Moonlight Beach, Public beach in Encinitas, California, US
The sand beach extends along the Pacific Coast with volleyball courts, picnic tables, a grassy park area and a children's playground near the shore.
Local women in the early 1900s gathered at Cottonwood Creek near the beach to wash clothes while their families enjoyed picnics on the sand.
The beach hosts the annual Switchfoot Bro-Am event during summer, combining surfing competitions with music performances to support charitable causes.
The beach facilities include outdoor showers, restrooms, a concession stand, rental equipment, fire rings, and a parking lot operating from 5 am to 10 pm.
From the 1915 to 1925 period, during low tide, automobiles could drive north on the beach surface all the way to Oceanside.
Location: California
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=659
GPS coordinates: 33.04806,-117.29694
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:52
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