South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach is a state park in San Diego County, California, 3 miles from Carlsbad. Hours: Dawn to sunset. Call the park to confirm.
South Carlsbad State Beach map
South Carlsbad State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- South Carlsbad State Beach has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: Dawn to sunset. Call the park to confirm.
- No, day use at South Carlsbad State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- South Carlsbad State Beach is 3 miles from Carlsbad. It is 3 miles from Carlsbad.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at South Carlsbad State Beach.
Before you go
South Carlsbad State Beach is 3 miles from Carlsbad. It is 3 miles from Carlsbad.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Visitor Center
- Feature Beach
Public lands next to South Carlsbad State Beach
- State parkCarlsbad State Beach, a state park, is 0.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- BLM unitCalifornia Coastal National Monument is 3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=660 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)