Moonlight State Beach

Public beach · Encinitas

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"This beach will keep you occupied, with facilities and rentals for everything from fishing to volleyball. Parking can be hard to come by, but once you arrive, you'll see that the trouble was well worth it. Of all the San Diego beaches, this feels the most family-oriented. It's not a quick in-and-out destination, but worth it for a beach day with the kids." - Marie Tutko, Archana Ram

The Best Beaches in San Diego
joseph s giacalone / Alamy

west of I-5 on, Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Get directions

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