707 votes

Moonlight State Beach

400 B St, Encinitas, California 92024 USA

5
Photos

Free

Free to Visit

Open Now

Sun 12a-11:59p

Independent
Wheelchair
Accessible

“located west of I-5 on Encinitas Boulevard”

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.

Add Review

Thanks!

Your Rating

Reviewed by
Greek_nomad

Road Warrior
401 Reviews
292 Helpful

October 09, 2014

Rated 5.0

What a great family day we spent at the Moonlight State Beach!!! We went early in the morning so there was enough parking space (it was full by the time we left) and we unloaded the kids surf boards and our lunch packs.

We soon found a great spot in the middle of the beach where we could see all around. The sun was waving to us from above and we got a nice sun tan while the lifeguards were keeping an eye to our children.

We truly enjoyed it and we stayed till late...Do not miss it!

3 people found this review helpful

Be the first to add a review to the Moonlight State Beach.