DNA Testing Encinitas, CA
DNA Testing Encinitas, CA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing at local testing centers in Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas. Our Encinitas, CA DNA Testing Centers use certified DNA collection specialists and Nationally Accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing which will ensure the highest accuracy for DNA test results. DNA Testing Centers in the Encinitas, CA area are located within minutes of your home or office.
354 SANTA FE DR 0.4 miles
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
351 SANTA FE DR STE 210 0.4 miles
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste, 4.1 miles
Carlsbad, CA 92009
1855 LOTUS CT 4.2 miles
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
5810 El Camino Real Ste A 7.0 miles
Carlsbad, CA 92008
577 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 102 STE 102 8.4 miles
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
1595 GRAND AVE STE 109 9.2 miles
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
2804 ROOSEVELT ST 9.3 miles
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
400 CRAVEN RD 9.4 miles
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
902 Sycamore Ave Ste 201, 9.5 miles
Vista, CA 92081
120 CRAVEN RD STE 101 9.6 miles
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
3910 Vista Way Ste 106 10.1 miles
Oceanside, CA 92056
4002 VISTA WAY 10.2 miles
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
130 CEDAR RD STE 200 10.4 miles
VISTA, CA 92083
10666 N TORREY PINES RD 10.6 miles
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
2000 WESTWOOD RD 10.7 miles
VISTA, CA 92083
2122 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 100 10.8 miles
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054
10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200 11.0 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
10243 GENETIC CENTER DR 11.1 miles
San Diego, CA 92121
958 POSTAL WAY STE 6 11.2 miles
VISTA, CA 92083
9888 GENESEE AVE 11.3 miles
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
9300 CAMPUS POINT DR 11.6 miles
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
1430 Division St 11.9 miles
Vista, CA 92081
2185 CITRACADO PKWY 11.9 miles
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
740 NORDAHL RD STE 131 11.9 miles
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
16950 VIA TAZON 12.0 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
4510 EXECUTIVE DR STE 107 12.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
10737 CAMINO RUIZ STE 140 12.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
840 TOWNSITE DR 12.4 miles
VISTA, CA 92084
4171 OCEANSIDE BLVD Ste 109 12.5 miles
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
860 W VALLEY PKWY STE 150 12.7 miles
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY 13.0 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
10605 SCRIPPS POWAY PKWY STE C 13.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
7590 MIRAMAR RD STE C 13.3 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
15615 POMERADO RD 13.8 miles
POWAY, CA 92064
15611 POMERADO RD 13.8 miles
POWAY, CA 92064
15611 POMERADO RD Ste 525 13.8 miles
POWAY, CA 92064
555 E VALLEY PKWY STE 3 13.9 miles
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
585 Arthur Ave 15.3 miles
Oceanside, CA 92057
3737 MORAGA AVE STE A206 16.4 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
7370 OPPORTUNITY RD STE G 16.5 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
4490 FANUEL ST 16.7 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
9620 CHESAPEAKE DR STE 104 16.8 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
5575 RUFFIN RD STE 100 16.9 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
5575 RUFFIN RD STE 230 16.9 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
7995 ARMOUR ST 17.0 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
7930 FROST ST STE 406 18.2 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
7901 FROST ST 18.2 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
8008 FROST ST STE 106 18.2 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
4510 VIEWRIDGE AVE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS OFFICE 18.3 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
2020 Genesee Ave 2nd Floor 18.6 miles
San Diego, CA 92123
3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 208 20.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
2815 CAMINO DEL RIO S Ste 1A 20.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
2667 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 100H 20.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
4647 ZION AVE FL 1 20.4 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
5333 MISSION CENTER RD STE 100 20.4 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
200 W ARBOR DR 20.9 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
