Near Moonlight State Beach
When you stay at Moonlight Beach Motel in Encinitas, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 7 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. This motel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
14.5 km / 9 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
37.9 km / 23.5 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
42.4 km / 26.3 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
47.8 km / 29.7 mi
Beaches nearby
Moonlight State Beach
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Beacon Beach
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
San Elijo State Beach
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Swamis Beach
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Leucadia State Beach
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Grandview Surf Beach
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Cardiff State Beach
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
South Ponto Beach
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Tide Beach Park
6.5 km / 4 mi
What's nearby
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Self Realization Fellowship
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
San Diego Botanic Garden
1.6 km / 1 mi
Encinitas Community Park
3 km / 1.9 mi
Eli Howard Surf School
3.2 km / 2 mi
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
No cribs (infant beds)
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Access via exterior corridors
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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