# Carlsbad State Beach Jetty > Wide sandy beach offers prime surfing waves and peaceful wildlife sightings with sea lions and cormorants. Lifeguards are present, and parking is generally easy but can be limited. The atmosphere is clean, family-friendly, and good for watching sunsets and surfers. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/CarlsbadStateBeachJetty - Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=653 ## What people say - "The beach restrooms were well maintained and close by." - "This surf spot has primo larger waves due to the sand taper." - "It's a great Kid Friendly beach for a fun family day." ## Good to know - Parking in the lot costs $20 on weekends and $15 on weekdays. - Arrive early as the parking lot fills up quickly. - The beach has well-maintained restrooms available. - Lifeguards are on duty at all times for safety. - Be cautious of rip tides, especially on busy days. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.