Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad

Name: Carlsbad State Beach
Address: Carlsbad, United States

#9 among attractions in Carlsbad

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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. 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. The 44-acre park was established in 1933. ()

Established: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 33°8'50"N, 117°20'46"W

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Carlsbad (North Beach)Carlsbad United States

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Carlsbad State Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LEGOLAND California, Cerro de la Calavera, The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre.

2.4 miSE
Amusement park
LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad
61 min walk • Legoland California Resort is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside Europe. The park is currently owned by Merlin Entertainments, which took a controlling interest in 2005.
4 miE
Volcano
Cerro de la Calavera, Carlsbad
102 min walk • Cerro de la Calavera is an 513 ft ancient plug dome volcano that last erupted 22 million years ago during the subduction of the Farallon Plate. It is located within the city of Carlsbad, California in the United States.
2.3 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Oceanside
59 min walk • The Shoppes at Carlsbad is a shopping mall in Carlsbad, California. The mall was originally named Plaza Camino Real when it was built in 1969, but was rebranded several times when it was a Westfield Holdings property.
3.9 miNW
Memorial, Piers and boardwalks, Surf spot
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre, Oceanside
100 min walk • The Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre is a public entertainment and recreation complex located at the foot of the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, California. Formerly known as the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, also known as Oceanside Bandshell, the complex was renamed in 2012 posthumously in honor of football player Junior Seau.
4 miNW
City hall
Oceanside City Hall, Oceanside
103 min walk • The Oceanside City Hall and Fire Station, also known as Oceanside Civic Center, at 704 and 714 Third St. in Oceanside, California, was built in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
2.2 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Event space
Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad
56 min walk • The Museum of Making Music, is a division of the NAMM Foundation of the National Association of Music Merchants, a 501 non-profit organization located in Carlsbad, California. The museum opened to the public on March 5, 2000.
2.5 miSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lego Technic Test Track, Carlsbad
65 min walk • Lego Technic Test Track, Technic Coaster, Project X - Test Strecke and X-treme Racers are the names of five identical steel wild mouse roller coasters manufactured by Mack Rides at Legoland theme parks around the world.
4 miNW
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside
103 min walk • Oceanside Museum of Art is a fine arts museum located at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, California in northern San Diego County, California. The museum began holding exhibits in 1995, with a dedicated facility opening on October 6, 1997.
3.9 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
California Surf Museum, Oceanside
101 min walk • The California Surf Museum is a museum located at 312 Pier View Way in Oceanside, California, dedicated to archiving and displaying surfboards, surf art, memorabilia, surfing equipment, photographs, magazines, videos, and more.
2.7 miNE
33°10'49"N • 117°19'16"W
Carlsbad Golf Center, Oceanside
70 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2.4 miSE
33°7'14"N • 117°19'12"W
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Carlsbad
61 min walk • Museum