Carlsbad State Beach (Tamarack Beach) Carlsbad State Beach (aka Tamarack Beach), with its four mile beach and jogging trails (one high on the bluffs and another and down at the beach), is popular for day use and BBQs. It offers swimming, surfing, scuba diving, fishing and beachcombing. It's also close Carlsbad Village (the downtown area) on the top of the bluffs where you can grab something to eat. The beach is at the foot of Tamarack Avenue. Operating Hours: Dawn to Sunset Facilities: The Carlsbad Seawall runs from Tamarack Surf Beach to Pine Avenue Benches Restrooms Picnic tables Public telephones Shower Parking: A pay lot is located next to the beach from Tamarack Avenue There is also parking along Carlsbad Boulevard Directions: From Interstate 5, exit Tamarack Avenue It will take you directly to the pay lot Top

South Carlsbad State Beach South Carlsbad State Beach offers camping on bluffs overlooking the beach and ocean. Reserve early - the campground is usually full (and crowded) on weekends and in summer. There are no day use facilities in the campground and it's more isolated than Tamarack Beach. Anyone can use the beach for the day. It offers swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. Operating Hours: Dawn to sunset Facilities: Campgrounds (click for more details) Surfing Lifeguards Restrooms Showers Parking: $4 entrance fee per vehicle at pay lot off of Carlsbad Boulevard south of Avenida Encinas Parking also available along Carlsbad Boulevard, south of Avenida Encinas Directions: From Interstate 5 exit Poinsettia Avenue, west Turn right on Carlsbad Boulevard On Breakwater way turn left into the campground Rules and Regulations: No dogs on the beach No alcohol or glass containers If you wish to bring your own barbecue, it must be elevated off the ground Top

Campgrounds (South Carlsbad State Beach) Facilities: Picnic tables Fire pits Food and drink Showers Information, Rules, and Regulations: For campground reservations, call 800-444-PARK or see the State Parks web page. Online reservations can be made here. Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, or provide upon arrival a letter from a parent granting permission to camp. All juveniles must be in their own campsite after 10 PM. Quiet hours are 10 PM - 6 AM. Visitors not staying overnight must be out by 10 PM. Campsite is limited to 8 people maximum and is designed for individual family use. Large groups require a special event permit. Take precautions to prevent theft by securing property. Camping fees are $14 to $16 per night. The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and one legally towed vehicle or trailer. The park staff will collect any extra vehicle fees upon entry. Campsite is limited to 3 vehicles, including a trailer. There is no parking in the area for more vehicles. Dogs must be on a leash less than 6 feet at all times, and are prohibited on the beach and outside at night. Maximum stay during High Season (June - September) is seven nights. All persons and equipment must vacate for a minimum of 48 hours before beginning another stay. Top

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