330 LEWIS ST STE 100 21.1 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
1370 ROSECRANS ST 21.9 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
PO BOX 2798 22.4 miles
FALLBROOK, CA 92088
9745 PROSPECT AVE STE 100 22.8 miles
SANTEE, CA 92071
300 FIR ST 22.8 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
1116 S MAIN AVE 23.3 miles
FALLBROOK, CA 92028
250 MARKET ST 23.7 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
8090 PARKWAY DR 23.8 miles
LA MESA, CA 91942
624 E ELDER ST 23.9 miles
FALLBROOK, CA 92028
5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 601 24.1 miles
La Mesa, CA 91942
5103 Garfield St, 24.7 miles
La Mesa, CA 91941
250 PROSPECT PL 24.7 miles
CORONADO, CA 92118
1625 E MAIN ST STE 100 26.7 miles
EL CAJON, CA 92021
1625 E MAIN ST STE 203 26.7 miles
EL CAJON, CA 92021
2400 E 4TH ST 27.1 miles
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
408 W 8TH ST 27.1 miles
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
1000 EUCLID AVE STE B 27.5 miles
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
102 MILE OF CARS WAY 28.2 miles
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
88 E BONITA RD STE E 29.9 miles
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
820 Jamachard Dr Ste 103 29.9 miles
El Cajon, CA 92019
480 4th Ave Ste 101, 30.4 miles
Chula Vista, CA 91910
435 H ST 30.4 miles
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
374 H ST. STE 103 30.5 miles
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
525 3RD AVE Second Floor 30.7 miles
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
1111 BROADWAY STE 305 31.9 miles
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
31515 Rancho Pueblo Rd Ste 104, 32.3 miles
Temecula, CA 92592
910 S EL CAMINO REAL 32.3 miles
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672
27625 JEFFERSON AVE STE 101 32.3 miles
TEMECULA, CA 92590
891 KUHN DR STE 111 32.5 miles
CHULA VISTA, CA 91914
28991 OLD TOWN FRONT ST STE 104 32.9 miles
TEMECULA, CA 92590
29738 RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD STE B 33.6 miles
TEMECULA, CA 92591
24581 DEL PRADO STE G 33.7 miles
DANA POINT, CA 92629
27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 109, 33.8 miles
Temecula, CA 92590
41750 WINCHESTER RD STE N 34.0 miles
TEMECULA, CA 92590
41715 WINCHESTER RD STE 101 34.0 miles
TEMECULA, CA 92590
4650 PALM AVE FL 1 34.5 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES 35.1 miles
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 108 STE 158 35.1 miles
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
25285 MADISON AVE STE 101 36.1 miles
MURRIETA, CA 92562
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MURRIETA, CA 92562
25500 MEDICAL CENTER DR 36.5 miles
MURRIETA, CA 92562
25405 HANCOCK AVE STE 101 36.6 miles
MURRIETA, CA 92562
32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO STE A105 37.0 miles
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
2520 CACTUS RD STE C 37.8 miles
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
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WILDOMAR, CA 92595
36320 INLAND VALLEY DR STE 307 38.7 miles
WILDOMAR, CA 92595
27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118 42.0 miles
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100 42.5 miles
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
425 DIAMOND DR STE 104 43.0 miles
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
31712 Casino Dr Ste 7b, 43.0 miles
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
31571 CANYON ESTATES DR STE101 43.5 miles
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532
25431 CABOT RD STE 118 44.5 miles
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
27168 NEWPORT RD STE 1 45.2 miles
MENIFEE, CA 92584
29798 HAUN RD STE 207 45.5 miles
MENIFEE, CA 92586
61 ARGONAUT 45.8 miles
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
23962 ALICIA PKWY 45.9 miles
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
24451 HEALTH CENTER DR 46.2 miles
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA STE 230 46.4 miles
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
23521 Paseo De Valencia #302C, 46.5 miles
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
24962 CALLE ARAGON 47.2 miles
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
28400 MCCALL BLVD 47.6 miles
SUN CITY, CA 92585
22741 LAMBERT ST 47.9 miles
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
15751 Rockfield Blvd 48.1 miles
Irvine, CA 92618
6670 ALTON PKWY 1ST FL 49.5 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
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Important Information (Beware)
Some companies offering DNA Testing may sell cheap / INEXPENSIVE, in-home or laboratory DNA kits. Please be aware that these types of DNA testing products cannot be used in a court proceeding FOR paternity, immigration or family relationship determinations.
