Encinitas has some of the most popular beaches, attracting millions of visitors annually. Although most visitors can expect to enjoy a pleasant stay at the beach, the potential for accidents exists. If you are visiting the beach, please keep the following safety tips in mind:

• Learn to swim.
• Know your swimming abilities; go out only as deep as your abilities allow.
• Swim near a lifeguard.
• Never swim alone.
• Supervise children closely, even when lifeguards are present.
• Children may not show signs of distress in the water – watch your children.
• Don’t rely on floatation devices, such as rafts, when swimming.
• If caught in a rip current, DO NOT PANIC. Swim parallel to the shore until out of the current’s pull.
• Alcohol and swimming don’t mix.
• Stay clear of lobster traps. If you find a trap in shallow waters, report it to a lifeguard.
• If you are in trouble, call or wave for help.
• Always follow regulations and lifeguard directions and obey warning signs in dangerous areas.
• Sand conducts heat. When cooking, use a barbecue that is elevated off the sand. Grills are only allowed in the designated area at Moonlight Beach.
• Only city-provided fire pits are allowed at the beach.
• Avoid stingrays by shuffling your feet along the bottom.
• If you receive a sting from a stingray or jellyfish, seek treatment from a lifeguard.
• Have courtesy and respect for others.
• Report suspicious criminal activity to a Sheriff deputy or Lifeguard.

Encinitas Beach Safety Guide

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