FreeBeaches & Coast
Moonlight State Beach
Encinitas, CA
By Simir Shah
Family-favorite cove beach with lifeguards, a playground, volleyball, fire pits, and easy facilities.
Free; lot parking
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Map
Tides today
Next low tide
8:03 AM
1.3 ft — best for tide pools
Next high tide
1:57 AM
3.7 ft
Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station
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