Carlsbad City Beach (Grand Ave.)
About
Carlsbad City Beach (Grand Ave.) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, listed about 4.5 miles from the town of Carlsbad. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are not allowed on the sand. Late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch. At a nearby weather station in Oceanside, typical average highs reach about 78°F in August and September, with lows around 60°F and only one or two wet days a month. Winters stay mild, with typical highs in the mid-60s. For time away from the water, Hosp Grove Trail is about 1.4 miles away, and Tomato Fields Trail is about 2.7 miles out. Climbers can head to Wall of Sage, about 3.9 miles from the beach, or to Calavera Lake, about 4.1 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Carlsbad City Beach (Grand Ave.)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–78°F and lows of 40–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Oceanside Muni Ap, CA weather station, 4.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan67° high41° low
- Feb66° high42° low
- Mar66° high46° low
- Apr69° high48° low
- May70° high54° low
- Jun73° high58° low
- Jul76° high62° low
- Aug78° high62° low
- Sep78° high59° low
- Oct75° high53° low
- Nov71° high44° low
- Dec66° high40° low
Nearby
- Hosp Grove TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Tomato Fields TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Discovery Hike TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Wall of sageRock climbing3.9 mi
- South Shore TrailHiking4 mi
- Calavera LakeRock climbing4.1 mi
- Planet Space BallRock climbing4.1 mi
- Top Out WallRock climbing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
