Top rated Public beaches in Encinitas, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Public beaches in Encinitas

Experience the best that Encinitas has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 59 places from Public beach category.

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Carlsbad City Beach

Public beach

👍👍 This has always been my favorite beach whenever we visit So California. It is an excellent location with several different places to eat for lunch/dinner/snacks. There Always seems to be parking if you’re willing to drive around a little to find it. Access to the beach is direct and easy, with a few...

4.90 (232 reviews) (~14.53 km from centre)

Carlsbad State Beach

State park

👍👍 Loved this wide pale sand beach, with rolling waves that occasionally connect for long stretches. It's like dancing waters, when shore breakers are sizable. The foam jumps & dances, before plummeting back down. Surfing this beach, looked challenging...at least it did for the guy we watched. The...

4.90 (62 reviews) (~12.91 km from centre)

Lifeguard La Jolla Cove

Park

Cozy stretch of sand tucked between sandstone cliffs for swimmers, snorkelers & scuba divers.

4.80 (9.7K reviews) (~20.83 km from centre)

San Clemente Pier

Public beach

This long wooden pier extends into the ocean for sweeping views of the ocean & shoreline.

4.80 (6.5K reviews) (~52.37 km from centre)

Fletcher Cove Beach Park

Park

Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.

4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~5.36 km from centre)

Treasure Island Park

Public beach

Busy beach area offering swimming, scuba diving, tide pooling & other activities.

4.80 (1.8K reviews) (~68.3 km from centre)

Huntington Beach Pier

Fishing pier

👍👍 It is a wonderful place to be when seeking clarity, the feeling of peacefulness when the waves crash into each other, the sounds of the water, the birds, and the people laughing around you. Great for family and long walks.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~95.41 km from centre)

Sea Grove Park

Park

Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.

4.80 (968 reviews) (~8.96 km from centre)

Crystal Cove State Beach

Public beach

👍👍 This is a great little beach. The times I have been there, it has not been crowded. The sea life in the rocky areas are cool to explore. There is a fee to get in and a little walk to the edge of the bluff, which you will then need to walk down either stairs or a ramp, depending on where you enter fr...

4.80 (941 reviews) (~78.7 km from centre)

The Dunes

Public beach

👍👍 Good for hanging out and playing at the beach, would recommend sunglasses 😎

4.80 (688 reviews) (~40.75 km from centre)

Windansea Park

Park

Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.

4.80 (654 reviews) (~22.95 km from centre)

Victoria Beach

Public beach

👍 A nice small patch of beach that is tricky to get to, made famous by a cottage core tower with some nice tide pools throughout. Don’t listen to Google as it will try to have you drive through what is actually a private community towards the southern end of the beach. You’ll have to park along the P...

4.80 (362 reviews) (~69.25 km from centre)

Stan's Beach

Public beach

👍👍 I know Stan would have been SO HAPPY about his favorite surf spot on Coronado being named in his memory! What an extraordinary human being he was! His infectious enthusiasm and zest for life will live on forever! Love you “Stan the Man!”

4.80 (248 reviews) (~41.7 km from centre)

Little Treasure Cove

Public beach

👍👍 Such a cute place. Go at low tide to be able to get into the cave. You can go to Crystal Cove Park and park in lot 1. $15 entrance fee per car. It's the closest to this cove. Most of the trail is paved, so would be okay for a stroller or wheelchair.

4.80 (224 reviews) (~80.59 km from centre)

La Jolla Beach

Public beach

4.80 (183 reviews) (~20.26 km from centre)

H Street Viewpoint

Park

👍👍 the pictures i've posted and others do not do this overlook justice. this is a great location to spend some time alone or with others and watch the ocean crash back and forth. the benches are in the shade and you'll have a bit of an obstructed view due to the fencing. i know next time we visit we wi...

4.80 (156 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Newport Beach

Public beach

👍👍 I love Newport Jetty area, less folks, relaxing

4.80 (48 reviews) (~90.01 km from centre)

Carlsbad State Beach Jetty

Public beach

👍 It's a good beach, has lots of sand crabs, parking is usually easy but it does cost 15 on weekdays and 20 on weekends. Always have lifeguards during the day!

4.80 (40 reviews) (~13.21 km from centre)

Newport Beach Pier

Fishing pier

Scenic pier popular for fishing & ocean views, convenient to beach & nearby shops & restaurants.

4.70 (16.5K reviews) (~86.77 km from centre)

Mission Beach Park

Park

Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities.

4.70 (6.7K reviews) (~30.13 km from centre)

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Top rated Public beaches in Encinitas, United States