Moonlight Beach Motel

Hotel★ 4.6 (259 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance · near a station

About

Moonlight Beach Motel is a hotel to stay in Encinitas. It sits close to Bliss 101 and D Street Viewpoint, about 0.2 km from Encinitas Station. It scores 4.6/5 from 259 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Great, affordable room with a beautiful view of Moonlight Beach!.

What guests mention

Great, affordable room with a beautiful view of Moonlight Beach!

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Kitchen / kitchenetteFree Wi-Fi

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Bliss 1010.4 km
D Street Viewpoint0.5 km
S.S. Moonlight0.7 km
S.S. Encinitas0.7 km
I Street Viewpoint1.1 km
J Street Viewpoint1.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 19 places to eat🚌 3 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — 8.9 km → all hotels near CLD
Nearest station: Encinitas Station — 0.2 km
Nearest beach: Cardiff State Beach — 2.0 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 24.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Moonlight Beach Motel?

From Moonlight Beach Motel, the nearest station, Encinitas Station, is about 0.2 km away; McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is around 8.9 km away (straight-line distances).