Moonlight State Beach

A lifeguard tower at the City of Encinitas Marine Safety Center with a view of the ocean at sunset.
A lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A coastal beach with houses along the cliffside, a sandy shore, and waves crashing onto the beach.
A beach with two bicycles parked near a palm tree, a building in the background, and people in the distance.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a rocky cliff with palm trees, and a clear sky.

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

￥8,934
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

￥3,918
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

￥2,349
per traveler
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

￥6,583
per adult
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk
Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

￥9,247
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

￥17,240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
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City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4.5 out of 5
Middletown
Price was ￥241,959, price is now ￥198,286 per person
￥198,286
per person
Jan 20 - Jan 26
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Diego (SAN)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
beautiful property, great views and lots of space.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

Featured on MTV Oceanfront View Estate + Pool, Pickleball, Theater, Arcade, Gym, Gourmet Kitchen Celebrity Oceanfront Estate by Avantstay

Featured on MTV Oceanfront View Estate + Pool, Pickleball, Theater, Arcade, Gym, Gourmet Kitchen Celebrity Oceanfront Estate by Avantstay

3 out of 5
Bird Rock
Save 100% on your flight
Price was ￥3,601,118, price is now ￥2,731,520 per person
￥2,731,520
per person
Jan 20 - Jan 27
found 2 days ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Diego (SAN)
No reviews

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

3.5 out of 5
Point Loma
Price was ￥272,188, price is now ￥231,248 per person
￥231,248
per person
Jan 20 - Jan 27
found 2 days ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,146 reviews)
Truly exceptional property. Felt like we were in Hawaii especially in the pool area, which was enormous. Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

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Moonlight State Beach

9.2/10 (544 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Moonlight State Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2 out of 5
133 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
233 2nd St Encinitas CA
Moonlight Beach Motel
2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

Encinitas CA
2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

2 out of 5
410 N Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas CA
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

2.5 out of 5
607 Leucadia Blvd Encinitas CA
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach

3.5 out of 5
105 North Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas Encinitas CA
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10

Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10

Encinitas CA
Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10
Oceanfront Home, Stone Steps Beach Access, Jacuzzi on Oceanfront Deck

Oceanfront Home, Stone Steps Beach Access, Jacuzzi on Oceanfront Deck

Encinitas CA
Oceanfront Home, Stone Steps Beach Access, Jacuzzi on Oceanfront Deck
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