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South Carlsbad State Beach Activity Hub

South Carlsbad State Beach Activity Hub
Carlsbad, California

Sandy beaches and a state beach campground. This hub is not within easy walking distance to sh

BEACHES
South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking, in Carlsbad, CA. South Carlsbad State Beach stretches from La Costa Avenue north to Cannon Road. Most of the beach is located along rugged cliffs. There are some safe access points to the beach. You can find these where cars are parked on the small turnouts along the highway.

South Ponto Beach
South Ponto Beach is on the south end of South Carlsbad State Beach, and just south of Batiquitos Lagoon and the jetties. South Ponto Beach is a popular surf spot with occasional surfing events. South Ponto Beach is just north of Leucadia, where the bluffs end and the open stretch of ocean begins. The beach is secluded with its high sand dunes and tends to have a lot of polished stones washed up.

CAMPGROUNDS
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

South Carlsbad State Beach Campground features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer, so it's essential to reserve a spot months earlier. Stairs lead to South Carlsbad State Beach below.

 

South Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad, CA
 
CARLSBAD, CA

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Carlsbad, CA

Resources
Carlsbad, CA

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Beaches & Attractions

Activity Hubs
Carlsbad Beach Hub
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Hub
Carlsbad Flower Fields Hub
South Carlsbad Beach Hub
Batiquitos Lagoon Hub

Beaches
Carlsbad State Beach
S. Carlsbad State Beach
Ponto Beach

Shoreline Campgrounds
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
Magdalena Ecke Family
YMCA Aquatics Park

Reserves/Nature Centers
Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Agua Hedionda Discovery Center
Batiquitos Lagoon
Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center

Recreation/Watersports
California Water Sports
K1 Speed Carlsbad

Amusement Parks
LEGOLAND®

Museums/Historic Places
Historical Magee Park
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Museum of Making Music

Shopping Areas
Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Premium Outlet
The Forum

Farmers' Markets
Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market

Other Attractions
Biplane, Air Combat, & Warbird Adventures
The Flower Fields At Carlsbad Ranch
Witch Creek Winery

Events
Carlsbad Village Faire
Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Parks
Carlsbad Art in the Village
Carlsbad Marathon and a Half
Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest
Carlsbad Music Festival
Carlsbad ArtSplash

 

 
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