BEACHES
Encinitas beaches are ideal for walking and jogging.
Except for Moonlight State Beach and Cardiff State Beach,
they are hidden below seacliffs, mostly wide and sandy,
ideal for walking and seem to go on forever.
Moonlight State Beach
One of the best all-around beaches in San Diego County, this beach is tops for family, romance and walking. Many social gatherings, weddings and events take place there throughout the year. This beach is packed with amenities and a loading/unloading zone is located at the end of B Street.
Great family or romantic beach
Great walking beach
Permanent volleyball courts
Snack concession (seasonal)
Permanent lifeguard station
Permanent lifeguard station
Children’s playground
Restrooms
Fire pits
Large parking lot on bluff
No alcohol
No dogs on beach


D Street Beach
This is a small beach just south of Moonlight State Beach. A wooden stairway connects the street to the beach. While the beach has no amenities, Moonlight Beach is very close by.
Beautiful view from bluff
Good walking beach
Good surfing beach
Parking on neighborhood streets
No alcohol
No dogs on beach
Swamis Beach
Swami’s Beach is one of the county’s most popular surfing spots, and has one of the county’s best tide pools. A long wooden stairway winds its way down the tall cliffs to the beach. A parking lot is located on the cliffs, overlooking the beach.
Great romantic beach
Great walking beach
Restaurants nearby on 101
Restrooms near parking lot
Showers on stairs
Parking lot on cliff top
No alcohol
No dogs on beach

DOGS
Encinitas has to be one of the most dog-friendly places on earth.
Dogs are welcome in most retail stores and in the patios of most restaurants.
There are plenty of dog parks and a few beaches where they are welcome.
Here are a few of those parks and beaches.