Located on the San Diego Coast, San Elijo offers swimming, surfing and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with snorklers and divers.

You will find showers and public restrooms as well as RV hookups. San Elijo State Beach now offers SBC FreedomLink Service! This service enables park visitors with wireless enabled laptop computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to access the Internet.

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Reservations for San Elijo Beach available at:

San Elijo State Beach Reservations

Directions:
San Elijo State Beach extends along Coast Highway 101, 3/4 mile north from San Elijo Lagoon's entrance channel, near the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Exit Interstate 5 at Encinitas Blvd, head WEST. Turn LEFT on So. Coast Hwy. Follow the Coast Highway south, about 2 miles to the campground.

Mailing Address: 2680 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92008 .

San Elijo State Beach
2050 So Coast Hwy 101
Cardiff CA 92007

About... San Diego CA

Near San Elijo State Beach...
South Carlsbad State Beach (few miles South)
San Onofre State Beach (approx. 17 miles North)

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