Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's Beach)

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Address
948 Neptune Ave, Encinitas
Operator
City of Encinitas
Access
Trail down the bluff
Annual pass
Not accepted
  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Fishing

About this beach

Leucadia State Beach, which locals call Beacon's Beach, is a small, rocky beach below the bluffs at 948 Neptune Avenue in the Leucadia neighborhood of Encinitas. The City of Encinitas operates it.

Getting down

The beach is reached by an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard. It's used for surfing, swimming, fishing and snorkeling.

Good to know

Unlike most state beaches, Beacon's doesn't accept the State Parks annual day-use pass. Encinitas beach rules apply: no dogs, no alcohol or glass, and no smoking on the beach or beachfront sidewalks.

Getting there & access

Getting there

Take the improved trail down the bluff at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard.

Dogs
Not allowed
Phone
(760) 633-2740

What's here

  • Surfing

    Surfing and windsurfing

  • Swimming

    Swimming in the surf

  • Fishing

    Fishing from the beach

Rules & official resources

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Questions boaters ask

That's the local name for Leucadia State Beach, and the sign at the top of the bluff says Beacon's.

No. Encinitas doesn't allow dogs on its beaches.

By an improved trail down the bluff at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard.
Sources: parks.ca.gov · encinitasca.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 ·

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