Encanto is divided into South Encanto and Encanto at Imperial Avenue. There is a commercial district on a 1.2-mile stretch of Imperial Avenue decorated with historical murals, flowers, and trees. The area also contains several recreational centers and parks. New tract-home developments are mixed in with more mature tracts throughout the area.
Encanto is west of Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and La Mesa. The East Line Trolley, extending from downtown San Diego through Encanto to Santee, has become a reliable mode of transportation for area residents. .