Moonlight State Beach

Park Hours

Dawn to sunset

Contact Information

(760) 633-2740

Are dogs Allowed?

No

Reservation Availability

No Online Reservations at this time.

About Moonlight State Beach

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.

Get directions through Google Maps

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

EV Information

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Other Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms / Showers
  • Outdoor Showers
  • Drinking Water Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Picnic Areas
  • Fishing
  • Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  • Beach Area
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing/Surfing
  • Family Programs
  • Geocaching
Trail Use

  • Hiking Trails

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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