State Beach · California

Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad State Beach (large dot) and the other state parks in California. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: San Diego County, California
Nearest town: 0.8 miles south of Carlsbad
Type: State Beach

About Carlsbad State Beach

Coastal bluffs frame this stretch of protected shoreline, part of California's state park system. The beach supports swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, scuba diving, fishing, and beachcombing, with several breaks nearby drawing surfers and bodyboarders to the water.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Carlsbad State Beach is in San Diego County, California, 0.8 miles south of Carlsbad. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Carlsbad State Beach

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →

Towns near Carlsbad State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.