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CONTACT INFORMATION

Special Events, Filming Coordinator *
San Diego Coast District I Department of Parks and Recreation
4477 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
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Park Brochure

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Lifeguard Towers

Site Condition: Location-Directions The beach is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad on CARLSBAD BLVD. Take INTERSTATE 5, exit PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD. Go west to CARLSBAD BLVD - SOUTH. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto ramp CARLSBAD BLVD. – SOUTH. Merge onto CARLSBAD BLVD. – SOUTH, continue 1.6 miles to campground entrance.

General Notes: updated contact 2/14/24 J.Jackson / 5.20.25 bd

Usage Restriction: .

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN DIEGO (CITY) FILM OFFICE - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Ownership: state

Verified: 6/30/2025

Location Details

South Carlsbad State Beach (SB)

United States / Carlsbad, California
Location ID: #7758

This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer. Stairs lead to the beach.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Camps / Campgrounds;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Bluffs
 
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