Moonlight Beach

Moonlight Beach is a public ocean beach within Moonlight State Beach, about 2 miles from Encinitas, California. It's a straightforward place to spend a day by the water: lifeguards are on duty, restrooms are on site, and the beach offers accessible access for visitors who need it. Summer and early fall are the warmest times to go. At a nearby weather station, typical highs reach about 76°F in August and September, with lows in the mid-60s and rain on only a day or two each month. Winter stays mild, with typical highs around 65°F, though wet days are more frequent from December through March. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Climbers can head to Beacons Beach, about a mile away, or Top Out Wall, just over a mile off. For a walk, the Water Tank Trail is about 2 miles away, and the Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail is about 3 miles away.