Moonlight SB

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.

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.


Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos:	Moonlight SB 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. 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.	Park Features Icon Legend Hours Dawn to sunset County San Diego Region San Diego County Telephone 760-633-2740 Operating Hours Dawn to sunset Please be advised, Moonlight SB is one of the few California State Parks that does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass.