However, you can contact California State Parks regarding camping at State beaches near Encinitas. San Elijo State Beach offers swimming, surfing and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with people that snorkel and dive. South Carlsbad State Beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer.
Stairs lead to the beach.
Q. I noticed that there is a maintenance problem at one of the City's parks. Click here to go to our parks and beaches maintenance web page. Click here to jump to our recreation program's web page. A program registration form may be downloaded and printed by clicking here . The department also provides staff support for the Encinitas Youth Commission .