Beach Wolf

4.9 (42 reviews)

Beach Equipment Rentals, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos

Closed • 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Mabel B.

For a "concession stand" this is the best one I've come across so far. Been stopping by here for four summers in a row now and the food and drinks have been consistently good. Their lattes, tacos, sandwiches and breakfast food rival sit down restaurants just down the street. You order at the window and wait for your stuff. Some days are fast and some days the wait can take a little longer. So convenient while hanging on the beach.

Emani R.

A cool spot to get a bite at a beautiful beach.The potato curry tacos were delicious! The guys at the stand were also friendly and had great music playing.

The food was fantastic loved my poke bowl. The service was fantastic and very nice. The location was top tier and right on the beach. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

Braised pork plate, Mac salad, Thai rice and cucumber salad was delicious!!

FREE parking at the beach, good service and quality food and Beautiful sunsets. There Beach Wolf hot dog (braised pork/ bacon/ truffle /sesame seeds), coconut potato curry tacos and pork plate amazing!

A E.

Perfect beachside shack with elevated food at a reasonable price! Tried for lunch and had the tacos and chilli dog. Everything comes out quick. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu

Arnel D.

A great option for coffee or hot chocolate, even ice cream or shaved ice when at the beach. Prices are reasonable and service is fast. They offer tacos as well but I didn't give it a try this go around. Located next to the restrooms, it can't be missed.

Sol C.

I get tacos and an iced coffee for lunch any time I can from Beach Wolf. Their tacos are some of the best of the best!!! Truly flavorful and delicious. The curried potato taco is my favorite, but the shrimp tacos and breakfast tacos are also phenomenal. Don't miss this amazing beach shack, it's really excellent food and lovely service every time.

Kyle K.

I left this place a review back in March and this is an update to that, Wonderful service by Justin as usual, I'm hoping this place picks up because the people who don't stop by here and grab some eat are missing out.

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If I could add 10 stars I would yall are actually the sweetest funniest awesome people. There not only kind but have the GREATEST PERSONALITY AND FOOD. 10/10 and the beach and the food is just an immaculate combo. Just love this place would def go again! The ambiance was perfect the beach and the food is nicely displayed. read more

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Long D.

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Best beach side concession food at a beautiful Moon light state beach. Selling breakfast and lunch sandwiches and tacos, hotdogs and salads too. Ordered at window and wait to pick it up. Service is adequate. Food is consistent good and satisfactory for beach goers. Location cannot be better. read more

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Diana W.

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Amazing beach dining outdoor views. Takeout Casual dining on the beach!! Free parking lot above it, with lots of street parking too. Loved their food menu. Order at the cashier, and eat on the beach. There's plenty of concrete picnic tables off the sand and on the sand. On Moonlight State Beach. No dogs, skateboarding, and alcoholic beverages allowed. Tons of benches at the parking lot cliff area, with amazing beach views from above. Maybe dogs allowed there? Pork plate! The pork was overly saucy but still a great deal, and not bad. Our friend liked his curry tacos too. We visited on a Wednesday 12pmish in mid Oct 65F weather, on the way toward East SD. It was empty, amazing scenery, lots of free parking and seating. Good amount of surfers in the water, and people setup on the sand. Overall, love that we can dine on the sand like that! Restrooms are also very clean. I'm definitely bookmarking this beach to visit again. I bet it's packed on the weekends and such. read more

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Mabel B.

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For a "concession stand" this is the best one I've come across so far. Been stopping by here for four summers in a row now and the food and drinks have been consistently good. Their lattes, tacos, sandwiches and breakfast food rival sit down restaurants just down the street. You order at the window and wait for your stuff. Some days are fast and some days the wait can take a little longer. So convenient while hanging on the beach. read more

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Emani R.

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A cool spot to get a bite at a beautiful beach.The potato curry tacos were delicious! The guys at the stand were also friendly and had great music playing. read more

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dylan h.

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The food was fantastic loved my poke bowl. The service was fantastic and very nice. The location was top tier and right on the beach. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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Bob S.

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They no longer have any of the plates. The pork is all oven baked, and very greasy. I don't know if they changed owners, but it is nothing like any of the pictures. Honestly, the food is edible, but just barely. read more

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David V.

Hello Bob, we appreciate you dining here at Beach wolf moonlight. We…

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Justin L.

