South Carlsbad State Beach

Park Hours

Dawn to sunset. Call the park to confirm.

Contact Information

(760) 438-3143

Are dogs Allowed?

Yes: Dogs allowed only in campground. Dogs not allowed on beach.

Reservation Availability

No Online Reservations at this time.

About South Carlsbad State Beach

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

Max Trailer: 35 Feet
Max Camper/Motorhome: 35 Feet

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.

EV Information

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Overnight Facilities

  • Family Campsites
  • RV Sites w/Hookups
  • RV Dump Station
  • RV Access
Other Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms / Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Outdoor Showers
  • Drinking Water Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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
Trail Use

  • Bike Trails
Parking Camp Trailer Rentals Camp Store /Food/Beverage Services

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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Travel Tips

Campground Address
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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The Camp Store

The Camp Store is located near the entrance of South Carlsbad State Beach and is open for lunch and dinner. It offers a pizza-based restaurant serving beer and wine overlooking the ocean, a general store for basic supplies such as ice and firewood, as well as a beach rental program. Live music is featured with a variety of local artists. Additional information is available at www.thecampstore.com.

On-site parking is limited. Patrons are recommended to carpool, rideshare, or park nearby and walk into the park.

 

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