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San Elijo State Beach

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San Elijo State Beach, at 2050 S Coast Highway 101 in Cardiff, is open dawn to sunset. Vehicle day use costs $8 on regular days and $20 during special holiday, seasonal or weekend periods. Dogs are allowed only in the campground, not on the beach. The page suggests calling the kiosk to confirm hours.Checked October 23, 2026.

$8regular day, vehicle
$20special periods
Dawn–sunsethours
Campgroundonly place for dogs
Address2050 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007. Kiosk phone (760) 753-5091.
HoursDawn to sunset. State Parks suggests calling the kiosk to confirm.
CostVehicle day use $8.00 on regular days and $20.00 during special holiday, seasonal or weekend periods. Prices may change without notice.
DogsAllowed only in the campground, not on the beach.

This Guide Covers Day Use

The beach also has a campground. We cover only the day-use beach.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Lifeguard hours and which days count as special rate days were not stated.

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FAQ

How much is parking at San Elijo State Beach?

$8 per vehicle on regular days and $20 during special holiday, seasonal or weekend periods, per State Parks.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: San Elijo State Beach

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.