City beach · Old Encinitas

Stonesteps Beach

350 S. El Portal Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Verified Checked September 2026

Stone Steps Beach at low tide under the bluffs
Photo: Tim Buss, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr. Resized.

A neighborhood beach with street parking only and no restrooms.

Published prices

No fees: free to use, first come, first served.

At a glance

Capacity
Not published
Setting
Outdoor
Hours
Beach 4am-2am; parking 5am-10pm
Parking
street
Run by
City of Encinitas

Amenities

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

Rules

Alcohol
Prohibited on City beaches and overlooks (EMC 9.28.040A)
Bounce houses
Not addressed. Not allowed under City permits.
Amplified sound
Not addressed. Not allowed under City permits.
Canopies
Not addressed
Other rules
No dogs, portable grills, smoking or glass. First come, first served.

How to book

Location

350 S. El Portal Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 · 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 Something out of date?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. ecode360.com/44477844