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Carlsbad, CA Overview

There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or... more » There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or strip malls, but shoppers should not despair - a designer outlet complex is within reach. The small-town, relaxed environment here fits nicely with the fields of colorful flowers and the mountain and ocean vistas. But kids need something too, and Legoland, targeted to kids 12 and under, offers a whole world of lego-constructed animals and every other design imaginable, in addition to rides and shows. « less
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Grand Pacific Palisades Resort and Hotel

May 14, 2008

The resort was in a perfect location. Close to Everything. Our room was on the ground floor but with a beautiful view of the ocean. It was still very quiet and we had all the privacy we needed. ...more

Coyote Bar & Grill

5 of 5 stars
Carlsbad CA
May 14, 2008

My friends and I went here for dancing on a Saturday night about 10:30 pm and it was a lot of fun. The DJ was great and the crowd was lively. I wasn't drinking so I don't personally know about the...more

Barnstorming Adventures

5 of 5 stars
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 13, 2008

A 40 minute flight in a 1920's bi-plane was my anniversary surprise for my husband, and it was the biggest hoot! Our pilot, Eric, pointed out places of interest from a perspective we never imagined,...more

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Question about ocean for locals May 14, 2008, 6 replies
recommendation: Carlsbad suite hotel with a toddler? May 09, 2008, 9 replies
Sea World or LegoLand for a 2 1/2 year old? May 07, 2008, 4 replies
Things to do w/12 and 14 year olds April 16, 2008, 3 replies
Carlsbad Family Vacation in November April 10, 2008, 4 replies
10 year old girls - Is Legoland fun for this age? April 14, 2008, 3 replies
Legoland April 17, 2008, 5 replies
project walk April 18, 2008, 2 replies
Homewood Suites Carlsbad April 23, 2008, 7 replies
San Diego & Los Angeles with Teens & Toddler April 25, 2008, 5 replies
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