Founded in 1939, the Encinitas Rotary Club is a service organization that fundraises for various causes, supports local school systems and participates in community service projects. Members of the club include past mayors and city council members, public and private education leaders and representatives from local commercial businesses.
Some of the most well-known Rotary service activities include the annual Encinitas Rotary Cup Soccer Tournament and Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival. The Encinitas Rotary Club also contributes to Rotary International projects, such as the eradication of polio.