Moonlight State Beach
Contact Information
(760) 633-2740
Reservation Availability
No upcoming camping/lodging reservations at this time.
About Moonlight State Beach
Operated by the City of Encinitas, this is a popular beach for locals and tourists featuring a snack shack, equipment rentals, playground and Junior Lifeguard programs.
Park information
The beach is located west of I-5 on Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas.
No brochures are available for this park.
Day-Use Activities & Facilities
Trail Use
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.
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.
