Moonlight Beach

Council to mull over new  lifeguard tower and other projects

Council to mull over new lifeguard tower and other projects

ENCINITAS — City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to place five infrastructure projects at the top of its list for consideration.

Lifeguards are busy making rescues of a different kind

Lifeguards are busy making rescues of a different kind

ENCINITAS — Normally, Annie Howe, a senior ocean lifeguard with the Encinitas Lifeguards, is busy watching the water in anticipation of having to save someone from the ocean.

Moonlight tree lights way for the holiday season

Moonlight tree lights way for the holiday season

For 18 years the large pine at the southern end of Moonlight beach has been decorated with lights and a star to celebrate the holiday season. Commemorated as a limited edition Christmas ornament by DEMA, the pine was originally planted by the Danforth family back in 1952 and now stands 85 feet tall. Once decorated, [...]

County to assess water quality following sewage spill

County to assess water quality following sewage spill

ENCINITAS — Following a spill that leaked 6,200 gallons of sewage into Moonlight Beach Sunday, closing a span of approximately 200 feet of beach, County officials are expected to test the water again today before reopening the area for recreational activities.

Council votes unanimously to issue bonds for park, beach projects

ENCINITAS — The City Council voted unanimously to issue bonds to pay for the Encinitas Community Park and Moonlight Beach improvements despite some lingering objections by residents Wednesday.

Groundbreaking ceremonies held for Encinitas Community Park and Moonlight Beach improvements

Groundbreaking ceremonies held for Encinitas Community Park and Moonlight Beach improvements

Encinitas — The city recently marked the start of two major projects: the 44-acre Encinitas Community Park, also known as the Hall Property, and Moonlight Beach improvements.