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    Location: Encinitas, San Diego County, California, United States

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    January 21, 2025

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    Situated in Encinitas, north of San Diego, Moonlight Beach earned its name from midnight picnics held there in the 1900s. Renowned for surfing and beach volleyball, it offers ample parking, restrooms, lifeguards, and a surf station, despite its modest size.

    February 17, 2019

    Hiking

    Moonlight Beach is located in the small town of Encinitas north of San Diego. In the 1900s, the beach was used for midnight picnics and got its name. The beach is a well-known spot for surfing. Beach volleyball can also be played. It is not very big, but has lots of parking, toilets, lifeguard and surf station.
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    February 27, 2019

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    From this place, everyone has a beautiful view of the Moonlight Beach and the cliffs.
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    1. Cardiff State Beach Parking to Moonlight State Beach loop — Cardiff & Moonlight Beaches

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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