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Leucadia

1. Caldwell''s Antiques Caldwell's Antiques is a family run business that has been in the same location on North Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia since 1963. (The curious address is above the door) They specialize in old radios, advertising, jukeboxes and slot machines and have strange hours. Their card quotes one customer's line: “The most bueno stuff in the universe”. The mysterious and world famous “Strange Thing” can also be viewed whenever they're open for only a quarter. (You'll be told it's a fifty-cent value!) Just about any question can be answered at (760) 942-2346 or fredson101@aol.com.

2. ABC Trading Company Nestled in the cathedral of ancient Eucalyptus trees on Norht Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia (the beloved step-child community of Encinitas) ABC Trading Company (right next to the Strange Thing at Caldwell's Antiques) is usually open and sell vintage vynil records, larger than life statues of things like the Blues Bros., Betty Boop, Marilyn Monroe - you name it. At the door you will be greeted with: "All prices are negotiable... the rents' due!" So don't forget your checkbook. Today the building is bright yellow. Tomorrow?

3. Panniken / Encinitas Train Depot (510 North Coast Hwy 101) Originally across the street from the Derby house. Fred F. Perris drew plans for the Encinitas station and an identical one in Carlsbad. The colors of the original station were referred to as Catsup, Mustard, and Pickle Relish, In 1975 the station was slated to be demolished. Jim Bowen of Cardiff rescured the ill fated railroad station moved it to Leucadia and restored it with architect John Henderson's help. The Panniken / Encinitas Train Depot is one of the most important rail and historical structures in all of San Diego County. Stop in, sip the coffee, enjoy the eucalyptus tree lined Hwy 101 and if you're a rail-fan catch a glimpse of the activity on America's second busiest rail corridor.

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