Leucadia State Beach, also known as Beacon's Beach, is a public beach in the city of Encinitas, California, United States. It is operated as Beacon's Beach by the city under a 20-year agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation.[1][2] Established in 1949,[3] the 10.6-acre (4.3 ha) site is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, fishing, and other beach activities.
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Location | Encinitas, California |
Nearest city | Encinitas |
Coordinates | 33°3′54″N 117°18′18″W / 33.06500°N 117.30500°W |
Area | 10.6-acre (4.3 ha) |
Established | 1949 |
Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
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See also
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edit- ^ Burgin, Aaron (January 7, 2016). "Beacon's Beach bluff being monitored 'daily'". The Coast News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ^ "Leucadia SB". California State Parks. Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks. p. 28. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.