Stone Steps Beach
About
Stone Steps Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 2 miles from Encinitas. Lifeguards are on duty, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch. At a weather station about 5 miles away, August and September typically average highs near 76°F with lows in the mid-60s and only a day or two of rain a month. Winters stay mild, with typical highs around 65°F. The closest outings are Beacons Beach and Top Out Wall, both climbing areas less than a mile away. Within about 3 miles, Water Tank Trail and the Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail offer hiking.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Stone Steps Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA weather station, 5.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan65° high48° low
- Feb64° high49° low
- Mar65° high51° low
- Apr66° high53° low
- May68° high57° low
- Jun70° high60° low
- Jul74° high64° low
- Aug76° high65° low
- Sep76° high64° low
- Oct73° high59° low
- Nov69° high52° low
- Dec65° high47° low
Where it is
- Stone Steps Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Encinitas, California · 2.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Beacons BeachRock climbing0.6 mi
- Top Out WallRock climbing0.8 mi
- Water Tank TrailHiking2 mi
- Batiquitos Lagoon Nature TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Eucalyptus TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Nature Center Outer LoopHiking3.3 mi
- Planet Space BallRock climbing7.3 mi
- San Dieguito RiverCanoeing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
