Moonlight Beach Motel

Operating since 1976 as the closest motel in Encinitas to the ocean, this coastal stop keeps the focus on easy, unhurried routines. Air-conditioned rooms range from three-bed setups to spaces with private balconies or garden patios, each stocked with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker, alongside select layouts with full kitchenettes. Guests can grill dinner outdoors on the communal barbecues, while downtown’s taco stands, independent shops, and sidewalk eateries are only a quick walk down the road.