Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad State Beach
Map showing the location of Carlsbad State Beach
Map showing the location of Carlsbad State Beach
Map showing the location of Carlsbad State Beach
Map showing the location of Carlsbad State Beach
LocationSan Diego County, California, United States
Nearest cityCarlsbad, California
Coordinates33°8′50″N 117°20′45″W / 33.14722°N 117.34583°W / 33.14722; -117.34583
Area44 acres (18 ha)
Established1933
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Carlsbad State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States, located in Carlsbad. It is a San Diego County beach with coastal bluffs. Popular activities include swimming, surfing and bodyboarding several nearby breaks, scuba diving, fishing, and beachcombing.[1]

Many visitors camp on the campsites on top of the cliffs. Access to the beach is through the multiple staircases and also one ramp. There are 220 campsites total.[2][3] Amenities include showers, bathrooms, electricity, water, Wi-Fi, and a camp store. The 44-acre (18 ha) park was established in 1933.[4]

  1. ^ "Carlsbad SB". California State Parks. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
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  4. ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 28. Retrieved 2011-11-12. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)