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Stairway to Beach (Cerezo Dr.)

California

About

Stairway to Beach (Cerezo Dr.) is a public ocean beach in California, set within South Carlsbad State Beach about 2.8 miles from the town of Carlsbad. There is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 76°F in August and September, with only one or two wet days a month from June through September. Winter runs cooler, with highs in the mid-60s and about seven wet days a month. The closest trail is Tomato Fields Trail, about 0.4 miles away. Discovery Hike Trail is about 1.6 miles off, and Eucalyptus Trail and the Wall of Sage climbing area are both within about 3.5 miles.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

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.

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Location

Stairway to Beach (Cerezo Dr.)

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, 3.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan65° high48° low
  2. Feb64° high49° low
  3. Mar65° high51° low
  4. Apr66° high53° low
  5. May68° high57° low
  6. Jun70° high60° low
  7. Jul74° high64° low
  8. Aug76° high65° low
  9. Sep76° high64° low
  10. Oct73° high59° low
  11. Nov69° high52° low
  12. Dec65° high47° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

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

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)