LIFEGUARDS: In addition to mobile lifeguards: RIP CURRENTS Summer—towers staffed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Spring/ A rip current is a channel of water flowing South Carlsbad Fall—limited tower staffing; Winter (Nov-March)— away from shore. Rip currents, which are no towers staffed. Ask about current conditions/ quite common, will typically form at breaks in State Beach beach safety before you swim! sandbars or near structures, such as piers. 7201 Carlsbad Blvd. • Carlsbad, CA 92008 • (760) 438-3143 A rip current can be very narrow or may be more than 50 yards wide. They can quickly This popular bluff-top campground is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad, 50 miles north of . Stairs increase in speed and therefore may change lead to the beach. For more information, visit the State Parks web site at www.parks.ca.gov. from moment to moment in terms of the threat they pose to swimmers and waders. PARK FEES are due and payable The average speed of a rip current is one to upon entry into the park. Use the self- 76 two feet per second, but they have been found To Los Angeles registration system if the entrance station to be as fast as eight feet per second—faster S12 is closed. Campsite fee covers one vehicle. OCEANSIDE than an Olympic swimmer! 78 15 Extra vehicle fees are collected upon S21 Rip currents can carry even the strongest arrival. CARLSBAD swimmer out to sea, sometimes just beyond SAN OCCUPANCY: Only eight (8) people and S11 MARCOS the line of breaking waves and other times three (3) vehicles per site. No equipment possibly hundreds of yards offshore. 5 Palomar in the planted areas, please. Airport S12 BE SAFE AT THE BEACH If you find yourself caught in a rip current the ESCONDIDO VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles must be SouthSouth Carlsbad The ocean can be dangerous at any time of the first thing to do is stay calm and don’t try to parked within assigned campsite, not on SStatetate Beach San Pasqual Battlefield S10 State Historic Park year and in any location. Every year people drown fight the current—it will win, not you. Instead, the roadway, in the planted area or beyond PONTO S11 escape the current by swimming in a direction because they do not understand the dangers the campsite number. Only three licensed 78 LEUCADIA posed by the massive power and strength of parallel to the shoreline. When you are free of vehicles (includes motor cycles/trailers/ LeucadiaLeucadia State Beach the current, swim away from the rip current and RVs) are allowed per campsite. (operated by tthehe City of Encinitas) ocean waters. The most important lesson? Learn S10 at an angle toward the shore. to swim (before you go) and never swim alone! CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please leave S6 Moonlioonlightght State BeachBeach S9 (operated by the City of Encinitas)Encinitas) Ocean Safety Tips site clean and on time. Check-in time is 2 p.m. Sorry, no exceptions. • Always keep an eye on the surf— SanSan Elijo State BeachBeach S9 ENCINITAS Large waves can hit the shore without RE-REGISTRATION: If you want to re- Cardiffdiff State BeachBeach P warning, crashing much farther up the register, you must contact the entrance ac if CARDIFF BY THE SEA ic beach than normal waves. They can station before 9 a.m. the morning you are O SOLANA BEACH S6 due out. Re-registration is not guaranteed. c knock down both children and adults e a n 5 and drag them into deep water. HOOK-UP SITES: Not available. To San Diego DEL MAR • On steep beaches, be wary of SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit is 15 mph. 56 POWAY © 2009 California State Parks backwash—Even normal waves can Use good judgment. Children at play! create a dangerous rush of water that 15 can knock you off your feet and pull PETS/DOGS: Must be kept on a leash no beach. Pets/dogs must be confined to a vehicle longer than six feet and under physical control or tent at night. Noisy/vicious animals are not you out into the ocean. Los Penasquitos Marsh Natural Preserve d. Mesa Blv at all times. They are not permitted on the allowed. Please clean up after your animal. ira • Do not dive headfirst into the surf— S21 M Divers may hit hidden rocks or the Torrey Pines State Reserve 805 San Diego Coast shallow bottom, resulting in paralysis District Office MIRAMAR Discover the many states of California.TM or death. CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275 • Know what a rip current is and how r iv e (TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov. ieg o R to free yourself if caught in one. ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting the SAN Sa n D 52 Communications Office at (800) 777-0369, 711, TTY relay service. LA JOLLA 67 PACIFIC BEACH 274

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Tijuana Estuary Natural Preserve SAN YSIDRO nument Rd Mo A C A L I F O R N I M E X I C O CAMP STORE: Open April through October; TRUCKS: Passengers may not ride in the beds of SQUIRRELS/WILDLIFE: Don’t feed them. It LEGEND firewood, ice, groceries. pick-up trucks (including those with camper shells). promotes disease, overpopulation and property damage. FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only in California Vehicle Code (CVC) laws apply. Accessible Campsite established fire rings. NO beach fires. Do not leave THEFT WARNING: Keep your vehicles locked and WI-FI Service: Park visitors with wireless-enabled Accessible Feature campfires unattended. your valuables out of sight. Report any suspicious laptop computers or personal digital assistants Campfire activity to the park staff. (PDAs) may access the Internet. You can access Wi- PLANTS: All plants are protected. Do not cut, or CH Camp Host Site Fi service if you are within a 150 foot range of the attach items to plants. Do not damage berm or place BICYCLES: Are allowed only on paved roads. Bicycle campground office in the park. Campsite Office equipment in plant area between campsites. riders under age 18 must wear a helmet. Bicycles Laundry All vehicles registered in GENERATORS: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. only! ridden after dark must have a light. Please ride safely. ACCESSIBLE PARKING: the campground must park within campsite limits. Lifeguard Tower QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. To ensure MOTORIZED SCOOTERS: Operators must have a Please leave accessible parking spots available for Lookout Point an enjoyable experience for everyone, please do driver’s license or permit to operate. Helmets are those using restroom facilities. not disturb other campers, regardless of the time of required (CVC 21235). No Dogs Allowed ACCESSIBLE campsites are 16, 77, 87, 97, 108, day or night. Restrooms INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS: Ask staff about 119, 126, 148, 153, 184. Prior to arrival, visitors with NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing devices upcoming programs. disabilities who need assistance should contact the Road must not be audible beyond your immediate GARBAGE: Household garbage only. Please take Supervising Ranger at (760) 438-3143. RV Sanitation Station campsite, regardless of the time of day or night. your large items (chairs, carpet, boxes, etc) home. GROUP EVENT INFORMATION: The South Stairs VISITORS: Non-registered guests must exit by 10 NO SUBSTANCE (Comet, Ajax, diatomaceous Carlsbad campfire center is available for group Store p.m. (Quiet hours) earth, etc.) may be scattered on the ground. These events. Restrictions and a fee apply. For event Telephone CURFEW: All visitors under the age of 18 must be in poison nearby plants, marine life, and are harmful to applications and information, call (760) 438-0707. Walk-In Gate their campsites between 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. children and adults on direct contact. MOTORHOMES AND TRAILERS are limited to Water Faucets ALCOHOL and glass containers are NOT allowed on RECYCLE: Recycle bins are provided for your 35’. Vehicles over these length limits may not the beach or beyond your campsite. aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Recycling enter the park, as of 1/1/2010. supports the Junior Ranger programs!

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