Local Attractions:
Castles of Carlsbad - Carlsbad fine home tours.
Drive The 101 - An important part of this community is the scenic beauty and history of its famous coastal highway.
Shop Carlsbad Village - Carlsbad Village Business Association.

Carlsbad Hilton Garden Inn
This Beach resort features a blufftop location with romantic views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
3075 Carlsbad Boulevard , Carlsbad, CA 92008;
Location: Junction of Carlsbad Blvd and Carlsbad Village Drive;
Located steps away from the beach in the historic Carlsbad Village, the Carlsbad Inn offers a wonderful vacation setting for the entire family. Most guestrooms have balconies, all have refrigerators and some have fireplaces or magnificent views of the beautiful garden and the Pacific Ocean.

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Carlsbad Beachview Lodge
3180 Carlsbad Boulevard , Carlsbad, CA 92009;
Scenic ocean views of the Pacific coastline make this resort hotel in Carlsbad, California the perfect vacation spot. The Best Western Beach View Lodge is located near Carlsbad State Beach and the Seaside Promenade in Carlsbad with easy access to major southern California attractions. Hotel guests will enjoy visiting the many sidewalk cafes, shops and restaurants along the beach promenade.

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Carlsbad Beach Terrace Inn
2775 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008;
Location: Downtown Carlsbad Village by the Beach
Beach Terrace Inn is the only vacation hotel located directly on the beach in Carlsbad and features 49 distinctive one-bedroom guestsuites. The resort is offering magnificent ocean front and ocean view rooms along with a private balcony. Each of our one-bedroom suites is equipped with a kitchenette, fireplace, and private balcony. Guests will appreciate the newly renovated Pool Terrace Building which overlooks our refreshing beach level pool as well as the Pacific Ocean.

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Carlsbad Comfort Inn
3700 Pio Pico Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008;
Location: Tamarack Avenue Exit from I-5 Freeway
This Carlsbad Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Carlsbad where there is a variety of boutiques and delicious restaurants. Nearby attractions include the seasonal Carlsbad Flower Fields and Legoland. Carlsbad contains everything from historical museums, golf parks, and shopping malls.

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Carlsbad Extended Stay America
1050 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92009;
Location: Carlsbad Village Near I-5 Freeway
Conveniently close to Carlsbad's downtown area, the Carlsbad Extended Stay America Carlsbad was designed specifically for people who need more than just a hotel room when away from home. In addition to the large work desk, each of the 106 oversized studio suites in this hotel feature a kitchen that allows you to prepare meals at your convenience.

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Carlsbad Inns of America
Ocean and beach within walking distance. This lodge also offers free high speed Internet, free continental breakfast, outdoor heated pool, and business center.

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Capture true romantic charm of New England and Mediterranean style architecture located on one of Southern California's quieter beachfronts. Take the Carlsbad Village Dr exit from I-5 and head straight to the beach. Also nearby are the Carlsbad Flower Fields which has the best viewing in April. The village is home to a lot of gift and antique shops.

Carlsbad Village makes for a great walking tour. It has the ambiance of a small town center with tree covered streets and lots of shopping ventures. It even has that small town train station with several daily stops by the Coaster. The heart of the tour starts at the train station and meanders east along Grand Ave and returning on Carlsbad Village Dr. [BRH]



Shopping Adventures in Carlsbad Village
Major attractions in the Village:
Children's Discovery Museum - Closed July 2006
Farmers Market - Every Wed 2-5PM on Roosevelt Street
Carlsbad Village Business Association -
Beehive Waxing Salon - Petite specialty waxing salon
Bwarie Gift Baskets - the ultimate gift for all occassions
Anna Cabo Art Glass
Carlsbad Gourmet - Strawberries by the sea - fresh made preserves
Digital Sweat Shop -
Jewelry by the Sea - Fine art and jewelry
Kassebaum Photography -
Mulloys Jewelry -
Ohana's Creations - Beautiful flowers for every occasion
Mystical Dragon - gift ideas

Adventure Tip #2: A Night in Carlsbad Village
Start at the junction of Carlsbad Village Drive and Carlsbad Blvd (Coast Hwy) where you are across the street from several great restaurants. In the evenings, some of them feature live entertainment. Before or afternoon you can either head 1 block west to the beach or go east into the heart of Carlsbad Village with the feel of a historic small town with tree covered streets and all sorts of antique shops and galleries.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort is located in the middle of the action.

