Dawn to sunset
Moonlight State Beach
Phone Number
(760) 633-2740
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
No
Park unit operated by the City of Encintas. Check website at https://encinitasca.gov/Residents/Parks-Beaches-Trails/Beaches for more information.
Driving Directions to Moonlight SB
The beach is located west of I-5 on Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas.Online reservations are not available for this park.
No online brochures available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Hiking Trails
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
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.