Carlsbad State Beach

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Carlsbad State Beach
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Carlsbad State Beach
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Location San Diego County, California, United States
Nearest city Carlsbad, California
Coordinates 33°8′50″N117°20′45″W / 33.14722°N 117.34583°W / 33.14722; -117.34583 Coordinates: 33°8′50″N117°20′45″W / 33.14722°N 117.34583°W / 33.14722; -117.34583
Area44 acres (18 ha)
Established1933
Governing body California Department of Parks and Recreation

Carlsbad State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States, located in Carlsbad. It is a San Diego County beach with coastal bluffs. Popular activities include swimming, surfing and bodyboarding several nearby breaks, scuba diving, fishing, and beachcombing. [1] Many visitors camp on the campsites on top of the cliffs. Access to the beach is through the multiple staircases and also one ramp. Amenities include showers, bathrooms, electricity, water, Wi-Fi, and a camp store. There are 220 campsites total. [2] [3] The 44-acre (18 ha) park was established in 1933. [4]

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