Tamarack Beach (Carlsbad State Beach)
Also known as Carlsbad State Beach
The central Carlsbad state beach below the seawall walkway, a popular surf spot at Tamarack Ave.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Open with restrictions: the Tamarack day-use lot is closed to vehicles due to erosion (open to pedestrians and bikes; reopening date unknown).
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs on the beach. Leashed dogs on the upper level of the seawall walkway only.
Verified · City of Carlsbad · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Restrooms at both ends of the seawall.
Verified · City of Carlsbad · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Showers at both ends of the seawall.
Verified · City of Carlsbad · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible facilities listed.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.