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Distance
3.83 miles
Elevation Gain
23 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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South Carlsbad State Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Carlsbad, California.
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South Carlsbad Campground
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Photograph Surfers at Beacons Beach
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Getting there is easy. You can plug “beacons beach” or Leucadia State Beach right into your gps. You’ll find it right off of Neptune Street, where you can park in the parking lot on top of the sea bluff. Walk down the windy beach trail and you are there!
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Stonesteps Beach
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