South Carlsbad SB

Alert Notice:  Campers staying at either South Carlsbad SB or San Elijo SB may be affected by the water line work scheduled for September 8 - September 12, 2014.  The contractor maybe jackhammering and excavating several areas throughout both parks as part of the scope of the project between the hours of 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  The water will likely be shut off for a max of only one day at each park between the hours of 09:00 - 5:00 PM.  In the case of a water shut off, portable restrooms and hand washing stations will be brought in for campers to utilize.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but are working to adequately and properly maintain our facilities for you and future generations to enjoy. 

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi service is currently unavailable at South Carlsbad State Beach.

Adopt-A-Stairway
The Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches are currently accepting donations to repair the existing stairways that lead to the beach throughout the park. The project has already started at South Carlsbad. Be a part of this important project! Find out more! www.fccsb.org

Spring Break Juvenile Curfew
During the spring break period, a juvenile curfew is in effect at both San Elijo State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach. All juveniles must be accompanied by a legal guardian after 8PM if outside of their registered campsite.

Juveniles Must Camp with Parent or Legal Guardian
Juveniles intending to camp without a parent or legal guardian must, at the time of check-in, provide the following:  Written consent including full name of parent or legal guardian, address and phone number and inclusive dates for which permission is granted to camp at the specific park unit.

Park Information
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 located at the ranger station and at the campfire center.

A camp store located near the campground entrance operates March through October and provides all the amenities a camper may need including some RV supplies, boogie boards, firewood, and fishing gear.