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.

Carlsbad Sheraton Resort Hotel
The resort has eleven large banquet rooms and is the largest meeting facility for San Diego North County area and is closeby to the Carlsbad Ranch business district. Over 25,000 square feet of meeting and conference facilities.

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Special Events in Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Arts & Crafts Show - Carlsbad Village - Mid-Summer
Farmers Market - Every Wed 2-5PM on Roosevelt Street in Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Village Street Faire [1st Sunday in May & Nov] - It is the largest single day street fair in California. It's held on Grand Ave., one block north of Carlsbad Village Dr. Free admission. Over 100 vendors and 70,000 people visit for these big weekend events.
Carlsbad Village Oktoberfest [OCT] - German food, music, & festivities at Holiday Park.

Dining Adventures in Carlsbad Village
Ocean House in Carlsbad - Formerly Neimans Restaurant - fine dining, live entertainment and banquets inside the 112-year-old historic Victorian mansion
Le Passage French Bistro - Carlsbad Village
Vinaka Cafe - Carlsbad Village
Fish House Vera Cruz - Carlsbad Village
Greek Village Taverna - Dine, drink and dance in the Greek fashion.
Pizza Port - Tasty Grub & Grog
Vigilucci's Cantina - Family of Fine Italian Restaurants
The Armenia Cafe - Breakfast, lunch or dinner near the beach.
Tom Giblin's Irish Pub - enjoy the atmosphere of an authentic Irish pub
The Daily News Cafe at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Cilantro Live - Raw Organic and Vegan meals
Fresco Trattoria - Fine Italian
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant - Great Mexican Food served by a friendly crew.
King's Fish House Carlsbad - Fresh Seafood Locally Caught

Carlsbad Village Theatre
2822 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008; 760-720-2460; Theater Website;
A multi-purpose auditorium that provides a unique historical venue for a variety of live entertainment, cinema, business and community events. The 294-seat Theatre was built in 1927 and is located in the popular Carlsbad Village commercial area.

Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest - First Weekend in October
Holiday Park, Carlsbad Village; Festival Website;
Annual event since 1982 will feature German food, live music, polka dancing, face painting, antique fire engines and a giant pumpkin patch.



Carlsbad 5000 - Carlsbad Village [MAR/APR]
5K Road Racing Event; Carlsbad 5000;
World's fastest 5K Course is very flat and follows the Carlsbad beachfront. Features 16 world records, party by the sea, large prize purse, refreshments, weekend health and fitness expo.

Carlsbad Palisades Resort Hotel
Carlsbad's Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel is a world-class hotel and timeshare resort with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. It is situated adjacent to both the beautiful Flower Fields and the amazing Legoland California theme park.

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Tour Southern Utah
Visit country famous for several scenic national parks - Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase, Lake Powell and Zion Canyon.

Historic Magee Park - Carlsbad Village
200 Beech St, Carlsbad; Tours: Sat/Sun 1-5PM;
Enchanting 2.5 acre park located downtown at Beech and Garfield Streets. Adjacent to Heritage Hall, a 1926 vintage town meeting hall and the Magee House. Surrounding the museum are a variety of old fashion gardens that attempt to demonstrate Carlsbad's agricultural past. All of the gardens are maintained through the combined volunteer efforts of the Arboretum Society, the Carlsbad Historical Society and the North Coastal Rose Group, as well as city staff.
Carlsbad Historical Society

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course
5200 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760-438-1772;
Rancho Carlsbad, one of the finest manufactured home communities in California, is a 504-space property with a 18-hole golf course.

Carlsbad Golf Center
2711 Haymar Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760-720-4653; Center Weblink;
CGC proudly serves as the practice home of aspiring professional golfers and several local high school teams.

Carlsbad Swim Complex
3401 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA 92008; (760) 602-4685; Facility Website;
The Swim Complex includes the 25 yard by 25 meter pool, two 1-meter diving boards, a 3-meter diving board, a shallow play area and access ramp, six sets of bleachers and plenty of deck space. The Aquatic Building includes tiled shower areas, changing and locker facilities and rest rooms.



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