LIFEGUARDS: In addition to mobile m lco e! lifeguards: Summer – towers staffed e 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Spring/Fall limited South Carlsbad W tower staffing; Winter (Nov-March) – no towers staffed. State Beach Ask about current conditions/beach 7201 Carlsbad Blvd. • Carlsbad, CA 92008 • (760) 438-3143 safety before you swim! This popular bluff-top campground is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad; 50 miles north of San Diego. Stairs lead to the beach. For more information, visit the California State Parks web site at www.parks.ca.gov. BE SAFE at THE BEACH The ocean can be dangerous at any time of the year and in any location. PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry 76 Every year people drown because they into the park. Use the self-registration system To Los Angeles do not understand the dangers posed if the entrance station is closed. Campsite S12 fee covers one vehicle. Extra vehicle fees are OCEANSIDE by the massive power and strength 78 15 of ocean waters. The most important collected upon arrival. S21 CARLSBAD lesson? Learn to swim (before you go) OCCUPANCY: Only eight people and three SAN S11 MARCOS and never swim alone! RIP CURRENTS vehicles per site. No equipment in the CCarlsbadarlsbad SStatetate BeacBeachh planted areas please. 5 Palomar Ocean Safety Tips A rip current is a channel of water flowing Airport S12 • Always keep an eye on the surf—Large rogue away from shore. Rip currents, which are ESCONDIDO VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles must be parked SouthSouth CarlsbadCarlsbad waves can hit the shore without warning, crash- quite common, will typically form at breaks in assigned campsite; Not on the roadway, SStatetate BeacBeachh San Pasqual Battlefield S10 State Historic Park ing much farther up the beach than normal in sandbars or near structures, such as piers. in the planted area or beyond the campsite PONTO S11 waves. They can knock down both children and A rip current can be very narrow or may number. Only 3 licensed vehicles (includes 78 LEUCADIA adults and drag them into deep water. be more than 50 yards wide. It can quickly motor cycles/trailers/RVs) are allowed per Leucadia SStatetate BeacBeachh campsite. (operated bbyy the CitCityy of EncinitaEncinitas)s) • On steep beaches, be wary of backwash—Even increase in speed and therefore may change S10 normal waves can create a dangerous rush of from moment to moment in terms of the S6 CHECK-OUT TIME is 12PM (noon). Please Moonlightoonlighg t State BeacBeachh S9 (operated by the City of Encinitas)) water that can knock you off your feet and pull threat posed to swimmers and waders. The leave site clean and on time. Check-in time is you out into the ocean. average speed of a rip current is one to two 2 p.m. Sorry, no exceptions. San Elijo State BeacBeachh S9 • Do not dive headfirst into the surf—Divers feet per second, but some have been found ENCINITA S RE-REGISTRATION: If you want to re- P Cardiffdiff State BeacBeachh may hit hidden rocks or the shallow bottom, to be as fast as eight feet per second—faster ac if CARDIFF BY THE SEA register, you must contact the entrance ic resulting in paralysis or death. than an Olympic swimmer! As such, a rip O S6 station before 9 a.m. the morning you are c SOLANA BEACH e • Know what a rip current is and how to free current can carry even the strongest swimmer a due out. Re-registration is not guaranteed. n 5 yourself if caught in one. out to sea, sometimes just beyond the line To San Diego DEL MAR of breaking waves and other times possibly HOOK-UP SITES: Not available 56 POWAY hundreds of yards offshore. SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit is 15 mph. © 2008 California State Parks If you find yourself caught in a rip current Use good judgment. Children at play! Torrey Pines State Beach 15 the first thing to do is stay calm and don’t Los Penasquitos Marsh Natural Preserve d. DOGS: Must be kept on a leash no longer Mesa Blv try to fight the current—it will win, not you. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at ira than six feet and under physical control at all night. Noisy/vicious animals are not allowed.S21 M Instead, escape the current by swimming in a Torrey Pines State Reserve times. They are not permitted on the beach. Please clean up after your animal. 805 San Diego Coast direction parallel to the shoreline. When you District Office MIRAMAR are free of the current, swim away from the TM rip current and at an angle toward the shore. Discover the many states of California. er Riv CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275 Sa n Dieg o (TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov. SAN 52 ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting LA JOLL the A California State Parks at (800) 777-0369 or 711, TTY relay service. 