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D Street Viewpoint
4.8 ★★★★★ 714 Google reviews · Running trail in Encinitas, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from D Street Viewpoint's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring restrooms, benches, and an ocean overlook, plus stairs down to the beach.
What runners say about D Street Viewpoint
“Beautiful beach, rocky but so picturesque, and the sound of the ocean washing up on the shore was mesmerizing.”
Beautiful beach in Encinitas right by shops and restaurants. Easy enough street parking. Walk down a large flight of wooden steps to get to the stone covered Beach and see excellent views of the Sandy Bluffs facing the water. Surfers have easy access to be able to get out to the waves.
Love, love, love this view!! Great place to start a beach walk during low tide. Just, please stay away from the bluffs. They are not stable. And I still see so many people sit right under them.
Nice break access by wooden stairs. Good surfing at the beach below and nice for beach walk
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful beach, rocky but so picturesque, and the sound of the ocean washing up on the shore was mesmerizing.”
“(Free) street parking in the neighborhood, which can be challenging.”
“Beautiful beach, rocky but so picturesque, and the sound of the ocean washing up on the shore was mesmerizing.”
Plan your run at D Street Viewpoint
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteencinitasca.gov
- Phone+1 760-633-2600
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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