Operations
California Pizza Kitchen returns to North County, California
November 21, 2025
California Pizza Kitchen has opened in Encinitas, California, marking the brand's anticipated return to the North County of San Diego, according to a press release.
"It's great to be back!" Jeff Warne, chairman and CEO of California Pizza Kitchen, said in the press release. "Our opening of CPK Encinitas is not just another new restaurant, it's a re-commitment to the vibrant North County community that supported us for 30 years, has eagerly awaited our return, and shares our passion for creativity, connection, and California living."
The Encinitas restaurant joins CPK's three existing San Diego County locations at Otay, Fashion Valley Mall and Carmel Mountain, expanding its reach across the region and reaffirming the brand's commitment to its Southern California roots.
In celebration of the Encinitas opening, CPK is proud to partner with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank to help fight hunger across the region. From Monday, Nov. 24 to Tuesday, Nov. 25, CPK will donate 20% of food and beverage sales from all four San Diego locations, including the Encinitas restaurant, when guests present a special flyer at the time of purchase.
California Pizza Kitchen was founded in 1985 and has restaurants in 25 U.S. states along with nine countries and U.S. territories.