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FREE parking at the beach, good service and quality food and Beautiful sunsets. There Beach Wolf hot dog (braised pork/ bacon/ truffle /sesame seeds), coconut potato curry tacos and pork plate amazing! read more

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Loren S.

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Wow! So the owner reached out to me very quickly and wanted to make it right. He and I coordinated to connect in person and he went above and beyond. I can't say I have had someone care as much as he did to turn this around. Very kind! Had some great tacos!! read more

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Sal B.

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Absolutely love BeachWolf! The food looks and tastes incredible and the service is always amazing! Beautiful spot, Beautiful food, I'd recommend this place to anyone read more

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A E.

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Perfect beachside shack with elevated food at a reasonable price! Tried for lunch and had the tacos and chilli dog. Everything comes out quick. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu read more

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Arnel D.

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A great option for coffee or hot chocolate, even ice cream or shaved ice when at the beach. Prices are reasonable and service is fast. They offer tacos as well but I didn't give it a try this go around. Located next to the restrooms, it can't be missed. read more

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Andrew S.

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Had the potato curry tacos and the carnitas. Both were very good. Carnitas were pretty typical shredded pork garnished nicely. Potato curry was a good combo with fresh guac keeping it juicy. Service was quick and friendly, and a great location to grab tacos by the beach. Outdoor seating only, window service, which works great on nice sunny days. read more

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Kerri K.

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This is hands down the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. We'd read the reviews and were a little skeptical when we walked up and it said concession stand. Don't be fooled! This sandwich is amazing. read more

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Sol C.

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I get tacos and an iced coffee for lunch any time I can from Beach Wolf. Their tacos are some of the best of the best!!! Truly flavorful and delicious. The curried potato taco is my favorite, but the shrimp tacos and breakfast tacos are also phenomenal. Don't miss this amazing beach shack, it's really excellent food and lovely service every time. read more

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Tim B.

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This place is such a surprise! It's right on Moonlight Beach and while you would not expect "concession stand" food to be good, it's actually amazingly delicious! I had the Barbacoa 24 hour braised beef breakfast sandwich and it was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. My daughter had the potato coconut curry tacos. She's vegetarian was delighted to find they had such good, tasty and healthy options. And because it's right on the beach you can sit and watch the waves while you enjoy the gourmet food. This place is so good we're coming back for sure! read more

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Rachel B.

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One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Right on the beach, great service, reasonably priced, and very good food

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Joe O.

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Great food and amazing service! Everything on the menu is worth a try! Best Beach food I've had. I come to this beach for this place! read more

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Kyle K.

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I left this place a review back in March and this is an update to that, Wonderful service by Justin as usual, I'm hoping this place picks up because the people who don't stop by here and grab some eat are missing out. read more

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Lauren K.

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It is so nice not having to pack food and drinks when we take the kids to the beach! The tacos are delicious and the kids love the shaved ice. Plus, when I experienced a credit card processing error, David and Justin were quick to respond and super nice about it. We will definitely be back! read more

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Joanna M.

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Very flavorful and delicious veggie taco.! They were out of the potato curry tacos, but they offered an alternative vegetarian option with grilled veggies, soy chorizo, and more. Many places would have made this a bit bland, but not here. So much flavor. read more

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Audrey L.

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This place is honestly does not deserve to be noted as concession stand. The food here is gourmet. So good! My favorite item to get is the Barbacoa tacos and the veggie curry tacos. They have so many items that I have tried and they just keep getting better. The last item I ordered was a chicken teriyaki rice bowl. I don't know how they do it but this little stand comes with a big punch! read more

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Denise M.

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Nice atmosphere outdoors. Right on the Main Street. Food was very good. Service was friendly.

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Dana T.

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Very tasty tacos. Consistently good. Worth a trip even if you're not heading to the beach.

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Celene M.

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What a gem! Right on the beach with a gorgeous sunset, superb customer service (thank you Justin), and the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended!!! read more

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Holly F.

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The food here was a hit! Definitely a surprise for a beach concession stand. Justin was super friendly and helpful. We got the Ocean Tacos (which were poke) and they were probably the best seafood tacos I have ever had. We also got the pulled pork sandwich, and for us midwesterners who actually smoke meat ourselves, it was top notch! This is a destination food spot, with a great view! read more

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Jake R.

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Beach Wolf has the greatest barbacoa breakfast sandwich! This no ordinary beach shack, everything they have is extremely high quality and fresh. Staff is super friendly and very informative about their food sourcing. Highly recommend! read more

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Keara G.

