South Carlsbad State Beach
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 29 at 1:44AM PDT until October 29 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM PDT today. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM today to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the warned/advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur around 11 AM today and noon on Friday. Observed high tides are 1.4 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 1:44AM PDT until October 30 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM PDT today. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM today to 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the warned/advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur around 11 AM today and noon on Friday. Observed high tides are 1.4 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions.
Overview
South Carlsbad State Beach is a popular San Diego County coastal park located 3 miles south of Carlsbad along Carlsbad Boulevard, stretching from La Costa Avenue to Palomar Airport Road. The park is currently open dawn to sunset. It features a large, highly sought-after bluff-top campground with 220+ sites (RVs up to 35 feet, with hookups and dump station available), offering ocean views with stairs leading down to the beach. Day-use parking fees are $10 regular or $20 during peak season/weekends/holidays. The beach offers excellent swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing, and picnicking opportunities. Note that dogs are only allowed in the campground area, NOT on the beach. Check-in time is 2:00 PM with no early check-in available. The campground entrance requires a U-turn at Breakwater Rd from Carlsbad Blvd (not directly accessible from Poinsettia Ln). On-site parking is limited, so carpooling is recommended. There's a camp store near the entrance offering food, supplies, and beach rentals. E-bike access and EV charging stations are available. Reservations through ReserveCalifornia are highly recommended, especially for summer visits, though current availability shows openings in early January 2026.
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