Carlsbad State Beach
- Location
- Carlsbad Blvd, Pine Ave to Cannon Rd
- Park hours
- 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Lot hours
- 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Tamarack lot
- Closed to vehicles (erosion, Oct 2026)
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Accessible
- Restrooms
About this beach
Carlsbad State Beach runs along Carlsbad Boulevard from Pine Avenue to Cannon Road, with its main entrance at Tamarack. It's a State Parks beach used for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling and fishing.
Current closure
The Tamarack day-use lot is closed to vehicles after recent swells and high tides eroded the area; walkers and cyclists can still get through. State Parks says more high surf and coastal flooding is expected and hasn't said when the lot will reopen (checked October 25, 2026).
Hours and facilities
The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the parking lot 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are restrooms, outdoor showers and drinking water, and the beach is wheelchair accessible. Parking is run by LAZ Parking, and state park annual passes are accepted.
Rules
Dogs aren't allowed on Carlsbad State Beach.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The beach is along Carlsbad Boulevard (S21); the main entrance is at Tamarack Avenue.
Tamarack lot closed
The Tamarack day-use lot is closed to cars because of storm erosion. Pedestrians and cyclists can still use it; park elsewhere and walk in.
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Phone
- (760) 720-7001
What's here
Swimming
Swimming beach
Surfing
Surfing and windsurfing
Fishing
Surf fishing
Restrooms
Restrooms, outdoor showers and drinking water
Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Rules & official resources
- Dogs are prohibited on Carlsbad State Beachesparks.ca.gov ↗
- The Tamarack day-use parking lot is closed to vehicles because of erosion; pedestrians and bicyclists may still use itparks.ca.gov ↗
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