Un Mar de Colores · Beach Guide
Surfing at Moonlight Beach
Encinitas, California — Protected Cove with sand bottom
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Wave Type
- Protected Cove
- Bottom
- Sand
- Wave Size
- 1–3 ft typical
- Lifeguard
- Year-round
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Parking
- Free lot (limited)
- Un Mar Uses
- Yes
How Un Mar de Colores Uses This Beach
Un Mar's primary Encinitas beginner location. Sheltered cove, year-round lifeguards, and direct access from Encinitas Library classroom programming.
Local History & Character
Moonlight Beach is named for its former all-night beach parties in the late 1800s. Today it's Encinitas's primary family beach with a large sand area and protected swim zone.
Know Before You Go — Hazards & Safety
- ⚠Crowds in summer
Learn to Surf at Moonlight Beach
Un Mar de Colores offers free youth programs at this beach. Serving all Encinitas families, no cost, all equipment provided.