South Carlsbad State Beach
4.6★ · 1,104 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 200 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
160 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 310 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
3.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 1% of 103 over the limit · 2025
Map of South Carlsbad State Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Sunset viewing is exceptional here
Multiple reviewers specifically praised sunsets at this location, calling them perfect for watching and photography.
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills quickly during daytime hours, especially weekends and summer, though free street parking is available.
Book campsites 6 months ahead
The oceanfront campground is highly competitive for premium sites, with reservations filling far in advance.
Expect rocky patches, not just sand
The shoreline mixes sand and rocks, making it excellent for surfing but less comfortable for young children wading.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:31 AM.
Practical
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📍 California
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 160 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 310 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Carlsbad State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Carlsbad State Beach?
160 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Carlsbad State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 310 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
