Accessible Features at South Carlsbad SB
Accessible Features at California State Parks | South Carlsbad SB | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions
Overview
South Carlsbad State Beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing, picnicking, and camping in a bluff-top campground. The beach is in the San Diego area 3 miles south of Carlsbad on Carlsbad Boulevard. Phone (760) 438-3143 for more information.Camping
Dispersed between the north and south ends of the campground, 10 standard accessible campsites (#16, #77, #87, #97, #108, #119, #126, #148, #153, and #184), and 3 hook-up accessible campsites (#134, #216, and #219), are available. All sites are paved, level, spacious, and have accessibly designed tables and fire rings. Paved tent spaces do not allow use of tent stakes. All combination buildings in the campground have accessible restroom and shower facilities and include a single accessible parking stall.The Camp Store (operated by a concessionaire) is located near the campground entrance. The Camp Store is open for lunch and dinner and offers a general store for basic supplies. Accessible parking for the store is available on the north side of the building. Route is generally accessible.
Picnic Area
The South Ponto Day Use Area includes accessibly designed picnic tables. Ample accessible parking is available. Routes, restroom, and outdoor rinsing shower adjacent to the parking lot, are accessible.Beach/Shore Access
In the campground, four sets of stairways, spaced along the north and south end of the campground, lead to the beach. The beach access ramp between campsites #180 and #179 is no longer recommended as an accessible route to the beach from the campground. The ramp has become very narrow toward the bottom due to coastal erosion and may soon be closed completely for public safety concerns. Best access to the beach is from the South Ponto Day Use Area.The North Ponto Day Use Area includes accessible parking and an accessible vault toilet, however, best access to the beach is from the South Ponto Day Use Area.
In the South Ponto Day Use Area, the route to the beach is accessible. A beach wheelchair is available via a self-service check out storage cabinet. Contact park staff at the campground entrance kiosk to complete the release of liability form and obtain the combination code to the storage cabinet, or call (760) 438-3143 for more information.
Exhibits/Programs
The campfire center, adjacent to The Camp Store, includes accessible seating. A single adjacent accessible parking stall is available. Route is accessible.To request an update to this page, please contact the Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.