Moonlight Beach, Encinitas

Name: Moonlight Beach
Address: Encinitas, United States

#5 among attractions in Encinitas

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Facts and practical information

Moonlight State Beach is a state beach in Encinitas, California. It is located one fifth of a mile beyond the point where Encinitas Boulevard turns into B Street after it crosses Highway 101. ()

Coordinates: 33°2'52"N, 117°17'53"W

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Encinitas (Cardiff)Encinitas United States

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Day trips

Moonlight Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Diego Botanic Garden, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, La Paloma Theatre, Swami's.

1.1 miE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
28 min walk • The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is a botanical garden in Encinitas, California, United States. At 37 acres, the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
1.2 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Encinitas
32 min walk • San Dieguito Heritage Museum is a history museum in Encinitas, California, in the United States. Founded in 1988, the museum displays historical photographs and artifacts from Encinitas and the entire San Dieguito area.
~1350 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas
7 min walk • La Paloma Theatre is a historic Spanish Colonial Revival style movie theater in Encinitas, California.
1 miS
Beach
Swami's, Encinitas
26 min walk • Swami's is an area in San Diego County that contains Swami's Beach and other local attractions. The beach, also known as "Swami’s Reef'" and "Swamis", is an internationally known surfing spot, a point break located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California.
0.4 miSE
33°2'34"N • 117°17'38"W
Encinitas 101 Main Street Association, Encinitas
11 min walk • Street, Shopping, Museum
0.4 miE
33°2'44"N • 117°17'28"W
Encinitas Branch San Diego County Library, Encinitas
12 min walk • Library
0.8 miE
33°2'48"N • 117°17'6"W
San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas
20 min walk • City hall
~1570 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
Surfing Madonna, Encinitas
8 min walk • The Surfing Madonna is a 10 by 10 feet mosaic of the Virgen de Guadalupe created by artist Mark Patterson. It was covertly installed in Encinitas, California by Patterson and his friend Bob Nichols, who posed as construction worker during the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Moonlight Beach?

Nearby attractions include La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas (7 min walk), Surfing Madonna, Encinitas (8 min walk), Encinitas 101 Main Street Association, Encinitas (11 min walk), Encinitas Branch San Diego County Library, Encinitas (12 min walk).

How to get to Moonlight Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moonlight Beach:

Train

Encinitas (8 min walk)

Bus

6 • Lines: 309 (9 min walk)
3 • Lines: 101 (9 min walk)