This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer. Stairs lead to the beach.

Campground showers---TOKEN operated
Token machines at ranger station and campfire center
Tokens available upon check-in

Service Reductions
California State Parks is implementing service reductions in order to meet Department budget cuts this fiscal year.  Service reductions implemented Fall 2009 through Summer 2010 include one “loop” of the campground closed October 2009 - February 2010, day-use parking at South Ponto by automatic pay machine only, facilities maintenance reduced 50%, including trash cleanup, and reduced lifeguard service.  Visitors are encouraged to 'Pack it in, Pack it out', so the beach remains free of trash.  These service reductions are designed to ensure that California State Parks achieve cost savings, minimize disruption to visitors as much as possible, and maintain revenue at the highest level possible.


Location-Directions
The beach is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad on CARLSBAD BLVD.
Take INTERSTATE 5, exit PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD. 
Go west to CARLSBAD BLVD - SOUTH.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto ramp CARLSBAD BLVD. – SOUTH.
Merge onto CARLSBAD BLVD. – SOUTH, continue 1.6 miles to campground entrance.

Campground Address
7201 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008 
The campground entrance is not accessible from Poinsettia Ave.