South Carlsbad State Beach
About
South Carlsbad State Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 3 miles from the town of Carlsbad. It offers restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access, and swimming is allowed. A fee is charged. Summer into early fall is the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 76°F in August and September, with lows in the mid-60s and only a day or two of rain a month. Several trails sit close by, including the Eucalyptus Trail about a mile and a half away and the Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Trail just beyond it. The Tomato Fields Trail is also nearby. For climbers, Beacons Beach lies roughly 3 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
South Carlsbad State Beach
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 64–76°F and lows of 47–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan65° high48° low
- Feb64° high49° low
- Mar65° high51° low
- Apr66° high53° low
- May68° high57° low
- Jun70° high60° low
- Jul74° high64° low
- Aug76° high65° low
- Sep76° high64° low
- Oct73° high59° low
- Nov69° high52° low
- Dec65° high47° low
Where it is
- South Carlsbad State Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Carlsbad, California · 2.8 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Eucalyptus TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Batiquitos Lagoon Nature TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Tomato Fields TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Discovery Hike TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Top Out WallRock climbing2.5 mi
- Beacons BeachRock climbing2.8 mi
- Wall of sageRock climbing4.5 mi
- Planet Space BallRock climbing4.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
