Surfing Madonna, Encinitas

Name: Surfing Madonna
Address: Encinitas, United States

#15 among attractions in Encinitas

Museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Surfing Madonna is a 10 by 10 feet mosaic of the Virgen de Guadalupe created by artist Mark Patterson. It was covertly installed in Encinitas, California by Patterson and his friend Bob Nichols, who posed as construction worker during the installation. The city declared that the artwork was to be considered graffiti because of the illegality of its installation. Patterson came forward to accept responsibility for it, and was fined $500 and ordered to pay approximately $6,000 for the art's removal. It was removed in 90 minutes, and Patterson was allowed to keep the art. ()

Coordinates: 33°2'56"N, 117°17'35"W

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Day trips

Surfing Madonna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Diego Botanic Garden, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, La Paloma Theatre, Moonlight Beach.

0.8 miE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
21 min walk • The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is a botanical garden in Encinitas, California, United States. At 37 acres, the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
0.9 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Encinitas
25 min walk • San Dieguito Heritage Museum is a history museum in Encinitas, California, in the United States. Founded in 1988, the museum displays historical photographs and artifacts from Encinitas and the entire San Dieguito area.
~1000 ftS
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas
5 min walk • La Paloma Theatre is a historic Spanish Colonial Revival style movie theater in Encinitas, California.
~1570 ftW
Beach
Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
8 min walk • Moonlight State Beach is a state beach in Encinitas, California. It is located one fifth of a mile beyond the point where Encinitas Boulevard turns into B Street after it crosses Highway 101.
1 miS
Beach
Swami's, Encinitas
26 min walk • Swami's is an area in San Diego County that contains Swami's Beach and other local attractions. The beach, also known as "Swami’s Reef'" and "Swamis", is an internationally known surfing spot, a point break located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California.
0.4 miS
33°2'34"N • 117°17'38"W
Encinitas 101 Main Street Association, Encinitas
11 min walk • Street, Shopping, Museum
~1350 ftSE
33°2'44"N • 117°17'28"W
Encinitas Branch San Diego County Library, Encinitas
7 min walk • Library
0.5 miE
33°2'48"N • 117°17'6"W
San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas
13 min walk • City hall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Surfing Madonna?

Nearby attractions include La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas (5 min walk), Encinitas Branch San Diego County Library, Encinitas (7 min walk), Moonlight Beach, Encinitas (8 min walk), Encinitas 101 Main Street Association, Encinitas (11 min walk).

How to get to Surfing Madonna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Surfing Madonna:

Train

Encinitas (4 min walk)

Bus

3 • Lines: 101 (6 min walk)
6 • Lines: 309 (6 min walk)