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South Carlsbad State Beach

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South Carlsbad State Beach, at 7201 Carlsbad Boulevard, is open from dawn to sunset. Vehicle day use costs $10 on regular days and $20 at the special rate. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. The beach also has a campground, which this guide does not cover.Checked October 23, 2026.

$10regular vehicle day use
$20special rate days
Dawn–sunsethours
No dogson the beach
Address7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.
HoursDawn to sunset.
CostVehicle day use $10.00 regular and $20.00 special rate, per State Parks.
DogsNot allowed on the beach.

Who Runs It

California State Parks runs South Carlsbad State Beach. The City of Carlsbad says its beaches run from South Ponto to Oak Avenue in State ownership.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Lifeguard details and which days are special rate days were not stated.

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FAQ

How much is parking at South Carlsbad State Beach?

$10 per vehicle on regular days and $20 at the special rate, per State Parks.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: South Carlsbad State Beach
  2. City of Carlsbad: Beaches

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.