South Carlsbad State Beach

1992 reviews

7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
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South Carlsbad State Beach Introduce

South Carlsbad State Beach is a beautiful coastal destination located in Carlsbad, California. Known for its breathtaking ocean views and serene environment, this beach offers a perfect spot for camping, picnicking, and enjoying nature. The site features a variety of amenities including RV hookups, restrooms, and showers, making it a convenient choice for both tent campers and recreational vehicle users.

Visitors can explore the nearby trails that wind through bluff tops, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The beach is also a popular spot for surfers and shellers, with plenty of opportunities to find unique sea shells along the shoreline. For those looking to relax, the campstore and cafe on-site provide essential supplies and a cozy atmosphere with live music most days.

South Carlsbad State Beach is just a short walk or drive from local grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities. The park's clean facilities and friendly staff make it a welcoming destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Amenities: RV hookups, campstore, cafe with live music, restrooms, showers
Activities: Hiking, surfing, shelling, birdwatching
Location: Coastal blufftops with ocean views
Proximity: Near grocery stores and restaurants

Customer Feedback: Visitors love the peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural scenery. Many highlight the beauty of the waves, abundance of shelling opportunities, and the discovery of a whale vertebrae on-site. The clean facilities and friendly staff make it a favorite spot for camping trips.

Details

Service options
Onsite services

Highlights
Picnics

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV sewer hookup
RV water hookup

Amenities
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Children
Good for kids
Playground

Parking
Free street parking
On-site parking
Paid parking lot

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

California San Diego County Carlsbad Carlsbad Boulevard

Customer Reviews

4.0

1992 reviews

Katherine Thompson

Feb 09, 2025

Great camp spot on bluffs overlooking the ocean. Only a dozen or so hookup sites and they are hard to get. Reserve 6 months ahead if you can. There’s a camp store and cafe with live music open 5 days a week. A few blocks from grocery store and restaurants. Reasonably clean showers and restrooms.

Mandi Mazzola

Jan 24, 2025

I love this place so much… I even found the whale vertebrae! The waves are beautiful. There’s a ton of surfers lots of shelling and so many rocks.

Daniella Crochet (Parker)

Nov 30, 2024

Breathtakingly beautiful, the sunset paints the sky in a dazzling array of colors, transforming the horizon into a magnificent canvas of fiery oranges, soft pinks, and deep purples, inviting everyone to pause and marvel at nature's exquisite artistry. Stunning

Raven Rising

Sep 12, 2024

Im from ocean beach/Point Loma but THIS is my favorite ultimate beach.. favorite rock hunting location, stress relieving, never big crowds on rocks by waves so PERFECT for some alone time energy balancing, priority thinking, self love.

Brandon Trust - Montana REALTOR

Jan 16, 2025

This is a clean, manicured Camping area and it was a pleasure to visit. Great assortment of sites to choose from. It was quiet and there were multiple bathrooms that had showers and were cleaned each day. It was a pleasant experience and I will be back for more. Thank you>>> for the awesome greeting from the lady at the entrance that connected me to my site. She was very professional and friendly.