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I love Beach Wolf - best tacos and breakfast sandwich in San Diego!! Enjoying 5 start chef created food right on Moonlight Beach - doesn't get any better! read more

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Jessica L.

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If I could leave more stars, I would. I hired Justin and his team for my husband's surprise birthday bonfire party. Justin worked within my budget, guided me in hosting an outdoor party, and made an incredible meal that everyone enjoyed. We were able to accomidate all dietary restrictions and the guests were super impressed with how great the food was. He even sent everyone home with to-go boxes. I would hire Beach Wolf for events moving forward. Incredible experience. Highly recommend his homemade macaroni salad... we are all still talking about it. read more

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Steve C.

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Do you want to sit on the beach and eat tacos? Of course ya do!! This slammin' joint right on moonlight beach will give you exactly what you want, the dankest, belly bumping, barbacoa tacos west of B street! Got mine with a hot cocoa and whipped cream for a perfect winter lunch on these frigid 60° SD days. Seriously a hole in the wall place that's wayyyyy too good not to spread the word around for. So you know taco stand, and city taco, and Roberto's and the rest... But none of them are Literally on the beach. They have an awesome menu for lots of things that aren't tacos too, like salads breakfast Sammy's and waffles! So talk yourself on a walk on down to Beach Wolf, and y'all be Howling to all yas friends to get on over there, too! This Food Guy gives it two big guac covered thumbs way up!! read more

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Alexander R.

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Beach Wolf Breakfast Sandwich was amazing. Not your typical BFS. Sooo good! If you're near the beach definitely worth the stop.

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Cyn H.

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Great breakfast tacos. Avocado toast looked and tasted great! Carnitas avacado toast, even better!

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Frank A.

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Delicious Barbacoa tacos on the beach can't be beat! Pleasant service too. I look forward to coming back.

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Joss T.

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They had literally the best barbecue burger I've ever had in my life, the sauce was top tier and perfect shredded meat

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Kel R.

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We tried the Barbacoa tacos and the breakfast sandwich. Everything from the service to the flavors of the food was a surprise coming from this concession stand. Will be back to try the rest of their menu items! Great job Beach wolf read more

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Larissa D.

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This place is a hidden gem and the best concession stand I've come across. Their tacos are so tasty - high quality meats and ingredients. I go to Moonlight more often now for the food. Be sure to check out the shaved ice too. Prices are way reasonable and service consistently good! read more

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Carol S.

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Outstanding food at an outstanding location! Beach Wolf sandwich for the win! Yes, it's Moonlight Beach concession stand but you will be amazed with the quality of the food! Not your ordinary beach concession! Flavors are unbelievable! And the coffee is top quality too (so says my husband who is a coffee connoisseur)! And with the ocean views to enjoy the amazing food, you must go and eat there! read more

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Homer S.

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I got the beach wolf dog and it was the best hot dog I have ever had. I came with a group. We all ordered different things and everyone loved what they got. No matter what you order here, you can't go wrong! The owner is very friendly and accommodating as well! read more

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Mona S.

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I contacted Justin about rentals for a bridal luncheon I was hosting and he responded Immediately to my questions! He went above and beyond with my needs and was super friendly with an "aim to please" attitude. And the fresh brewed tea was the best! Highly recommend Beach Wolf for any food or rental needs at charming Moonlight Beach! read more

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Aliyah M.

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Gourmet food right on the beach! Who can beat that? Try the potato curry tacos. Everything is great!

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386 B St
Encinitas, CA 92024
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(760) 915-4369
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Hours

What time does Beach Wolf open?

Beach Wolf opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Beach Wolf close?

Beach Wolf closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Beach Wolf take credit cards?

Yes, Beach Wolf takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Beach Wolf have catering options?

Yes, Beach Wolf does have catering options.

Does Beach Wolf have a happy hour?

Yes, Beach Wolf has a happy hour.

Does Beach Wolf serve alcohol?

No, Beach Wolf does not serve alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Beach Wolf have bike parking?

Yes, Beach Wolf has bike parking.

Does Beach Wolf have outdoor seating?

Yes, Beach Wolf has outdoor seating options.

Does Beach Wolf have parking?

Yes, Beach Wolf has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Beach Wolf have free WiFi?

Yes, Beach Wolf has free WiFi.

