Dawn to sunset. Call the park to confirm.
South Carlsbad State Beach
Phone Number
(760) 438-3143
Max. Trailer Lengths
Trailer: 35 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: 35 Feet
Park Hours
Driving Directions to South Carlsbad SB
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.
Camping and Lodging
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
NOTICE:
Due to the construction of the new Encinitas Beach Resort above South Carlsbad State Beach at South Ponto, there will be a beach sand replenishment project starting January 31, 2019 through February 28, 2019. During this project, there will be approximately 65 parking spaces blocked off in the South Ponto parking lot and large trucks will be hauling sand from the bluff to the beach utilizing the South Ponto beach entrance. The project will never block access to the beach or restrooms, but please expect intermittent delays when trucks are driving to and from the beach. The work will be completed on weekdays and most Saturdays between 7:30am – 7:00pm.The Encinitas Beach Resort Development Project will continue over the next two years. During this time there may be intermittent closures and noise due to the construction adjacent to our State Beach.
NOTICE:
Campground laundry machines currently shut down until further notice.
Expected to reopen by early summer.
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.
Travel Tips
Campground Address
7201 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
7201 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Check in time is at 2:00pm. Please plan your travel times accordingly as there is not early check in available.
NOTE: The campground entrance is not accessible directly from Poinsettia Ln. Drivers must continue NORTH on CARLSBAD BLVD and make the first legal U-Turn at Breakwater Rd
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Available Activities and Facilities at South Carlsbad State Beach
OVERNIGHT FACILITIES
Family Campsites
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
Family Campsites
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
TRAIL USE
Bike Trails
Bike Trails
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Camp Store
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Camp Store
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible