San Diego’s Population Adds 26,000 In One Year KPBS reports, “San Diego County’s population topped 3.3 million for the first time in July, the state Department of Finance reported Monday. The agency released population estimates for all 58 counties and the state as a whole. San Diego’s population as of July 1 was estimated to be […]

A reader sent this link asking if wealth corresponds to athletic prowess? Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the FITNESSGRAM®. The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity. Students in grades five, seven, and nine take the […]

At The Edge Of A Continent At the edge of a continent, along the Southern California coastline, sits a town, Encinitas, that mixes “California Cool” with “California Hip.” When people outside of San Diego County envision a “real” Southern California town, they are seeing Encinitas. With an area of less than 20 square miles, Encinitas […]

“It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane…” It’s On Our Beaches? “Burrowing sea cucumbers!” “Coyote eggs,” “Alien eggs,” “Jelly Beans,” “Industrial Waste?” Bonus Theme Song At Bottom Of Page Fox 5 San Diego reports, “A number of photos showing mysterious jelly-like creatures that recently washed up on the sand at a California beach have prompted rampant speculation on social […]

First Palau Jellyfish… (because it is such an interesting video – San Diego videos below) On Eil Malk Island in Palau, you can swim with jellyfish without getting stung. This marine lake was once connected to the ocean, but as the island changed, it was cut off. Now in isolation, it’s filled with a jellyfish […]

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes If you have lived long enough in Leucadia you have seen changes over the years. Funkiness Vs. Progress (Another one bites the dust) Progress is not an illusion, it happens, but it is slow and invariably disappointing. George Orwell The San Diego Reader  reports, “An eight-unit, three-story, residential, and commercial development in Leucadia will […]

Surfing Cams: Surf Cam List For San Diego County Before we go any further be sure to read about rip currents what they are, identifying a rip current and how to escape a rip. North San Diego Surfing Cams Oceanside Harbor Surf Cam Oceanside Pier Surf Cam Oceanside Pier North Surf Cam Oceanside Pier South Surf […]

I had an email saying that this website is too friendly, too enticing and too inviting for people visiting our local beaches. So, only for visitors going to these beaches: Oceanside: Harbor Beach, Buccaneer, South Oceanside, Oceanside Carlsbad: Carlsbad State Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach, Ponto Beach Leucadia: Grandview Beach, Beacons Beach, aka Leucadia State Beach. Stone Steps Encinitas: Moonlight State Beach, D Street […]

You Have Some New Neighbors That You Haven’t Met Yet. NBCSanDiego.com reports, “The population of brown widow spiders has been growing in San Diego County over the past decade, and experts are warning residents to be cautious.” Be Cautious About Spiders – This Means You This is how one your neighbors looks. Not to be […]

Well, there are many best movies ever – and, not surprisingly, they all are about Encinitas. Share with a friend who is really, really, really missing your favorite city. Add the Moonlight Beach Facebook page to your favorites.