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Leucadia, Encinitas, California
Neighborhood of Encinitas in San Diego, California, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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History
The name Leucadia is of Greek origin as its namesake, Lefkada (Leucadia), 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 Roman-Greco 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]
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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]
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