67 PACIFIC BEACH 274 DIEGO EL CAJON MISSION BEACH 5 163 8 125 8 Old Town San Diego OCEAN BEACH State Historic Park San Diego Intl. Airport POINT LOMA 209 S 94 a n 15 NATIONAL D CITY CORONADO i e g o 75 B a y Silver Strand State Beach CHULA VISTA Silver Strand Natural Preserve 805 5 o 123 4 APPROXIMAT E IMPERIAL BEACH SCALE IN MILES Tijuana Estuary Natural Preserve SAN YSIDRO nument Rd Border Field State Park Mo I A C A L I F O R N M E X I C O CAMP STORE: Open April through October; TRUCKS: Passengers may not ride in the beds WI-FI Service: South Carlsbad State Beach now Group Event Information: The campfire center firewood, ice, groceries. of pick-up trucks (including those with camper offers Wi-Fi service. at South Carlsbad State Beach campground is shells). California Vehicle Code laws apply. This service enables park visitors with wireless now available for group events. Some restrictions FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only and a small fee apply for the use of this area. in established fire rings. NO beach fires. Do THEFT WARNING: Keep your vehicles locked enabled laptop computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to access the Internet. You can Group Event applications are available upon not leave campfires unattended. All plants are and your valuables out of sight. Report any request. For additional information and/or protected. Do not cut or attach items to plants. suspicious activity to the park staff. access this service if you are within a 150 foot range of the campground office located in the applications, call 760-438-0707. GENERATORS: Generators must be off from 8 p.m BICYCLES are allowed only on paved roads. Park. until 10 a.m. Bicycle riders under age 18 must wear a helmet. Bicycles ridden after dark must have a light. NO substance (Comet, Ajax, diatomaceous LEGEND earth, etc.) may be scattered on the ground. “It QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. To Please ride safely. Accessible Campsite ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, please is a misdemeanor to disperse or otherwise apply Campre do not disturb other campers, regardless of the time MOTORIZED SCOOTERS: Operators must be any pesticide within any unit or portion thereof, of day or night. 16 years of age. Helmets are required. (California whether to the air, water, ground or vegetation.” CH Camp Host Site Vehicle Code 21235) (California Code of Regulations 4330) Campsite Oce NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing Laundry devices must not be audible beyond your INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS: Ask staff about ACCESSIBILITY: California State Parks does not Lifeguard Tower immediate campsite, regardless of the time of upcoming programs. discriminate against individuals with disabilities. day or night. All restrooms/shower buildings have accessible Lookout Point GARBAGE: Household garbage only. Please take facilities. Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities No Dogs Allowed VISITORS: Non-registered guests must exit by your large items (chairs, carpet, boxes, etc.) home. who need assistance should contact the unit 10 p.m. (Quiet hours) Restrooms RECYCLE: Recycle bins provided for your Supervising Ranger at (760) 438-3134. Road CURFEW: All visitors under the age of 18 must be aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Recycling HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE campsites are sites 16, RV Sanitation Station in their campsites between 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. proceeds supports the Junior Ranger programs! 77, 87, 97, 108, 119, 126, 148, 153, 184. Restroom/ Stairs SQUIRRELS: Don’t feed them. Feeding shower buildings have accessible facilities. Prior to ALCOHOL consumption and glass containers arrival, if you need assistance call (760) 438-3143. Store are NOT allowed on the beach or beyond your promotes disease, overpopulation and property campsite. damage. Telephone Walk-In Gate Water Faucets South Carlsbad State Beach Campground Your site number: _______________ Day-Use Parking (100 yards) Highway 101 (Carlsbad Blvd.) North End Sites 1-130 Entrance Kiosk CH South End Sites 131-222 73-77 10 78-79 80-86 9 87-97 8 98-102 103-108 7 109-118 6 119-126 5 127-130 148-152 153-155 p 131-135 4 136-147 3 2 m a C CH CH CH f r u S 35 72-68 67-54 53-36 34-24 23-7 6-1 222-206 205-183 182-180 179-167 1 166 164-156 11 9 7 6 5 165 Ramp 4 N PACIFIC OCEAN For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1.