Stone Steps Beach
Also known as Stonesteps
A neighborhood beach at the end of S El Portal St, with street parking only.
Know before you go
- Parking
Street parking.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
350 S El Portal St.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Beach use 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. Beach parking 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on Encinitas beaches.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
No restrooms.
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard towers open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer (late June to Labor Day).
Verified · City of Encinitas · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No dogs, portable grills, alcohol, smoking or glass on Encinitas beaches.
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.