City beach · Old Encinitas
Swami's Beach
A world-famous surf spot below a blufftop park with restrooms, picnic spots and viewpoints. It's better for watching surfers and sunsets than for a party.
Published prices
No fees: free to use, first come, first served.
At a glance
- Capacity
- Not published
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Hours
- 5am-10pm
- Parking
- Not listed
- Run by
- City of Encinitas
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Playground (no)
- Picnic tables
- 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. Surf instruction needs a special permit from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Parking lot with ADA spaces; the City doesn't say whether it's free.
How to book
Location
1298 S. Coast Hwy 101, 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 Something out of date?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.