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My favorite stop on my recent trip to the San Diego area…read more Encinitas Fish Shop was recommended by one of my local SD work colleagues. I grabbed an Uber after work on a Thursday and headed north 11 miles. As I arrived at the Fish Shop, I could smell the goodness inside and saw the line waiting to order. The restaurant is on one side, with an open bar on the other. Ordering is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Pick your fish, pick how you want to consume it (plate, sandwich, salad), and pick your sides and drink. I went with my work colleagues recommendation of a blackened sea bass sandwich with onion rings and a Marg. That choice was FANTASTIC!!! You seat yourself once you order and place the buzzer given to you by the counter person on the unit on your table. Although busy, there were still tables available (bar and restaurant, plus out front). As the NBA playoffs were on, I sat inside. Everyone working here was friendly and as I already stated... my meal was the best I had on this San Diego visit. A bonus was a gorgeous sunset just 3 blocks down from the shop. I will be back to Encinitas Fish Shop when I next visit San Diego.

Fish Shop is always a solid choice and never disappoints ! So many options and I like that you just…read morewalk up and order what you want. You can't go wrong with any fish taco or surf and turf. We had the Cardiff crack (IYKYK) and it was delicious ! The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere has a relaxed, beachy vibe that makes it a great spot to hang out with friends, fam or enjoy a casual meal

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4.4

(166 reviews)

0.2 mi

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is so cute. It was perfect for my friend's birthday dinner. Our…read morewaiter, Andrew (i think) was awesome! Our food was all good and the drinks. The wine selection was perfect. Definitely recommend for any type of occasion! And, there is a sports bar next door that I would like to check out soon.

Update 2: the owner of this restaurant is a jerk. period. Avoid at all cost…read more ==== Update 1: With the recent reply by the owner I have to update the rating to 1 star. If you are understaffed, hire more people. If they are underpaid, pay them more. They're trying to give customers moral pressure to not tip high enough, as if it is customers' fault that the employees are not paid what they deserve. ==== The food was innovative - it was not of super good taste nor terrible, but I admire their effort to be creative. The service was honestly not bad, but what made me uncomfortable was that their suggested tips were 20% minimal. With the pressure of being presented the POS machine by the server, most people would not manually enter a lower tip.

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Espresso martini, best ever, you must try!

El Pueblo Mexican Food - Cardiff

So yesterday I went to get dinner at one of my favorite places, El Pueblo, and ordered their…read moredelicious Carnitas dinner plus chips and guacamole and when I got home, I realized that Arturo had forgotten any flour tortillas in order to eat the Carnitas. So I called the restaurant talked to a nice lady and she said Peter we're so sorry. Please bring it back when you can and we'll replace it for you or give you a credit. So today, I drove back took in the food and robin understood exactly what had gone down and replaced everything perfectly with a smile. That's great service Plus great food thank you all see you soon.

Fish Tacos are amazing for the price, but tonight we went to place an order for the family and got…read morehome to notice that we were missing 5 tacos. Tried calling a few times to let them know, but they didn't answer. Not very business friendly.

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Juanitas Taco Shop

When out-of-town visitors wanted burritos and other Mexican food for their last morning in San…read moreDiego, we headed to Juanitas! Lucy was very welcoming ... and patient while eight of us placed our orders. I finally tried the Huevos Rancheros (4/5). The eggs were perfect, but the rancheros sauce was a pico de gallo. The flour tortillas were great. My wife had our favorite here: Carnitas Burrito (5/5). In fact, we refer to this restaurant as "Juanitas Carnitas" ... the best Carnitas Burrito in San Diego County!

Amazing carnitas. Very authentic the lady behind the counter is an absolute gem reminds u of…read moreanybody's Tia in Mexico.

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Classic Encinitas Mexican food

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Moonlight State Beach

4.5

(387 reviews)

0.0 mi

Beach is clean with a free parking lot just above. At the entrance there's a nice little…read moreplayground, a concessions stand with actual options beyond your standard hotdogs and burgers. We came on a cloudy day so it wasn't really crowded and we found free parking in the lot up the hill, just above the beach. The lifeguard station is right there so there was a sense of added safety as my kids learned to surf. Beach was clean, people were chill, and we'll def be back!

