer?
  Encinitas Parks and Recreation is proud to offer the community some incredible places to play and enjoy. Browse our Recreation Programs.
- How many parks do you have and where are they located?
  The Parks and Recreation Department maintains and operates 6 miles of beaches, more than 20 parks (including the amazing new Encinitas Community Park), over 40 miles of recreational trails and the beautiful Encinitas Community & Senior Center.
Business Licensing
- How do I register my business with the City?
  View resources and a step-by-step explanation of the business registration process.
City Hall
- Where is City Hall located?
  City Hall is located at 505 S. Vulcan Avenue.
- How can I report an issue that I would like the City to help me resolve?
  Report non-emergency issues such as graffiti. For emergencies, please dial 911.
Education
- How do I locate the school district that services my residence and how do I contact the school districts?
  You can locate the school district that services your home by finding your address using MyEncinitas and clicking on the Services and Amenities tab.
Responsible Beverage Service and Sales
- What is the Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) ordinance?
  The City of Encinitas passed a Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) ordinance which requires sellers and servers of alcohol to be trained in a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control certified program. Click here for more information.
Utilities
- I just moved here. Who do I call about utilities such as water, gas, electricity, cable, internet service and trash pick-up?
  Water
  - San Dieguito Water District: 760-633-2650
  - Olivenhain Municipal Water District: 760-753-6466
  Electricity and Natural Gas
  - San Diego Gas & Electric: 800-411-7343
  Cable and Internet
  - AT&T: 800-784-0574
  - Cox: 760-599-6060 or visit https://www.cox.com/residential/home.html
  - Time Warner: 760-931-7000
Voting
- Where do I register to vote?
  Please visit the Registrar of Voters at SDVote to register to vote.

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Citywide Frequently Asked Questions

Beaches, Parks, and Recreation

Where can I go to the beach and what are the hours?

What classes, children's programs, and sports do you offer?

How many parks do you have and where are they located?

Business Licensing

How do I register my business with the City?

City Hall

Where is City Hall located?

How can I report an issue that I would like the City to help me resolve?

Education

How do I locate the school district that services my residence and how do I contact the school districts?

Responsible Beverage Service and Sales

What is the Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) ordinance?

Utilities

I just moved here. Who do I call about utilities such as water, gas, electricity, cable, internet service and trash pick-up?

Voting

Where do I register to vote?