Moonlight State Beach Tours

A lifeguard tower at the City of Encinitas Marine Safety Center with a view of the ocean at sunset.

A lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

A coastal beach with houses along the cliffside, a sandy shore, and waves crashing onto the beach.

A beach with two bicycles parked near a palm tree, a building in the background, and people in the distance.

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a rocky cliff with palm trees, and a clear sky.

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Encinitas Travel Guide

Find somewhere to sit, close your eyes and listen to the water lapping at the shore at Moonlight State Beach. If you're craving some vitamin sea, this is the place to get your fill.

This Encinitas stretch of coastline is an ideal spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to see in the vicinity, such as LEGOLAND® California, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and Del Mar Beach. Wander around at your leisure at Moonlight State Beach before hitting up these other fine sights.

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

$57

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

$25

per adult

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

$110

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

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$432

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 11

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)

Loved the property, great amenities, beautiful room and VERY comfortable bed and pillows. The front desk staff seemed to be quite new and not terribly well informed but I imagine that was unusual. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

Pantai Inn

Village of La Jolla

$956

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 11

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

The Sofia Hotel

Downtown San Diego

$614

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Chicago (CHI) to San Diego (SAN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,743 reviews)

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Tours & day trips

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Carlsbad Food Tour

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

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Water activities

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Free cancellation available

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