Stone Steps Beach 1

Stone Steps Beach is a locals beach in Encinitas that is a little off-the-beaten-track. The city has signed it as “Stonesteps Beach Access” (spelled as one word), but most people refer to it as Stone Steps. The reason for this name is a large concrete and stone stairway that descends the steep crumbly bluff to the narrow beach below. Surfers catch waves that roll over a reef here. It’s a great beach to walk in either direction, but be aware that high tides can cover the entire beach in this area. To get here, head west on El Portal Street from Highway 101 then veer left onto S El Portal St to the end. Park on a nearby street and head down the stairs.