Two miles of coastal bluffs.
222 sites. Zero slow seasons.
South Carlsbad runs two miles along the coast. It's SoCal's longest bluff-top stretch. Dibs on Dirt monitors every opening year-round.
Get Started FreeThe longest coastal bluff campground in SoCal, still one of the hardest to book
South Carlsbad State Beach is Southern California's largest coastal bluff campground, with 222 sites stretching two miles along the coast between Carlsbad and Encinitas. Most sites sit on the bluff edge with direct Pacific views and the sound of breaking waves right below.
Despite having more sites than any other coastal campground in the region, South Carlsbad books solid year-round thanks to San Diego County's mild weather and the site's proximity to both San Diego and Los Angeles.
Bluff-edge sites go first and stay booked for months; even inland sites sell out on summer weekends.
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