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San Diego Chargers - NFL [AUG-JAN]
The Chargers were one of the original eight teams of the AFL founded in 1960.
In the years since then, the Chargers have made seven trips to the playoffs and three appearances in the
AFC Championship game. At the end of the 1994 season, the Chargers faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX and fell 49-26.
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Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds
The racetrack was famous for years as a favorite hangout for many
Hollywood celebrities including Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante.
Race Season runs from Late July to Early Sept annually.
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Tour Carlsbad Village
This place captures true romantic charm of New England and Mediterranean style architecture while located adjacent to one of California's quieter beachfronts.
Come explore a wide assortment of shops, salons, art, jewelry, glassworks, french bistros, fine italian restaurants and sidewalk cafes.
Tour Carlsbad Flower Fields
Located on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Flower Fields transform each year
into a giant 50-acre rainbow of country when millions of brightly
colored Ranunculus blossoms come to life.
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Tour Legoland California
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in the bright Legobrick colors.
Designed primarily to give a fun educational play experience to young children ages 2-12.
The many attractions, rides, shows and play areas feature the bright cheerful Lego colors and toys.
Play activities include driving electric cars, boats and aircraft and to explore many fantasy settings.
Tour Carlsbad Beaches & Lagoons
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is
very popular, especially in summer. There area also three major wetland habitats.
Tour Carlsbad Ranch
This commercial district is located in the heart of the city and is home to such fine attractions
as Legoland, The Flower Fields, The Museum of Making Music, Crossings Golf Course, and the Gemological Institute
Several of the finest resort hotels in California are also located here.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760-476-1042;
Ranch Website;
Exit from Melrose Road, south of Palomar Airport Road;
Park open - Tues-Sat : 9AM-5PM / Sun : 11AM-5PM;
Guided Tours - Sat : 11AM & 1PM / Sun : Noon & 2PM;
A former working ranchero, once owned by Leo Carrillo, today guests can
leisurely follow the trails and experience the buildings and landscape of what remains of the ranch.
The ranch itself is secluded within the mature tropical and native landscape of a broad coastal canyon.
It served as a retreat to actor, philanthropist, poet, preservationist, and rancher, Leo Carrillo from 1937 to 1961.
The facility is available to host weddings and special events.
Quail Botanical Gardens
The only botanical garden in San Diego County, this park has one of the world's most
diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60 foot
waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo.
Surrounding chaparral area serves as a natural bird refuge. San Diego visitors and residents are invited to
experience this spectacular collection of flora. Tours, nature walks, lectures,
landscape advice and instructional programs are offered.
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The Forum at Carlsbad - La Costa
8049 Paseo Arrayan, Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760-479-0166;
Mall Weblink;
Mall Hours : 10AM-9PM Mon-Sat / 11AM-6PM Sun;
This lifestyle specialty retail project in the La Costa neighborhood features a tree lined main street through the
project creating a pedestrian friendly environment. Over 265,000 square feet of popular fashion retailers, home furnishings,
restaurants and community services. Highlights include Buca di Beppa, Borders Bookstore and East of Bali.
 Buca di Beppo - Immigrant Southern Italian fine dining restaurant.
Borders Bookstore -
East of Bali Salon, Spa & Apotheca.
Tour Carlsbad Flower Fields
Located on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Flower Fields transform each year
into a giant 50-acre rainbow of country when millions of brightly
colored Ranunculus blossoms come to life.
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