We came here as a family and really enjoyed it. I actually believe this beach was recommended to…read moreme, and it was everything they said it would be. The beach was nice and the water felt really good, not too cold, which made it even better. My daughter had a blast playing in the sand and just being free, and my husband loved it too, especially since it was his first time being in warm ocean water. We were able to find a spot that wasn't overly crowded, which made it feel even more peaceful and relaxing. Overall it was just a really good beach day and I would definitely come back.

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Jet Ski Rentals

4.0

(4 reviews)

11.3 mi

This "business " doesn't have a website and when you call the number provided your calls get…read moreforwarded, no pricing on any page

The staff was great. Pricing was great. And not a ton of paperwork. I'll definitely go back and…read morerent again soon

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Paddle boarding was fun also! not difficult at all , we also rented jet ski. It was fun also, I was a little scared,

Sugar Sweet Farm

5.0

(117 reviews)

1.1 mi

Our son Cruz has been going to Sugar Sweet Farm since he was 6 years old. Last summer, as he was…read moreapproaching 12, we thought it would probably be his final camp season. We were wrong. He signed up again this year, and when we picked him up today, he couldn't stop talking about all the fun he had--just like he did when he was 6. Seeing that kind of excitement after all these years truly melted our hearts. Now, Cruz is already looking forward to becoming a counselor one day. Elizabeth, Farmer Bubba, and the entire team are simply the best. You've created a place where kids make memories that last a lifetime. Parents, if you're looking for an incredible summer camp experience, Sugar Sweet Farm is the place to be. Thank you for all the memories.

I brought my 16month old nephew to here. We had so much fun and had an amazing day here…read more Sign up and sign the prior visit. Lots of animals and activities for kids. Turtle, chicken, snakes, lizards , dogs, bunny, horses, rabbits.. etc For activities; play grounds, face painting, art class, play room I would definitely bring him here again.

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Coastal Kiddos

5.0

(14 reviews)

1.1 mi

Our 5-year old really enjoys this camp. We signed him up for ski week and he had tons of fun during…read morea very rainy week. Coach Brooks is amazing! We get funded through San Diego Regional Center and she was really great in accommodating our request and even offered an additional week of Spring Break camp because our school district had a different timeline than the other coastal schools. Coach Brooks and Coach Zora introduced our kid to lots of fun activities such as building forts, tide pooling, building and flying kites, hiking the slot at Annie's Canyon, and even encountering rattlesnakes. This was such a great outdoor activity for our kid in a safe and supportive environment. Being an only child, his exposure to interacting with multi-aged kids has been a tremendous experience. Thank you, Coastal Kiddos, for helping us build one of our child's best core memories!

My daughter has gone to a couple different sessions of these camps and they have been some of her…read morefavorites. The leaders seem really engaged and knowledgeable about the outdoors. They all actually seem to have a big heart for being outside which I am grateful for because it gives that contagious love of nature to this next generation. The activities they chose are all really fun and many of them unique or adapted to fit the week's theme. For example they made fairy houses outside out of natural materials and the staff had to have gotten there early the next day to be sure the fairies left them notes. So sweet and means so much to the littles. Another week they did a fun Tide-pooling scavenger hunt and made these cool nature journals in a way that kids could easily reproduce themselves instead of just buying the journals prepaid. Lots of little touches like that have set this company apart for me. Also appreciated was the customer service and ability to take feedback that I experienced with this company, speaks to the integrity of the staff which is invaluable. Good leadership, staff that really care about kids as well as being stewards of nature. I'm excited to have found them and looking forward to more camps with them in the future.

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Kristen V.

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2 years ago

We love Beach Wolf! They serve exceptional food (tacos are the best) and the service is incredible! Anytime we are in Encinitas we make it a point to stop by for lunch. Great food and great view. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you are in the SD area. read more

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Great high-energy service every time!The salads are fresh and flavorful, and the hot dogs are a must-try! I will continue to go back because the food has always been very consistent and you can tell made with effort! read more

Matt S.

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The Beach Wolf on Moonlight state beach in Encinitas is amazing! The service was great and the food was even better! Being able to enjoy tasty food on the beach is something I'll never forget and for sure be back! read more

Isaac S.

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Beach Wolf is awesome. The food is really good, the beachfront location is beautiful, and the service is always excellent. Definitely worth checking out. read more

David V.

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9 months ago

Best food right on the beach! Try the BBQ beef sando and the carnitas tacos. Service was great but line can get long in the summer. read more

Kayla H.

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The food was amazing! Excellent customer service! The barbacoa tacos were absolutely astounding!

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