What is the water and sand quality of the Encinitas beach?

The coastline of Encinitas beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Encinitas beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Encinitas beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Encinitas beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Encinitas beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Encinitas beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Encinitas beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Encinitas beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Encinitas beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Encinitas beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Encinitas beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Encinitas beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pannikin Coffee & Tea is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Encinitas beach?

There are 293 places to stay in the Encinitas beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Encinitas beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5190360&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Moonlight Beach Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1969832&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kate Stanton Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8490226&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luxe Smart Home - Oceanfront Deck - Stunning View home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7322931&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">228 Neptune</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610385&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">ENC-183 - SeaBluffe Escape</a></li></ul>

How far is the Encinitas beach from parking?

The Encinitas beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Encinitas beach?

There are 4 attractions near Encinitas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch located in 2.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Encinitas beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Encinitas beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Encinitas beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Encinitas beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Encinitas beach

Sea Aire Mobile Home Park, United States

7.4

#175 out of 385 in California 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Leucadia • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Park Beacon’s Beach

710m

Park Orpheus Park

780m

Park Moonlight Beach

1.4km

Park Moonlight Overlook

1.5km

Park Cottonwood Creek Park

1.5km

Park Ecke Sports Park

1.6km

Park D Street Viewpoint Park

1.6km

Park Leucadia Oaks Park

1.7km

Park Olympus Park

1.8km

Hamburger Restaurant Hamburger Hut

9 - Excellent 290m

Thai Restaurant Birdseye Kitchen

8.4 - Very good 330m

Cafe Pannikin Coffee & Tea

9 - Excellent 380m

Restaurant Valentina Restaurant

9 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant Nectarine Grove

9.2 - Excellent 710m

American Restaurant Le Papagayo

9 - Excellent 810m

Italian Restaurant Buona Forchetta - Encinitas

9.2 - Excellent 930m

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Cafe Lofty Coffee Company

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Lazy Acres

1.7km

Grocery Store Smart & Final Extra!

2.4km

Store Anderson's La Costa Nursery

2.8km

Grocery Store Sprouts Farmers Market

8.2km

Grocery Store Vons

8.6km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

9.9km

Tourist Attraction San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Self-Realization Fellowship

9.8 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Encinitas Welcome Sign

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Sea Cliff County Park

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Leo Mullen Sports Park

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Ada Harris Park

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Sand Art with Sharon

4.3km

Tourist Attraction George Berkich Playfield

9.4 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Compass Balloons

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Amusement Center LEGOLAND California

7.5km

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About

Encinitas beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 175th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 720.1 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Leucadia settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

4.5 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Leucadia • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Park Beacon’s Beach

710m

Park Orpheus Park

780m

Park Moonlight Beach

1.4km

Park Moonlight Overlook

1.5km

Park Cottonwood Creek Park

1.5km

Park Ecke Sports Park

1.6km

Park D Street Viewpoint Park

1.6km

Park Leucadia Oaks Park

1.7km

Park Olympus Park

1.8km

Hamburger Restaurant Hamburger Hut

9 - Excellent 290m

Thai Restaurant Birdseye Kitchen

8.4 - Very good 330m

Cafe Pannikin Coffee & Tea

9 - Excellent 380m

Restaurant Valentina Restaurant

9 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant Nectarine Grove

9.2 - Excellent 710m

American Restaurant Le Papagayo

9 - Excellent 810m

Italian Restaurant Buona Forchetta - Encinitas

9.2 - Excellent 930m

Coffee Shop Starbucks

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Cafe Lofty Coffee Company

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Lazy Acres

1.7km

Grocery Store Smart & Final Extra!

2.4km

Store Anderson's La Costa Nursery

2.8km

Grocery Store Sprouts Farmers Market

8.2km

Grocery Store Vons

8.6km

Grocery Store Whole Foods Market

9.9km

Tourist Attraction San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Self-Realization Fellowship

9.8 - Exceptional 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Encinitas Welcome Sign

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Sea Cliff County Park

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Leo Mullen Sports Park

9.4 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Ada Harris Park

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Sand Art with Sharon

4.3km

Tourist Attraction George Berkich Playfield

9.4 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Compass Balloons

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Amusement Center LEGOLAND California

7.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Luxe Smart Home - Oceanfront Deck - Stunning View home

290m from the beach

9 Excellent

Luxe Smart Home - Oceanfront Deck - Stunning View home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.3km from center

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440m from the beach

OCEANFRONT BEACHHOUZ

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.5km from center

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810m from the beach

228 Neptune

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.8km from center

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1.1km from the beach

Glaucus Gem Vacasa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 170m from center

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1.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Moonlight Beach Motel

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 2.3km from center

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2km from the beach

Grandview Getaway, Luxury 3BR, Ocean View, Fire Pit

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 990m from center

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2.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

ENC-183 - SeaBluffe Escape

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

SeaBluffe Escape

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

Long Time No Sea

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Kate Stanton Inn

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

Dream Home - Steps to Beach, Pools, Shops & Dining

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.5km from center

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ENC-187 Encinitas Seabluffe Oceanfront Condo

2.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

ENC-187 Encinitas Seabluffe Oceanfront Condo

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Leucadia • 1.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

710m 9 min walk

Leucadia beach

7.3 Good

1.4km 18 min walk

Moonlight beach

7.7 Very good

2.9km

Swami's beach

7.4 Good

3.1km

South Ponto beach

6.9 Good

4.1km

San Elijo beach

7 Good

5.1km

South Carlsbad beach

7.3 Good

5.9km

Cardiff beach

7 Good

7.5km

Solana beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Leucadia • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 720.1km

Transport

Airport

CLD • 7.9km

Bus Station

Encinitas Station • 1.8km

Train Station

Encinitas Station • 1.6km

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7.4 Good

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7.4 Good

Pamela Hopper

Beach Practitioner • 11 months ago

8 Very good

The beach is a great place to spend the afternoon, as it's not too crowded. However, finding a parking spot can be a bit challenging, so you might have to drive around until you spot someone leaving. On the bright side, the beach is clean and offers free public showers for washing off the sand. This beach comes highly recommended for families with children.

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Nathaniel Overton

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The children really enjoyed this beach. It has a lovely park, friendly locals, and offers food options if you're feeling hungry. The kids especially loved the shaved ice. It's a fantastic place to unwind and take in the beautiful waves. Additionally, the beach is well-maintained and has a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Aqua Peril

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely amazing and I have passed by it countless times because I am a huge fan of Leucadia. The town has a delightful retro charm with some of the best San Diego vibes. The beach is located down a set of switchbacks, but it's not difficult to reach, especially since it was recently renovated. When I visited during high tide, the swimming was fantastic and there were plenty of surfers catching waves. It's definitely one of the best beaches to choose from. The parking is easy and there are nearby options in the neighborhood. Walking around this beach is truly wonderful, as it offers a great and relaxed atmosphere where people are generally friendly. If you need any assistance in finding your way around, people are more than happy to help. Have a fantastic day!

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Kai Mitchell

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This place is amazing! It is incredibly beautiful.

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Ethan Ramirez

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

8 Very good

I really enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this beach. The presence of cliffs and the limited number of entry points give it a somewhat secluded feel, despite its proximity to the 101. The bathrooms are well-maintained, there are showers conveniently located near the sand, and there are also enjoyable tide pools for the kids. It's definitely a place that you shouldn't overlook.