Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach was a destination that’s been on our radar for a couple of years. Wife & I needed a mini vacation that was within driving distance. Since we know the area it was time to see what this BnB was about. Easy & Quick online reservations since it tells you everything about the property. We were greeted warmly by the owners son. Our Beach Suite was clean & very roomy. Ocean breeze was constant & soothing welcome, instant unwind. We rose on a Monday morning to Helen in the kitchen with homemade goodies, jams, fresh fruit & goat cheese on olive bread. The various trains sounds made my stay extra special. There is nothing better than fresh ocean air & clickity clack railroad tracks to sleep to. Will return soon & as you can see, highly recommended if your looking to get outta town in town.

Had a great stay. We had the Serenity Room with a gas fireplace. Room was clean, comfortable and we’ll appointed. Owners were very nice folks and the breakfast was satistying. Within walking distance to restaurants and the beach.

We arrived a little later than expected and the owner’s son waited for us. He was very pleasant and personable. The room was clean and, breakfast was thoughtfully more than an average continental. Would definitely recommend this place.

A lovely, quaint and clean B&B with gracious and friendly hosts. The breakfast is delish with fresh baked goods, a beautifully presented fruit plate and freshly ground coffee. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

We stayed here over Labor Day Weekend and we were so thrilled to find a place with such a great location when all the other hotels were booked. We were not thrilled about spending $ 382 for only 2 nights but we were willing to give it a try. It was easy to find & easy to park. We rang the bell upon arrival (4pm) and were greeted almost immediately by the owners’ son (I forgot his name) but he was a sweetheart. Told us how everything worked, where everything was and let us know about the Blue Jellyfish (that were supposed to be harmless) they blew in all over the beach/​water in Encinitas from the recent storms from Mexico. They were called Valella Jellyfish, a bright vibrant blue, the size of your palm and beautiful… but there were thousands of them and no way I was getting in that water, harmless or not! (I posted a picture).
Problem #1: Hot Hot Hot!!! There was/​is no A/​C at this B&B but the weather was in the very high 80’s all weekend, the «Beach Room» we were in had only one window (so NO cross breeze). We were on the ground floor and told we should just leave the window AND the blinds open for air. YIKES. there would be no privacy as someone sitting or walking by the Patio would see everything in your room even while your sleeping. Hmmm, not my idea of a romantic setting. We did leave the window open, blinds closed and three fans on full speed going at all times over the weekend and the room still had to be a sweltering 85 degrees. It was miserably uncomfortably hot & sticky humid the entire stay in the «Beach Room». Even if it weren’t hot outside, I do not want to be on the ground floor and have to leave my window open to the outside for anyone to look in or break in.
Problem #2: The bathroom room shower was lined with mold all over the bottom edges and since there are no shelves to place you shampoo/​conditioner/​soaps etc you have to set them on the floor near or on the mold… YUCK!
Also, as an FYI to anyone staying here they only supply one bar of cheap soap. NO shampoo, conditioner, lotion are provided in the bathroom.
Problem #3: There is a few manmade ice trays in the refrigerator in the office. None in the room and none available for a small cooler at the beach. It was extremely inconvenient. When we went into the freezer on the second evening there was only 1 tray of ice when was less than half full so we could only have 3 ice cubes each for the entire evening which was a bummer since the room was sweltering hot.
Problem #4: We read good things about the breakfast and we were really looking forward to this and we were sorely disappointed. The first morning the only hot dish was a sad watered down ham quiche and since I don’t eat ham that meant I couldn’t have anything hot. The entire rest of the breakfast sugar sugar and more sugar pastries, brownies, sugared scones, cookies and although they were home baked there wasn’t much except sweets. My entire breakfast was a small serving of fruit (which was fresh and good) and 1 hard boiled egg.
The next morning was worse. Breakfast was from 8−10am. We arrived at 9:45 am and the woman who does the cooking/​catering was finishing up wrapping the last of all the foods. I asked her why was everything removed when it doesn’t end for 15 more minutes. She said she just figured everyone who was going to eat breakfast had already come. I was definitely not happy about that. She offered to open everything back up (which she did) but seemed like she would have preferred to go home. There was one thin (2″ at best) slice of meatless quiche. I asked here where the rest of the quiche was and she said that’s all that was left? Seriously folks, how is it you only have 5 rooms and can’t even stay open for breakfast the hours you advertise and not even provide enough food for the one and only hot dish available. So we had to wait while she re-​set the table with all the silverware she had removed and then since there was no actual hot food she brought out several cheeses and tons of sugared desserts again. My other half was happy to have a breakfast full of cheese but unfortunately I was not. I have stayed at many B&B’s but this was the first time where the «B» (for Breakfast) was a huge disappointment. Although the woman who baked everything did keep bragging about how wonderful all of her homemade food was and that was a little awkward??? She also talked to us the entire time non-​stop, never allowing for us to converse quietly with each other. She actually would have done better to have helped to serve, such as pour coffee etc. We were left to do all that for ourselves while she talked incessantly about her grand children being spoiled and how the Chef Guy Fieri has no taste what-​so-​ever and is so crass she does not like him.
PROS: There is a refrigerator in the room. The location is excellent and you can walk to many places. It is only 1 block from the Coaster/​Amtrak train station. The owner’s son was a sweetheart.