Accredited Drug Testing only utilizes certified DNA collection specialists at our Encinitas, CA DNA Testing Centers and AABB certified laboratories for DNA Testing which the test results may be utilized in child custody, child support, paternity or any other legal proceeding.
Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities nationwide and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example, if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.
Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests
When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which ensures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test ensure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.
Accredited Drug Testing Recognized For DNA Expertise
Recently, Accredited Drug Testing and our company President and CEO, James A. Greer was consulted by the National Enquirer magazine regarding the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Mr.Greer's comments were included in both the September 12th, 2016 edition and the January 2nd, 2017 edition of the National Enquirer.
Please note - Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. only utilizes American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) certified laboratories for DNA relationship testing. The AABB accreditation is the highest national standard applied to DNA testing laboratories.
Any DNA test which is conducted by a non- AABB laboratory will not be accepted in a court of law. Home kits and other types of non- AABB DNA testing, while inexpensive/cheap, are not reliable and will not be permitted in a legal proceeding.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, applies the highest standard to the entire DNA testing process, from the DNA specimen collection, to the chain of custody, the laboratory analysis and the confidential results reporting.
To schedule a DNA Test or for more information including fees, Please call (800) 221-4291
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DNA testing can be used for the following purposes
- Birth Certificate Modification
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Wills/Insurance
- Immigration
DNA Paternity Testing
A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of an alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing an AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing may be stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress-Free.
When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.
DNA Immigration Testing
DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, Maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.
What is a DNA test?
A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us contains different DNA makeup however, parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing an oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory that analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.
How to schedule a DNA Test?
It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.
How long does it take for DNA test results?
Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available within 3-5 business days.
On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing
We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)
More DNA Testing FAQ
What is paternity?
Paternity means fatherhood. Paternity is established when a paternity testing laboratory uses genetic testing methods / DNA test, to demonstrate to a legal standard, that an alleged father is the biological father. Paternity is disproved when these same methods and standards demonstrate that an alleged father is not the biological father.
What is DNA testing?
DNA testing refers to the process of examining an individual's DNA markers for the purpose of genetic human identification and for determining the relationship between two people.
How accurate is DNA-Based paternity testing?
The DNA profiling method is an extremely accurate genetic testing method. It can absolutely determine if the man is not the biological father and reliably exclude him. DNA profiling can establish that the alleged father is the child's biological father with a probability of paternity of 99.99% or higher. Each year many individual clients, child support offices, attorneys, judges, and physicians choose Genetic Profiles as their source for information, guidance and testing services in order to determine paternity.
Are the results admissible in court?
Yes. The laboratory follows a strict chain-of-custody procedure which allows for court/legal admissibility.
Is the Lab accredited? Are the results reliable?
The DNA testing laboratory used by Genetic Profiles is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks(AABB)for the purpose of performing paternity (parentage) tests. Your paternity test will be processed by highly skilled and trained laboratory technicians. Every test is evaluated by a Ph.D. scientist with several years specializing in DNA genetic testing.
How long does it take to receive results from the paternity test?
It typically takes about 3-4 working days to complete the testing. In cases where the mother's sample is not included or when an abnormal/difficult sample is used, testing may require more time.
Are the paternity test results confidential?
Yes, The DNA test results are strictly confidential. They are released only to the adult persons who were tested and, as requested, to their authorized agents (e.g. attorneys).
How does DNA paternity testing work?
