Stonesteps Beach

Elite '09

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Diana H.

Encinitas, CA

7/29/2008

One of those "hidden" beaches along the coast that is only populated by locals or those renting vacation homes immediately nearby.  El Portal ends at the bluff, street parking only, then take the stairs down to the beach.  The stairs are STEEP, but it's not too far.  Just enough to weed out the really big hippos.  There's a lifeguard station at the bottom of the steps - always nice to know there's an official nearby if you scream.
The waves today were funky, so I can't say it was good for surfing or boarding.  We didn't even try.  Dang.  But we'll go back another day and try again.
The tide comes up pretty darn close to the bluff, so watch where you lay out your towel!  If you're too involved in your book, you might get wet! (...)
Pros - not crowded, quiet, maybe good waves, easy parking
Cons - no bathrooms (wait, that big, big ocean out there...), potential for sucky parking,

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