Super cute rooms! The location is great, we were able to walk to the beach and tons of great restaurants. The breakfast was wonderful and they serve real coffee. You can hear people in the other rooms so the privacy isn’t the best but everything else was really sweet. Would definitely go back

Location is amazing! Right near the beach with plenty of great food, shopping and entertainment in the small town. The rooms are a little outdated. Excellent bed and we had a double shower… that was nice! The service was very nice and the breakfast was pretty good. Definitely a nice spot near San Diego. Close enough but not in the big city. I am a big fan of lots of soft towels — which there were plenty and super soft.
We have been driving from Vegas to LA to San Diego. Staying in a lot of hotels and places along the way. This was the most expensive place we stayed, which wasn’t too bad in price, but have found some cheaper places that were more classy. We still have a fantastic time and enjoyed our stay.

My wife and I booked the Penthouse at the Inn at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California as a last-​minute alternative to a downtown San Diego hotel for the first part of a weeklong stay in the area. The hospitality and the breakfasts were quite good, the location was outstanding. The room, which includes an adjacent balcony with a hot tub and a view of the ocean, is excellent. The only complaint is the lack of furniture for storing our clothing. There was a closet that is used for the inn’s storage — should be a dresser there. The only downside is the nearby train that stops running at midnight. Overall, a very nice inn with a very good location — we preferred Encinitas to some of the better-​known beach towns in the area.

We stayed at the Inn at Moonlight Beach and it was a wonderful experience. The room that we stayed in was very clean and reminded us of a cottage getaway. It was very spacious and well decorated.
They have set up in the front lawn some fountains and also nice lawn chairs. My girlfriend and I came back from the walk and dinner in downtown Encinitas (great selection of dining) and decided to have wine on the front lawn, which was a extremely peaceful and relaxing. We also enjoyed the breakfast that they served in the morning which was fruit, muffins, and jam.
The Inn keepers were extremely nice and accommodating. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a weekend getaway or is planning to visit Encinitas or the San Diego area.

The Inn at Moonlight Beach is a lovely B&B with friendly, accomodating owners. The property is very clean, and in a great loaction. There are trains nearby, but we adapted quickly. The breakfast is fresh, healthy and delicious. Not gourmet, but simple and delightful. Fresh baked goods, fresh fruit and coffee.
The town is very cute. Nice beaches, numerous restaurants, lovely meditation garden, and a quaint movie theatre built in the 1920’s is still showing films.
The owners give a lot of suggestions on where to dine, and visit.
The penthouse has a private deck and jaccuzzi, with a distant ocean view that is charming. We will definately go again.

My husband and I wanted a night away from our home in San Diego and found the Inn at Moonlight Beach. It looked wonderful online and was just that once we got there. We stayed in The Penthouse. The room was clean and spacious… it had a hot tub on the patio and a jacuzzi in the bathroom. The bed was SUPER comfy with a memory foam topper. There is a train rather close by… it was loud in the afternoon when we had the door open but luckily it didn’t wake us overnight.
The only bummer was breakfast. We prefer a traditional hot breakfast from a B and B. I had seen in other reviews that «sometimes» there was quiche… we didn’t get so lucky. The breakfast was delivered to our door by 7:30 which was nice. It included a variety of fruits, yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, cheese, one muffin and one croissant with various jams as well as coffee and tea.
The innkeeper Ann was super friendly and more than happy to help with anything. Overall our stay was wonderful and we would go back in a heart beat.