Where To Watch The Big Game In Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. It's not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Encinitas.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The contest was decided in the final seconds, when a Patriots interception in the end zone halted the Seahawks' late-game drive.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Encinitas are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. PT, but you'll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won't miss a play:

• 1st Street Bar, 656 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
• Bier Garden Encinitas, 641 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
• Encinitas Ale House, 1044 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
• Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, 136 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas
• Oggi's, 305 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas
• The Leucadian Bar, 1542 N Coast Highway 101, Building B, Encinitas
• The Regal Seagull, 996 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
• Union Kitchen and Tap, 1108 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas