[Moonlight Beach, Encinitas CA | Moonlight Beach, Encinitas CA Moonlight Beach, well, technically Moonlight State Beach, is a state beach (surprise) in Encinitas, California - but it is managed by the city. You can find Moonlight, by exiting I5 at Encinitas Blvd, and driving west until you hit the Pacific Ocean (about 1 mile). You can find maps and tourist information | Moonlight Beach, Encinitas CA]