Carlsbad or "Village by the Sea," is 48
square miles of rolling hills with seven miles of scenic coastline enjoyed by
residents and guests who come to play. Located 35 miles north of San Diego and
86 miles south of Los Angeles, it is easily accessible from either city and well
worth a drive up or down the coast to see. Old world charm co-exists with
modern day pleasure in a city where the oldest building in town dates back to
1887 and the newest Legoland amusement park has been around just a few short
years as one of
California's top theme parks.
Carlsbad Beaches:
Ponto Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad City Beach
Carlsbad is named for the popular 19th
century Karlsbad Spa in Europe. When sea captain, John Frazier, drilled a well
and struck water in the 1880s, it appeared to have the same mineral properties
as water in Karlsbad, Bohemia. Continuing a proud tradition for which the city
was named, Carlsbad is home to two world class spa resorts: La Costa
Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort, Aviara.
This charming city by the sea attracts
guests from around the world and is also flower friendly as a premier growing
region for poinsettias and ranunculus. Beginning in March and running for
several months, flower lovers are abuzz at the arrival of spring which brings an
endless sea of colors to local fields. People come from near and far and pay a
small fee to get a glimpse of naturee's perfect beauty. The bird of
paradise got its start here and is the city's official flower.
Legoland theme park, Carlsbad flower
fields, a downtown shopping village with a European flavor, a shopping mall and
family oriented vacation beaches are a few of the things you can do and see when
you visit. There is also jetskiing, parasailing and sky diving for additional
thrills.
If golf is your bag, there's Aviara, an
18-hole public course, Rancho Carlsbad, a public 18-hole executive course and
Encinitas Ranch, 18-hole public course. LaCosta Resort offers two 18-hole
courses open to hotel guests and Shadowridge/ Vista features an 18-hole private
course as does Vista Valley Country Club.
Easily accessible by car, train, bus or
plane, travelers can rest assured they are in a safe community where you can
sleep soundly knowing that the location has no earthquake fault zone. (A
fault zone is a region with a higher incidence or likelihood of earthquake
activity). This is just one of the many features of a vacation in a the
hospitable place which welcomes travelers and treats them well.
Carlsbad Village Certified Farmers' Markets is held every Wednesday 1-5pm AND
Saturday 9am-1pm.
Enjoy the fresh and fabulous delights you'll find at the Carlsbad Village
Farmers' Market, located in the heart of the Village on Roosevelt between Grand
and Carlsbad Village Drive. Certified and Organic Produce Vendors, Plants,
Flowers, Eggs, Honey, Homestyle Foods, and Craft Artisans. Open-Air, Year-Round.
Free of charge, All ages. Accepts WIC and Senior FMNP Coupons. Seasonal
Festivals: Special foods, decor, products and fun for the whole family surround
the theme of each event. Spring - Strawberry Festival; Summer - Summer
Sensations; Autumn - Harvest Festival; Winter - Winter Wonderland. shopcarlsbadvillage.org
Parks: 980 acres devoted to parks. 150 acres developed by the
city. Carlsbad State Beach, Batiquitos Lagoon, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and Buena
Vista Lagoon.
Special events include:
February -- Match Play Golf Tournament at LaCosta
March thru May -- Flower Fields
May -- Carlsbad Village Fair
July -- Triathlon
August -- Toshiba Tennis Classic at LaCosta
October -- Oktoberfest
