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Inn at Moonlight Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ 564 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Encinitas, California · 0.6 mi to the beach

Ocean view On-site lodging

Warm B&B featuring a landscaped garden & ocean views, plus free breakfast and parking.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity hosts up to 30 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 760-450-5028
  • Website innatmoonlightbeach.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

105 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Inn at Moonlight Beach and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging 2 mentions

“We stayed at the Inn at Moonlight Beach with our family for my 35th birthday, and it was truly a memorable experience.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 564 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 18 mentions

“I love to sit in different gorgeous places on site with a different small art project, then take my painted rocks to the garden on the way to the beach.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

From the reviews

Staying at this inn was an absolute delight. Every single detail is so meticulously and consciously designed that you can feel the care in every corner. The energy here is just incredible. Truly a one-of-a-kind oasis near the beach in San Diego. I can’t recommend it enough!

★★★★★ — Becky, Nov 2025

When i arrived at the Inn at Moonlight Beach, it felt less like checking into a hotel and more like stepping into a place designed for stillness and reset. From the moment I arrived, everything encouraged me to slow down. My breath, my pace, even my thoughts. The space is beautifully simple and intentional.

★★★★★ — Jai, Feb 2026

The ultimate relaxation spot. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was so peaceful and calming. It's truly so beautiful, quiet, and soothing. It’s more than just hotel it’s a wellness sanctuary. If you’re looking for a stunning, relaxing getaway in Encinitas to recharge your soul, this is it.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Dec 2025

We stayed at the Inn at Moonlight Beach with our family for my 35th birthday, and it was truly a memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, the team went above and beyond to make my birthday special, showing incredible warmth, patience, and kindness toward my two-year-old.

★★★★★ — Harichandana, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 564 reviews →

Getting married at Inn at Moonlight Beach

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.