Dawn to sunset. Call the park to confirm.
South Carlsbad State Beach
Phone Number
(760) 438-3143
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.
Family Campsites
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
Bike Trails
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
ATTENTION: South Ponto Beach is now closed for a sand dredging project. Sand is being dredged from Batiquitos Lagoon and will be placed on the beach. The beach is expected to open on March 1st. Fencing is in place to ensure public safety. Work will occur 24/7, including weekends and holidays, starting after Thanksgiving.
Volleyball poles have been temporarily relocated just north of the lagoon mouth.
For more information visit www.batiquitosfoundation.org/…/BLF-Newsletter-vol-26-August…
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.
Upcoming Programs & Activities

Travel Tips
7201 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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