DNA analysis, which has proven to be a major advance in the field of paternity testing, involves the direct examination of the genetic material that a child inherited from its biological parents. DNA is located throughout the human body and in the same identical form. Thus, DNA in blood is the same as that in skin, cheek lining, muscle, bone, teeth and various other tissues. The DNA of a person is fully established at conception and remains totally constant throughout life. During the paternity testing process, the genetic characteristics of the child are first compared to those of its mother. Those characteristics in the child that cannot be found in the mother have been inherited from the biological father. If the tested man (alleged father) does not have the genetic characteristics necessary to be the biological father of the child, he is excluded. If the tested man's DNA does contain those genetic characteristics, then the probability that this man is the true biological father is calculated and reported by the laboratory.
What are some of the reasons DNA testing is conducted?
There are many legal and personal reasons that require DNA testing. Some of the more common include:
- peace of mind
- family medical concerns
- child support
- custody
- adoption
- citizenship/immigration
- inheritance/benefits (social security, insurance, etc.)
- crime scene analysis (forensic testing)
Can I do anything to alter the results of the test?
No, you can not alter the results of a test. Medication, drugs, alcohol, food, age or lifestyle cannot alter the DNA pattern within an individual.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
DNA Testing
DNA testing, also known as genetic testing, involves examining an individual's DNA to identify genetic differences or mutations that may be indicative of certain conditions or diseases. It is a powerful tool used in a variety of contexts, from medical diagnostics and forensic analysis to genealogy and ancestry exploration.
Types of DNA Tests
- Diagnostic Testing: Used to confirm or rule out a specific genetic disorder. It is often conducted when a particular condition is suspected based on physical symptoms.
- Carrier Testing: This type of test is useful for individuals who may carry a gene for a genetic disorder. It is particularly important for couples considering starting a family.
- Prenatal Testing: Performed during pregnancy to assess the health of a fetus. It can detect conditions like Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, or other genetic disorders.
- Forensic Testing: Used in legal contexts to identify individuals in criminal cases or to settle disputes in paternity cases.
- Ancestry Testing: Provides insights into one's ethnic background and genealogical roots. This test can help individuals understand their family history and origins.
Applications of DNA Testing
- Medical Diagnosis: Helps in diagnosing genetic diseases and conditions, allowing for targeted treatment plans.
- Paternity and Family Relationship Analysis: Determines biological relationships between individuals, often used in custody cases and inheritance claims.
- Personalized Medicine: Assists in selecting the most effective therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.
- Crime Solving: Aids law enforcement in identifying suspects or victims using genetic evidence.
Advantages of DNA Testing
DNA testing provides several benefits:
- Accurate Diagnosis: Enhances the accuracy of medical diagnoses and the efficacy of treatment strategies.
- Early Detection: Facilitates the early detection of predispositions to diseases, potentially leading to preventative measures or early interventions.
- Family Planning: Offers critical information for prospective parents concerning genetic disorders that could be passed on to offspring.
Limitations and Ethical Considerations
Despite its many applications, DNA testing raises important ethical and privacy concerns:
- Privacy Concerns: Handling and protection of genetic data is critical as it contains sensitive information about an individual’s health and predisposition to diseases.
- Potential for Discrimination: There is a risk of genetic discrimination by employers or insurers based on an individual’s genetic information.
- Emotional Impact: The results from DNA testing can have significant emotional implications for individuals and families, particularly when revealing unexpected or distressing information.
In conclusion, while DNA testing offers profound insights into genetics and has transformative potential across various fields, it must be approached with caution, respecting ethical standards and privacy laws to safeguard individuals’ rights and well-being.
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Local Area Info: Encinitas, California
Encinitas is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California. Located within Southern California, it is approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego and about 95 miles (153 km) south of Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 59,518, up from 58,014 at the 2000 census.
The city was incorporated by 69.3% of the voters in 1986 from the communities of historic Encinitas, new Encinitas (Village Park, etc.), Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Olivenhain. The communities retain their identities and distinctive flavors.
Encinitas is located at 33°2?40?N 117°16?18?W? / ?33.04444°N 117.27167°W? / 33.04444; -117.27167. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.0 square miles (52 km2). 18.8 square miles (49 km2) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) of it (5.89%) is water. The city's elevation ranges between sea level and 180 feet (55 m) above sea level.