Leucadia State Beach (Beacon’s)
- Beach
- Regional draw
- Encinitas
Leucadia State Beach offers a narrow coastal beach setting beneath the bluffs in Encinitas, commonly approached at Beacon’s.
The shoreline provides a different experience from the city’s larger, more developed beach parks.
Check current access notices before using the bluff-side approach, which can be affected by erosion and repairs. Tides and surf influence how much beach is available. The photograph shows the beach below the cliffs rather than a guarantee of a safe stair or trail descent on the day of your visit.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Tim Buss / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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