Moonlight State Beach
Encinitas' main family beach at the foot of B Street, with year-round lifeguards and a big lot.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Operated by the City of Encinitas; does not accept the State Parks annual pass.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
400 B St.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Dawn to sunset (State Parks); Encinitas beach parking 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on Encinitas beaches.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
ADA accessible.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Year-round lifeguards.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No dogs, portable grills, alcohol, smoking or glass on Encinitas beaches. Fires only in the fire rings.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Food
Concession stand.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Activities
Fire rings, playground and volleyball.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.