I’ve been going to the Camp Store since I was a kid, and I used to love it. Picking out a fun souvenir after a beach day was always a highlight. The place had a humble, beachy charm that felt connected to the camp. Since the pandemic, it’s really gone downhill. The awesome shave ice stand is gone, replaced by reheated pizza that somehow still takes 30 minutes. Not worth the wait or the price. The store used to be full of snacks, drinks, and fun camp-themed merch. Now it feels random. The shirts and hats are covered in Sasquatches and dinosaurs, which have nothing to do with Carlsbad Beach.
The staff is really kind and helpful, but the owner can occasionally come off as rude. It now feels more like a money grab, with live music events and more locals hanging out than actual campers. The hours are also confusing — the store doesn’t always open on time. One time I walked in 15 minutes after it was supposed to be open, and even though the doors were wide open, I was told to leave because they were actually still closed. It’s disappointing to see how far it’s drifted from what made it special
Marlowe Krueger
I have been coming to the camp store my whole life and when the camp store got rebuilt they got rid of some of my favorite things there are no good snacks, there is no parking, there is no candy that is good, and the worst of all you replaced the shave ice with crappy pizza and turned it in to a restaurant it’s supposed to be a store not a restaurant, also we are at the beach no one wants people from out of the camping spots to come to listen to music that is not good, I also believe that the store hours are stupid on Tuesday it opens at 3 and closes at 8 what is the point of it if you have barely any time to go to the camp store, the last thing you need to fix is the ugly clothes you have we want some good clothes not dinosaurs or Sasquatch this is the beach not some restaurant that’s fancy. I would not recommend going to this camp store unless they make it like the old one.going to the camp store here is a waste of your time
janalee campbell
Great fun place .. live music was awesome… I t was provided by The Black Shades Band .. can’t wait To return again..👏
Deb Gaarde
Dinner and music, overlooking the ocean.
colin depp
Really a unique place that makes me feel so lucky to live here! Kids and dogs and everyone seems to be having a great time and can't beat the views. That the pizza and beer are great is a wonderful bonus
dave stachowski
Fantastic food and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
leopoldo festino
Nice place facing the sea
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
James Anctil
Love it! 😍
Bar ‘N Co Mobile
I love this family owned spot and how much love they pour into it. From the details of the events they put on to what they carry at the convenient shop. You know they care, because you feel it.
Jean Roode
Great atmosphere. Live music Wednesday through Sunday.
Pizza was good and the view is amazing. Eating pizza with an ocean view! Dog friendly ??.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rhondie
Loved the live music, band, and beautiful views!
Parking: Park on the other side of the bridge, by Spectrum, and walk over. Parking on-site is for campers only. Not far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
Rachel Metzger
I love this place so much I went here for my birthday! You have to have the right expectations, though. The pizza is great, but the wait is long and the seating is crowded. And there’s no parking, so most people park down the street. It might sound crazy, but as a local, I love bumping into friends and neighbors. That is a major part of the appeal!!! Aaaand the gorgeous views of the ocean. So my tips: get here early, have one person snag a table while the other orders, be patient, and enjoy the views!
Callon Li
Good spot right by South Carlsbad Beach that overlooks the ocean. They serve pizza, salads, and appetizers with rotating specials
I’ve been going to the Camp Store since I was a kid, and I used to love it. Picking out a fun souvenir after a beach day was always a highlight. The place had a humble, beachy charm that felt connected to the camp. Since the pandemic, it’s really gone downhill. The awesome shave ice stand is gone, replaced by reheated pizza that somehow still takes 30 minutes. Not worth the wait or the price. The store used to be full of snacks, drinks, and fun camp-themed merch. Now it feels random. The shirts and hats are covered in Sasquatches and dinosaurs, which have nothing to do with Carlsbad Beach.
The staff is really kind and helpful, but the owner can occasionally come off as rude. It now feels more like a money grab, with live music events and more locals hanging out than actual campers. The hours are also confusing — the store doesn’t always open on time. One time I walked in 15 minutes after it was supposed to be open, and even though the doors were wide open, I was told to leave because they were actually still closed.
It’s disappointing to see how far it’s drifted from what made it special
I have been coming to the camp store my whole life and when the camp store got rebuilt they got rid of some of my favorite things there are no good snacks, there is no parking, there is no candy that is good, and the worst of all you replaced the shave ice with crappy pizza and turned it in to a restaurant it’s supposed to be a store not a restaurant, also we are at the beach no one wants people from out of the camping spots to come to listen to music that is not good, I also believe that the store hours are stupid on Tuesday it opens at 3 and closes at 8 what is the point of it if you have barely any time to go to the camp store, the last thing you need to fix is the ugly clothes you have we want some good clothes not dinosaurs or Sasquatch this is the beach not some restaurant that’s fancy. I would not recommend going to this camp store unless they make it like the old one.going to the camp store here is a waste of your time
Great fun place .. live music was awesome… I t was provided by
The Black Shades Band .. can’t wait
To return again..👏
Dinner and music, overlooking the ocean.
Really a unique place that makes me feel so lucky to live here! Kids and dogs and everyone seems to be having a great time and can't beat the views. That the pizza and beer are great is a wonderful bonus
Fantastic food and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place facing the sea
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love it! 😍
I love this family owned spot and how much love they pour into it. From the details of the events they put on to what they carry at the convenient shop. You know they care, because you feel it.
Great atmosphere. Live music Wednesday through Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Amazing atmosphere, great food, clean, friendly. Great place for a drink and kid friendly. Live music is great.
Vegetarian options: Great atmosphere, great food
Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Pizza, Truffle Fries, Buffalo Chicken
Pizza was good and the view is amazing. Eating pizza with an ocean view! Dog friendly ??.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Loved the live music, band, and beautiful views!
Parking: Park on the other side of the bridge, by Spectrum, and walk over. Parking on-site is for campers only. Not far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
I love this place so much I went here for my birthday! You have to have the right expectations, though. The pizza is great, but the wait is long and the seating is crowded. And there’s no parking, so most people park down the street. It might sound crazy, but as a local, I love bumping into friends and neighbors. That is a major part of the appeal!!! Aaaand the gorgeous views of the ocean. So my tips: get here early, have one person snag a table while the other orders, be patient, and enjoy the views!
Good spot right by South Carlsbad Beach that overlooks the ocean. They serve pizza, salads, and appetizers with rotating specials
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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