Pretty sweet. Surfed for first time and I had a great time.

We have camped at this beach for years and there has apparently been some sort of crack down on fun there. The weekend started with the Ranger advising that we would no longer be able to have our firewood delivered, which we have been doing for years now on our longer stays. We get better burning wood at less cost than if you paid the $7 per ...

my visit to south carlsbad state beach was like an invigorating breath of fresh air. I was visiting my cousin and his home was located in a community directly across the street from the park entrance. Being able to take early morning walks along the pacific ocean and here the waves gently roll ashore was truly relaxing. The ability to walk along ...

Great beaches, too many tourists. I guess that goes with the territory though. Parking is at a premium - be prepared! No dogs allowed, which is a bummer.

We were up & down the coast from San Simeon to Carlsbad, and Carlsbad was the best! We flew in, then drove 1,000 miles in our 8-day trip, experiencing many cities and beaches. Our girls (ages 15 & 19) agreed with my husband and I that Carlsbad was the best. It was the only place we actually searched for souvenirs & shirts which had ...

It's fun and it's free! Everyone loves to go to the beach and Carlsbad is one of the best beaches anywhere. There is so much to do and the waves are always good. The waves are pretty big compared to Cornado's tiny waves and there is not all that seaweed. It isn't very crowded on weekdays. It's my favorite beach ever!