South Carlsbad State Beach

State: Southern California

Address 1: 7201 Carlsbad Blvd.

City: Carlsbad

Zip: 92008

Phone: 760-438-3143

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 222

Free: No

About: This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer. Stairs lead to the beach.

Directions: The beach is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad on Carlsbad Boulevard. Take Interstate 5, exit Pointsettia LN. Go west to Carlsbad Boulevard. Turn Right (north) onto Carlsbad Boulevard. Make a legal U-Turn at Breakwater Rd. (First Light). Drive south on Carlsbad Boulevard. Continue to campground entrance on right.