ENCINITAS, CA — California Pizza Kitchen is returning to San Diego’s North County.
The casual dining restaurant chain, which offers signature, hand-tossed pizzas, high-quality main plates and handcrafted beverages, is opening a new location in the site of the former Corner Bakery Cafe in Encinitas. California Pizza Kitchen Encinitas will be the chain’s fourth San Diego area location and the only one in North County.
The new eatery, which opens Nov. 19, marks California Pizza Kitchen’s return to the area after the company closed its Solana Beach location in 2024, a California Pizza Kitchen spokesperson told Patch.
“We identified a gap in the market, and when an opportunity arose for a quick and seamless conversion, it proved to be the perfect space and location for us in Encinitas,”the spokesperson told Patch. “We loved our Solana Beach location and have been eager to return to the North County community.”
The new eatery is located at 1476 Encinitas Blvd. in Encinitas. Credit: California Pizza Kitchen
The new eatery features 3,546 square feet of interior space, plus a new patio and an indoor/outdoor bar. The spokesperson described the restaurant as a “vibrant and welcoming space designed for the full CPK experience.”
“San Diego has always been a strong market for CPK, and we look forward to exploring additional growth opportunities in the area,” the spokesperson said.
California Pizza Kitchen Encinitas is located at 1476 Encinitas Blvd. in Encinitas. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.