Fox Point Farms, a new three-acre organic regenerative farm in Leucadia is the centerpiece of a planned community revolving around agriculture, aka an “agrihood” — the first in San Diego. It is the vision of founder Brian Grover, who grew up in the Los Angeles suburbs and moved to San Diego in 2001 to attend UCSD. After a brief period away, he returned to Leucadia, where he gained a unique perspective on the region’s evolution.
With decades of experience in urban design, placemaking, and real estate development, he has dedicated his career to creating innovative communities across California. He was a principal at Dudek, an Encinitas planning and environmental firm before founding his own development company, Nolen Communities. “My goal has always been to cultivate resilient, future-focused neighborhoods, and Fox Point Farms represents that dream in its truest form.”
Fox Point Farms seeks to reconnect people with the land, fostering a sustainable community that serves as a model for future developments. “In an era where many feel detached from their food sources, we reestablish that relationship by designing a place where nature and daily life are deeply intertwined.”
Integrating residential living with a working farm, brewery, and market, Fox Point Farms has created a circular micro-economy that emphasizes sustainability and strengthens local community bonds. They host farm tours and workshops on sustainable living to engage and educate visitors, fostering a connection to the land. Living on-site with his family allows him to witness this daily.
Being a member of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is also essential. “It connects us with the local business community, allowing us to contribute to Encinitas’ growth and success while ensuring that we align with the city’s goals.”
Their newest venture, Haven Farm + Table, offers a zero-waste menu inspired by ‘New California’ cuisine. “Diners can expect an immersive experience, with open-air seating overlooking the fields where their food is grown.”
Additionally, Fox Point Brewing enhances the community’s micro-economy by crafting beers using the farm’s ingredients. “We wanted to create a seamless farm-to-tap experience and incorporate seasonal hops and herbs, resulting in unique brews that reflect our agricultural practices.”
Perfect day in Encinitas?
“Enjoy a sunrise over the farm, breakfast with family, take our dog for a walk, bike my daughter to school, catch some waves at Beacons or Swamis, enjoy lunch at Haggos, play golf at Encinitas Ranch and then tacos and live music at Fox Point Farms with friends, family and neighbors to end the day.”
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The council approved the project in December, but an appeal was filed by Encinitas Community Trust. The appeal claimed there was a lack of proper analysis of the cumulative impacts of the property and suggested the removal of the restaurant to satisfy vehicle traffic impacts.
The developer, Nolan Communities, found there wasn’t enough of a need for a shuttle service. That said, Fox Point Farms managing partner Brian Grover agreed to pay $50,000 in carbon offset credits and another $50,000 towards a local micro-transit program in Encinitas if it would push the project through.
The council approved the project in December, but an appeal was filed by Encinitas Community Trust. The appeal claimed there was a lack of proper analysis of the cumulative impacts of the property and suggested the removal of the restaurant to satisfy vehicle traffic impacts.
The developer, Nolan Communities, found there wasn’t enough of a need for a shuttle service. That said, Fox Point Farms managing partner Brian Grover agreed to pay $50,000 in carbon offset credits and another $50,000 towards a local micro-transit program in Encinitas if it would push the project through.
There’s this lovely puff piece, then there’s reality. Brian Grover built this fancy, expensive very dense project but somehow forgot to supply enough parking.
Valet service, which will cost you an 💪 and a 🦵on top of your pricey dinner, is parking patron’s cars in Encinitas Ranch. Blocks away!
Driving past this behemoth every day, I am amazed at how close together each home is! You can literally reach outside and shake your neighbors hand from the second floor.
And the privilege of doing so isn’t cheap either. Has anyone else noticed it’s getting more and more expensive to live like a rat in a maze?
The pitiful handful of affordable units are all for rent. Not one low income family will get the benefits of owning in the fabulous Fox Point Farms community. Meanwhile Brian Grover continues to get wealthier and wealthier from the plethora of developments he’s cramming into our city.
I live within two miles from FPF, but I’m too old to bike or walk there and my retirement income does not allow enough to eat at expensive restaurants and pay for additional parking.
Of course there’s the pleasure of more traffic that this project is about to provide. Leucadia Blvd and Quail Gardens Rd will soon be a parking lot. While you’re waiting at the ill synced traffic lights in the too short turn lanes, you can sit and admire Brian Grover’s ode to LA masterpiece.
This is an advertisement for a developer who is besties with Catherine Blakespear, who let him build on what was supposed to be farmland in perpetuity without enough parking spaces.
Residents are not happy and I don’t blame them.
This same developer is putting up a development on ECR, 87 units with only 107 parking spots.
It pays to be friends with Blakespear and Kranz.
Vote for a new team.
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