Moonlight State Beach

The Park is currently OPEN.

Please check the hours of operation.

Contact Number

  • (760) 633-2740

Park Accessibility Information

Park Hours

  • Dawn to sunset

Park Activities

No
Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information.
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Hiking Trails

Park Facilities

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Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible

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Park Directions

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The beach is located west of I-5 on Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas.

This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.

The "moonlight" in the name of this beach comes from the fact that local residents used to come to the area for midnight picnics early in the early 1900s.

Location-Directions
The beach is located west of I-5 on Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas.

Facilities/Activities
The City of Encinitas operates Moonlight State Beach -- please visit their website for additional information.

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