Encinitas Closes D Street Beach Access Staircase

ENCINITAS, CA — Emergency structural concerns prompted the city of Encinitas to close the D Street Beach access staircase Tuesday.

"The staircase is unsafe for public use," city officials said in a news release. "The staircase will remain closed until repairs can be made."

D Street is a popular access point to the mile-long stretch of beach running below the bluffs from Moonlight Beach south to Swami's Point.

According to the city, barricades will be installed to secure the area around the staircase, located at 404 W D St.

"Residents and visitors who typically access the beach via the D Street staircase are prohibited from using the staircase until access is officially restored by the city of Encinitas," officials said.

It has not yet been determined when the staircase will be reopened.

City officials encouraged beachgoers to use Moonlight Beach to access the D Street Beach area during the temporary closure. All other beach access points within the city remain open to the public.