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Carlsbad State Beach

Name: Carlsbad State Beach
Address: Carlsbad Boulevard, Highway S21 at Tamarack, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, US

Carlsbad Boulevard, Highway S21 at Tamarack

Carlsbad, CA 92008

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760-438-3143

Carlsbad State Beach is located on the San Diego Coast. It offers swimming, surfing, scuba diving, fishing and beachcombing. This small beach is located at the foot of coastal bluffs, south of the town on Carlsbad.

OVERNIGHT FACILITIES
RV Access

TRAIL USE
Bike Trails

DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Fishing
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Geocaching

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