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Leucadia State Beach, Encinitas, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

Leucadia State Beach

A compact, rocky shoreline in Encinitas, known locally as Beacon's Beach, used for water sports and picnics.

948 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA · Encinitas, CA

About Leucadia State Beach

Leucadia State Beach sits north of San Diego, west of Interstate 5, in the Neptune area of Encinitas. The City of Encinitas runs the site under an agreement with the state, and locals call it Beacon's Beach. Visitors come to swim, surf, fish, and picnic. Beach access is by an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard. The state page notes that this park does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass.

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