Contact Number

  • (760) 438-3143

Park Accessibility Information

Park Hours

  • Dawn to sunset. Call the park to confirm.

Park Activities

Yes
Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach.
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Bike Trails

Park Facilities

Trailer: 35 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: 35 Feet
Family Campsites
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible

Park Directions

Get directions through Google Maps

The beach is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad on Carlsbad Bl.
Take Interstate 5, exit Poinsettia Ln. 
Go west to Carlsbad Bl, turn north.
Make a legal U-turn at Breakwater Rd (1st light). Proceed south on Carlsbad Bl to campground entrance on right.

Campground Information


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

Park Information

Park Alerts & Notices

 

Dogs are prohibited on South Carlsbad State Beaches

 

 


 

 

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