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San Elijo State Beach

San Elijo State Beach
Photo: Bjorn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
San Diego County, California
Nearest town
0.9 miles south of Encinitas
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About San Elijo State Beach

This stretch of coastline sits along the Pacific Ocean, giving visitors direct access to sand and shoreline. The beach is managed as part of California's state park system, protecting the coastal strip for public use. Its setting along the water forms the core of what the park offers to those who visit.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

San Elijo State Beach is in San Diego County, California, 0.9 miles south of Encinitas. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near San Elijo State Beach

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Towns near San Elijo State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.