Enjoy the beach at sunrise, the least crowded time of day. Just you and the pelicans. Maybe a few sandpipers and the odd pod of dolphins. Not to mention, other people that appreciate the ocean and the serenity of dawn.

Walks begin at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, and either go North to Beacons, or South to Swamis. Either way is about 3 miles there and back. At a medium pace, it takes about an hour when you include a 10 minute break in between.

The sun rises at different times throughout the year, and the tide fluctuates throughout the course of any given month. But for the sake of consistency, the current goal is to meet on Thursdays at 7am. Should the tide be too high for walking, 4th Street and Neptune Ave will be our alternative routes to Swamis and Beacons.

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