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    The Camp Store

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    ModeratePizza
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Natalya S.

    My first time visiting the Carlsbad Camp Store, and here is my general recap. Located on the premises of South Carlsbad State Beach campgrounds, it is open to all. This is an outdoor-only venue offering food and drinks for purchase. They have an amazing variety of pizzas for such a small place, as well as good choices of local beer on tap. I got the sense that the crowd is mostly locals who enjoy visiting for the live music, the overall atmosphere (or 'vibe') and the sunset views. Lots of seating areas that fill up very quickly; most of the seating is first-come, first-served, but there are some tables you can reserve. Besides pizzas and drinks, there is a full convenience store that sells all the necessities. Parking is very limited next to the Camp Store so mostly people park outside of the park on the street. We enjoyed the last day of their Halloween light show, which was pretty cool. I understand that next month there will be a Christmas lights display. My only suggestion is that they provide some form of heating for the colder months.

    My first visit enjoying a Marguerite and sunset views.
    Barbara W.

    Ok- first there's amazing pizza- that's all the food anyone needs imho. Second- everyone there is friendly and helpful. The drinks are good and service great. Ambiance/ ocean views! It's why we live here! Add music and you have a 5 star review

    Dan M.

    What a great addition to South Carlsbad campgrounds. The owner refurbished the old camp store during the pandemic and makes this a great destination for snacks, pizzas, craft beer (draft and cans) and live music. Plus they have light shows during the holidays. The area is great for families, kids and even dogs on leash. We love that we can walk from our neighborhood. Parking is non-existent but you can park nearby on Avenida Encinas with a short walk

    Sunset was so beautiful
    Christy C.

    Very cool outdoor spot to grab pizza and a drink while listening to live music by the beach! Pricing was reasonable and most beers, wines, and hard ciders were $5-6. There were a good variety of pizza ($15+) and ~10 options, as well as appetizers like tots and fries ($5+). Service was very friendly and welcoming. There is only outdoor seating and seating is very limited! Be sure to come early during the weekends because it gets very crowded! If there is a line to order, be prepared to wait ~30 minutes for your food, especially the pizza! However, the pizza is worth the wait! Ordering is easy- you order at the window and you give them your phone # and they text you when your order is ready. There is a gift store attached to the restaurant and it has a lot of cool souvenirs! The Surfsquatch ($18) was very delicious and had plenty of pepperoni, bacon, sausage, and mozzarella! Super fresh and flavorful without being too salty! I'm usually not a big fan of crust but their crust is super crispy and good! Wish the pizza was bigger but other than that, very yummy! This was 8/10 Tater tots ($6) were ok, nothing too special. They were crispy and they give you a lot! Not too salty or greasy so it was not bad. This was 7/10 Ashland Mango Strawberry Hard Seltzer ($5.57) was ok, not as fruity and sweet as I was expecting but it wasn't too bad. This was 7/10 Seaborn Passion Guava Hard Seltzer ($5.57) was very good. Slightly sweet and fruity but had a small kick to it! Very refreshing and delicious! This was 8/10 Enjoyed listening to the free live band performing! It would have been more enjoyable if it was less crowded and more seating with shade. Other than that, I really enjoyed how close it was to the beach and the free entertainment! Would definitely recommend and return

    Regine A.

    Came here during the Jurassic park pop up event. Wow. What a cool spot! In the camp store you'll find all the merch and essentials you'll need while camping. What wow'd my husband and I the most about this store was the pizza. Do not sleep on the pizza. I repeat... do NOT sleep on the pizza!! Why was it so good? Not sure. But it was pure magic haha. Melt in your mouth type of pizza. There's plenty of picnic tables outside with an ocean view. Shout out to the amazing workers here who kept us fed during this busy event! They were friendly and kind. I appreciate their customer service. 10 out of 10 recommend the camp store. The only downside can be parking. Once it's full, you might have to drive, park then walk.

    Nicola L.

    We came for the Dino experience and it was absolutely amazing. The kids thought it was the most amazing thing. We made reservations online to ensure we got a table. $15 not bad! The experience its self is free. Parking is horrible though. We parked at Ralph's down the hill and walked the bridge over. We ordered pizza, cheese curds and fries. 5 kids lol. went in the cute gift shop after. We spent 2+ hours and it was such an amazing afternoon. The view over the bluff was breathtaking. Small breeze kept the area cool.

    kids corn dog and truffle fries
    Sam S.

    A fantastic casual spot right at the beach for live music, cheap drinks, and great food! We absolutely love this spot for a casual outing after work or on the weekend, but beware the parking is quite limited (park up the street at the Ralph's center and walk over instead) and the line to order can get pretty long as this is a popular spot! I love their gluten free pizza options (and the fact that the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating re allergies), and they have all sorts of other great bites as well.

    Thank you Bree!
    Peter I.

    Absolutely my favorite first stop. Bree runs an epic spot. Perfect views and fun people everywhere. The view is a 10 and music is different every night. Food is basic and great. You like tots? Perfect. Wings? Great and pizza perfect. But it's the vibe you must experience. Great staff. Thank you for our table. Back tomorrow, that is how fun it is.

    Arely C.

    10/10!!! This is the best camp store I have ever been to the ambience was amazing with live music on Friday night! The pizza parlor attached to the camp store was 10 out of 10 so delicious the only thing it was pretty busy so the wait for food was about 45 minutes to an hour which was OK because they text you when your order is ready in case you want to hang out or go back to your campsite. Highly highly highly recommend this location and campsite. There is also a lot of seating there are chairs and benches, which is really nice. I went the next morning in the corner they have the location where you can buy tokens for the showers !

    The Camp Store Signature pizza, California pizza, drafts
    Kim B.

    Lovely afternoon enjoying some pizza pies and drinks for my late November birthday with my favorite people including my doggo. Super casual place with gorgeous views overlooking the beach. Service is on par with best concession stands

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    ty D.

    Everything about this place is amazing! I've been camping here for the last 40 years. What Anthony has done is such a treat for the locals and the campers! I was leery at first but everything from food to service is fantastic

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    The pizza was some of the best I have ever had in Dan Diego, and the scenery is amazing. Great staff and awesome experience!

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    This is the best camp store I have ever been to the ambience was amazing with live music on Friday night!

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