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Moonlight Beach in Encinitas - Something for Everyone in Encinitas CA

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

June 01, 2008 12:57 PM

Moonlight Beach

Something for Everyone in Encinitas CA

Moonlight Beach is an attractive activity-oriented beach located just a few blocks from the down town Encinitas area. Plus there is lots of stuff to do nearby depending on your mood and what you enjoy doing.

Moonlight Beach in Encinitas CA

You can learn more about the Moonlight Beach area by checking out the links below:

Read:

Encinitas Dining and Shopping Extravaganza for a tour of the downtown area and information on shopping and dining (restaurants and other information may have changed since this was written!)
Encinitas Things to Do - Visit the Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat

The Moonlight Beach video below will give you a good idea of why this beach is so popular with locals and visitors.

With shopping nearby, plenty of restaurants (about 50), beach activities such as kite flying, beach volley ball, and surfing, plus the amenities (snack shop, rentals, changing rooms and showers, barbecue pits, picnic areas, on-beach pathways for the physically challenged) it is easy to see what the parking lots fill up on good beach days.

You can even join the drum circle under the palm tree when it happens!

2014 NOTE: There have been major renovations to Moonlight Beach since this original post was written, in particular the new snack bar and bathhouse.

There are also hotels and several B and Bs within walking distance for those who are visiting (some with views of the beach and ocean). What more can you ask?

For information on the Encinitas real estate market and housing in and around Moonlight Beach, including Leucadia (the popular surfer community just to the south) and other things of interest, check out the following articles:

Read:

I hope you enjoy the Moonlight Beach video (I apologize but it was a bit windy - but that's common at the beach - so there's a lot of noise).

If I can answer any questions about the seaside community of Encinitas or the residential area surrounding Moonlight Beach, please give me a call or text me at (760) 840-1360.

Click the link below to learn more about housing in Encinitas, and in and around the Moonlight Beach area!

SEARCH FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN ENCINITAS

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Becky Respess

Broker/Associate Century 21 Judge Fite Co - Cedar Hill, TX

ABR, CRB, CRS

Jeff, wonderful blog. You did a great localism post. It really makes me want to visit Encinitas and Moonlight Beach. Thank you for sharing.

Jun 01, 2008 01:03 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Jeff, that was wonderful and I am glad you did this. It really helps me better understand how we can use video to market certain areas. I loved the fact that you also had a house being tented in the distance. Reality strikes home. Termites love our houses even when they are practically on the beach. Too bad they don't eat fish instead of wood. They must never of heard of the omega 3's, lol.

Jun 01, 2008 01:07 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff great job on the video. This is the first time that I have heard you voice and I did not notice any Boooooostan accent.

Jun 01, 2008 01:59 PM

Linda Scanlan

A Fan of AR - Burleson, TX

Jeff, great video! I wish I lived at the beach..it's one of my favorite places to be.

Jun 01, 2008 02:10 PM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Jeff,

Great job! It's easy to see why you're the real estate expert for Encinitas.

Jun 01, 2008 03:50 PM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Jeff,

Great job! It's easy to see why you're the real estate expert for Encinitas.

Jun 01, 2008 03:51 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Becky - thanks for the kind words. it's easy to write about a place I really enjoy. Now we need to get you down here.

Jeff

Jun 01, 2008 04:46 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

William - hey, thanks. I am getting more and more comfortable wtih video but still need lots of practice. The tented home was a bonus - just happened to be there at the right time. Those darn termites...

Jeff

Jun 01, 2008 04:48 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

George - boy, you have missed all my other videos?? LOL

Nope, no Boston accent. I didn't grow up there so it mever really caught on I guess.

Jeff

Jun 01, 2008 04:51 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Linda - thanks for the compliment. It definitely is MY favorite place to be. I don't get there often enough.

Jeff

Jun 01, 2008 04:52 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

So nice of you to say that, Lynda. It's an area I know well, and enjoy personally, as well as helping others to get settled here.

Jeff

Jun 01, 2008 04:54 PM

Irina Netchaev

Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA

Pasadena CA Real Estate

Jeff, love the video! It really gives a much better perspective and feel for the area. The beach is spectacular!

Jun 01, 2008 05:04 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

It's a pretty cool beach, Irina. The video was fun to do but I had to record it several times, and it could be better. It was a beautiful day but rather windy.

Jeff

Jun 01, 2008 05:58 PM

Neal Bloom

Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL

Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Jeff,

Looks like a romantic place to walk with your wife...but don't tell mine or I might have to run down to our local beach for a quick fix:)

Jun 01, 2008 11:58 PM

Diane Aurit

LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC

Lake Norman Real Estate

Jeff, your best work yet. I loved hearing your voice and the great background information your provided. I don't remember this beach for some reason but it is wonderful awesome and seems to have something for everyone. You are such an incredible source of information about your greater Carlsbad area.

Jun 02, 2008 12:51 AM

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Jeff, Moonlight beach looks wonderful, enjoyed the video. And I love the buttons on your post! Very professional.

Jun 07, 2008 06:46 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Neal - LOL. It IS that kind of place. BUt we so rarely take advantage of it. :)

Thanks, Diane. It really is a special place - I like it best when it is not crowded.

Virginia - glad you cam by and enjoyed the tour.