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Carlsbad City Beach Access

Carlsbad City Beach Access provides multiple public stairway entry points along Ocean Street (at Carlsbad Village Drive, Grand Avenue, Christiansen Way, Beech Avenue, and Rue des Chateaux) to reach North Carlsbad Beaches, with free street parking available.

The northern end of the beach borders Buena Vista Lagoon, a popular bird-watching destination. Note that there are no lifeguards or restroom facilities at this beach, and surfing is prohibited May through October.


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