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Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-438-3143
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Ranked #2 of 30 attractions in Carlsbad
Type: Beaches
Owner description: This nearly five-mile stretch of beach is popular with families but also draws surfers and skin divers to the water and runners and cyclists to the... more » Owner description: This nearly five-mile stretch of beach is popular with families but also draws surfers and skin divers to the water and runners and cyclists to the boulevard bordering the beach. « less
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Loved the beach and also walking along the beach. Lot's of friendly people. Nice waves, so there were plenty of surf boarders there. The climate was so it wasn't too hot. So relaxing.

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See 4 more reviews by MsDee77_13 for Carlsbad
Payson, Arizona, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

As RVer's we love to search for unique spots. We've stayed at South Carlsbad State Beach RV park a half dozen times in our motor home, each time pulling right up to the fence. In the morning, we enjoy our coffee, looking out the front window, watching the dolphins frolic 100 yards in front of us. No hookups, but for... More

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See 3 more reviews by Larry B for Carlsbad
Anaheim CA
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This was across our room, nice early morning walk.Easy access from our resort, great sunny weekend.Nice trail and looked getting my feet wet.

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Hard to book a camping spot, long wait, and sites are on top of each other. On the plus side you hear the ocean as you drift off to sleep. The camp site beach is rocky though

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See 9 more reviews by Shelagh000 for Carlsbad
Brenham, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

What a great place to walk, jog or run (or bike for that matter). We enjoyed a number of walks along the paved path alongside the beach. Everything was in good condition - benches, bathrooms and water fountains.

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

This beach is my favorite beach in Southern Ca. Best time to go is summer time for the warm 80 degree weather. Many restaurants and shops located walking distance from the beach which makes it extra nice! There are also public restrooms and showers!

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See 2 more reviews by arforester for Carlsbad
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Love the beach. Lots of room. Great waves. Surfing down the strip. Lots of parking. Large parking lot. Parking on the street. LOTS of skin getting a tan.

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See 4 more reviews by Phillip F for Carlsbad
Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We spent the afternoon at the Carlsabad beach, and it was a very pleasant experience. Even though we had an electric utility station at our backs. But, hey, even Southern California needs electric, just like the rest of the USA. The beach had great sand, and the surf was not aggressive. The afternoon was just what we were looking for.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Very good access to the beach from the car park. Only negative was, to wash up or to use the rest room, it's very far and it's up, on the roadside.

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Jemez Springs, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Directly below our campsite on the bluff, a long set of stairs led to this narrow beach. Loved it. Good presence of the beach patrol too, and not too crowded.

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