The 10 Best Beaches in Encinitas, CA

Fresh reviews:

Matt is a true waterman. He gave my daughter the confidence she needed to embrace surfing. He combines his knowledge of surfing and passion for people to truly teach surfing where it becomes second nature. The knowledge he has shared with my daughter will stick with her forever. Surfing is my place of peace. I…

Surf M.

Maui Surf Academy

Whenever I’m in Encinitas this is one of my regular stops, the waves are great. Parking is sort of harsh and there is a ton of stairs to get down to the beach.

Scott S.

Swami’s State Beach

Maybe it’s because of nestalgia, but this is one of my favorite beach spots in North Country of San Diego! No, its because it’s awesome and has a calm, peaceful beauty that can’t be beat. I love to pick up Raul’s Shack amazing chicken soup and drive here and park and eat it on the benches over looking paradise…

Marlane R.

Moonlight Beach Overlook

A hidden gem. Real local place. Like it better than La Jolla. Cool Encinitas vibe. A lot of steps to access but that why it’s so private a special.

John Carlo A.

Stonesteps Beach

A nice small beach where a lot of surfers come to catch some waves. This beach is not crazy packed like Moonlight or even Swami’s. This is a real mellow beach and what helps that is the parking lot is pretty small. You have to know where you’re going to find Grandview which is tucked in a corner of residential…