City park · Old Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Overlook

400 Moonlight Lane Verified Checked September 2026

The grassy overlook and succulent garden above Moonlight Beach
Photo: cultivar413, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr. Resized.

A blufftop picnic and viewpoint spot above Moonlight Beach. You can permit it only for small special ceremonies such as weddings or memorials.

Published prices

FeePrice
Park permit, resident private party, 25-50 peopleListed as 'per use'; daily fee due with application. Ceremony rate not listed separately; assumed to apply.$38 / day
Park permit, non-resident party, 25-50 peopleClass 7 = groups with less than 50% Encinitas residents. Ceremony rate not listed separately; assumed to apply.$65 / day
Permit processing feeNon-refundable. Card convenience fees are extra.$3
$1M liability insurance (required for every permit)The City sells coverage but doesn't publish the priceNot published

Bookable areas: Special ceremonies (wedding or memorial), 25-75 people (permit guide)

At a glance

Capacity
75 guests
Setting
Outdoor
Hours
Dawn to dusk (unless there's a permitted event)
Parking
street
Run by
City of Encinitas

Amenities

  • Restrooms (no)
  • Playground (no)
  • Picnic tables
  • BBQ grills · not listed
  • Sports fields (no)
  • Beach access (no)
  • Dogs allowed · not listed
  • Accessible (ADA)

Rules

Alcohol
No alcohol (City beaches page; EMC 9.28.040A covers beach overlooks).
Bounce houses
Not permitted (the City bans bounce houses under outdoor permits)
Amplified sound
Not permitted under outdoor permits
Canopies
May be allowed, but need extra review and approval. List them on the application.
Other rules
Dawn to dusk unless there's a permitted event. Apply at least 25 days ahead.

How to book

Ceremonies (weddings, memorials) of 25–75 people only, by City Outdoor Facility Use Permit.

Location

400 Moonlight Lane · Pin from the street address. Get directions

Nearby

Sources

We checked these pages in September 2026. Prices change; confirm with the venue before you book. Something out of date? Tell us.

  1. encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/parks-beaches-trails/beaches
  2. encinitasca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4611/639077115035330000
  3. ecode360.com/44477844