# Beacon’s Beach > Oceanfront park offers gentle sloping beach with soft waves ideal for surfing and sunbathing. Busy community atmosphere grows throughout the day, with steep switchbacks providing access from nearby parking. Sandy areas below cliffs create peaceful spots for families and relaxation. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Beacon’s-Beach - Address: 919 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, California, United States ## What people say - "This beach is fabulous for surfing and boogie boarding." - "It's a great surf spot with soft, non-threatening waves." ## Good to know - There are steep switchbacks to climb down to access the beach. - Free street parking is available, especially easy in the early morning. - The beach gets significantly busier as the day goes on. - Public parking is available on Coast Highway 101, a short walk from the beach. - Progressive Surf Shop nearby offers surfboards for rent. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.