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Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Ocean Inn Hotel $76 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Howard Johnson San Diego Encinitas $83 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Econo Lodge Encinitas $84 1.6 mi 2.6 km 4 of 5 stars
La Quinta Inn Carlsbad $111 2.0 mi 3.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Four Seasons Resort Aviara, North San Diego $391 2.1 mi 3.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Auggie's House of Crab 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Yumeya 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Le Papagayo 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Poinsettia Park 2.2 mi 3.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
South Swell Surf Lessons 2.4 mi 3.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Quail Botanical Gardens 2.6 mi 4.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Carlsbad State Beaches” Wcities.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 33 attractions in Carlsbad
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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 » 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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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101 Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: 760-438-3143

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“Beach, Waves, No Sweat”
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4 of 5 stars
TexasBrowns   11 contributions
Frisco, TX
Aug 24, 2009

While the ocean water was initially cool feeling, it didn't take long to be comfortable while actively surfing or using a boogie board. Lots of sand and space for laying out in the warm sun, with a beautiful cool breeze keeping it comfortable. Bring your own drinks and snacks, along with umbrellas and chairs, as we didn't find any beach... more

“Great Beach!”
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5 of 5 stars
cynwel55   5 contributions
Tucson
Jul 11, 2009

This Beach was the perfect one for my 4 year old Grandaughter who had never played on the Beach before - we live in Tucson AZ. There are waves but nothing bad - we didn't go in too far. We drove to Beach via Tamarack Road and then turned right onto the Beach rode and then went up the hill... more

“Great Beach Camping”
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4 of 5 stars
francisfammem   42 contributions
San Marcos, CA
Aug 30, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

My family camps here once a year, usually in September once all the kids have gone back to school. It is always crowded, get your reservations early, usually about 6 months in advance. Though I hear that there tends to be a few cancellations, so it never hurts to ask if there are any open spots if your in the... more

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Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: 760-438-3143