Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad State Beach is a protected public shoreline in Carlsbad within California’s state park system. Established in 1933, it spans 44 acres along a bluff-backed coast where staircases and a ramp lead from the bluffs down to the sand. The beach is popular for swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, scuba diving, fishing, and beachcombing, while its bluff-top setting also supports a large campground above the water. With 220 campsites and amenities including showers, bathrooms, electricity, water, Wi‑Fi, and a camp store, it stands out as a well-equipped beachfront camping destination valued for coastal access, views, and recreation.

Carlsbad, California · United States