beaches
Swami's Beach in Encinitas is
a popular surfing
beach with fantastic waves
located below Seacliff Roadside Park, a region that includes
a parking lot, public restrooms, set of scenic, wooden steps
perched on a hill high above the Pacific Ocean and sand
beach that are part of Swami's. Named for the
Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat, Gardens and Hermitage
located a few hundred yards north on Highway 101, this beach
is a local favorite for surfing. On most mornings and
evenings, you can stand on the steps and watch the surfers
walk by in a steady stream. Young surfers who mount their
bicycles and old surfers who hop into their cars and drive
appear to own the finest boards and body suits. They take
their surfing seriously and Swami's holds a reputation for
providing some of the best waves on the San Diego coastline.
For those who want to enjoy a
picnic or walk on the beach, parking is usually limited,
especially in the summer months and on weekends. There are a
few picnic tables, however, and pay phones. Alcohol is not
permitted, dogs are forbidden and no glass containers may be
used at Swami's Beach.
Beaches with Public Access
Beach Parking: 5am - 10pm
Beach Use: 4am - 2am
No dogs, alcohol, or glass allowed
Lifeguard Towers Open: 10am - 6pm during the Summer Season
(late June to Labor Day)
For more information, 760-633-2740
Surfing Information: Swami's
Surfing Association. P.O. Box 230751, Encinitas, CA 92024
www.swamissurfingassociation.org
Holds annual
surfing competition to raise money for scholarships and
programs, monthly meetings and is a member of the Coalition
of Surfing Clubs
