Carlsbad Travel Guide

 
by Yaqui
 
  •   LegoLand
    by Yaqui
  •   Carlsbad
    by meimivw
  • Legoland
      Legoland
    by cheap_tourist
  • Oceanside
      Oceanside
    by Jim_Eliason
  • Mission San Luis Rey
      Mission San Luis Rey
    by Jim_Eliason
 

Pro

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 Lots to see and do, one the prettiest beaches 


Con

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 perhaps too pricey in some shops/restaurants 


In a nutshell

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 A nice family getaway place 

 

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Things to Do  

LegoLand

LegoLand, Carlsbad

 10 Reviews  The american branch of this legendary Danish company's themepark is in Carlsbad. It's ride are aimed at younger children than a typical amusement park but its display of Lego building and landscapes are fun for the whole family. 

Carlsbad Mineral Water Spring

Carlsbad Mineral Water Spring, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  Carlsbad Mineral Water & Spa was founded in 1882 by retired sea captian John Frazier that discovered it while well digging 925 feet down. Once it was verified that he had hit a rich deposit of mineral water he named it Carlsbad Mineral Water. Soon it was discovered it was very therapeutic. The... 

Carlsbad Flower Fields

Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad

 3 Reviews  In recent years it has become popular to drive up north from San Diego to see the vibrant rows of color created at The Flower Fields. More than 200,000 people visit the fields each year, from early March through early May. The Flower Field changed owners about ten years ago and have added a special... 

Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad

 3 Reviews  Carlsbad is largely unspoiled, which suits the locals just fine. Along the northern coast, beaches are seperated by sea walls. Beach access is generally very open and inviting. People are mostly sunbathing, swimming and often there are BBQs. I went to the main beach here, Carlsbad (or Tamarack)... 

Magee House

Magee House, Carlsbad

 1 Review  Built in 1887 as a craftmans style home. It was home to many families the first was Samual Church Smith. It soon was bought and sold by several families. It was purchased by Alexander Shipley for his family, but soon upon his death was inherted by Florence Shipley Magee who returned in 1940's after... 

Vistor Center

Vistor Center, Carlsbad

 1 Review  This was such a find when me and my sister were just strolling around waiting for my niece to finish getting her assignments for her next clients. I was tickled to death to see that they put the Vistor Center in the old historic train Santa Fe Depot. The depot was built in 1907 (replacing the first... 

Ale Festival

Ale Festival, Carlsbad

 1 Review  I just happened to be in San Diego for the 8th Annual Strong Ale Festival which is was held in Carlsbad Dec 3-4, 2004. Micro brewers from around the area bring there best to the festival. Strong Ales are defined as containing more than 8% alcohol by volume. It is held next to, and sponsored by the... 

Hotels  

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

 5 Reviews and 628 Opinions  Timeshare trade to a 1-bedroom unit. Carlsbad Inn is OK for an older facility. Very convenient... 

Best Western Beach View Lodge

 4 Reviews and 142 Opinions  For a little lodge tucked into a small corner, it has lots to offer. It may have seen expensive, but... 

Restaurants  

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  Barry, VT Member "Spartan," organized a VT Meeting for Laura, "hayward68" at Samba's and that is how I discovered it. The restaurant is in a free standing building at the entrance of a shopping mall. (The most charming aspect of this mall was the gaggle of geese that had crossed the road from the... 

Neiman's Restaurant

Neiman's Restaurant, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  Neiman's is housed in one of Carlsbad's oldest and most striking buildings, which began as two mansions, mirrored in image. There is a narrow area for patio dining and naturally that is where I eat. If you go to the website listed below you will see a button titled, "Coupon," click it and print... 

Coyote Bar and Grill

Coyote Bar and Grill, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  Horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went there with a bunch of friends (6 including myself) and they took my credit card way before we even ordered food (red flag!), then right before the food came they kicked us all out because "we didn't meet the dress code." When I asked what that meant they said it was... 

Vinaka Cafe

Vinaka Cafe, Carlsbad

 3 Reviews  Located on the upper level of a peaceful and charming shopping center behind the Twin Inns. At first discovery, I thought it was an Italian restaurant. Vinaka actually is a word from the Fiji Islands meaning Thank you and also it means excellent. A fitting name for such a comfortable place. The... 

Claim Jumper Restaurant

Claim Jumper Restaurant, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  After appetizer's at another restaurant, we decided to go to the Claim Jumper for dessert...there is nothing small about this place and the desserts didn't disappoint. Well this was actually the first time LJ and I ate dinner here...it was soooooo good!!! We started off with the Appetizer Combo... 

Vigiluccis

Vigiluccis, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  Memories of Southern Italy" are evoked by this "North County find", the "cute" Carlsbad branch of the Vigilucci's family of eateries where "lively, authentic" cooking, and "good value" leave lots of locals "satisfied"; Hours Sunday - Thursday 11AM to 10PM Friday - Saturday 11AM to 11PM Friday... 

TGI Friday's

TGI Friday's, Carlsbad

 2 Reviews  Fun for everyone, this chain has a prime location in Carlsbad right next to the Flower Fields in the former Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant. You'll still know it by the landmark windmill, visible from I-5. HOURS Daily 6:30am- 2:00am 

Transportation  

Train / Station

Train / Station, Carlsbad

 6 Reviews  The Coaster is North County Transit District's comuter train getting people into downtown San Diego in the mornings and retuning them to the North County in the afternoons. It also offers evening returns after ball games at Petco Park. While staying in Carlsbad, this transportation is ideal for... 

Information & Sources

Information & Sources, Carlsbad

 6 Reviews  . BY HIGHWAY S21: I drove to Carlsbad from San Diego by the road S21 on Saturday early afternoon. The traffic was neither heavy nor light, I could say. Close to major intersections the road was a little jammed whereas it was empty in other places. S21 is a part of Pacific Coastal Highway 1 (or 101)... 

By Car

By Car, Carlsbad

 4 Reviews  California has a definate car culture and one of the reasons for that is the distance from one part of a city to another. For example, if your hotel is in Carlsbad Village--the downtown area and you want to take the kids to LEGOLAND, you will need a car to get there. Well, maybe you'll be provided... 

Combined Suggestions

Combined Suggestions, Carlsbad

 3 Reviews  Oceanside to San Diego are the two main junctions that San Diegos transportation services. Carlsbad Village stop is along there route. The bus stop is just across the train station through safety gates so you don't wonder on the track accidently. The train station is equiped with a information... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Twin Inns

Twin Inns, Carlsbad

 5 Reviews  This elegant old Victorian mansion (over 100 years old) stands on the right side of the main highway San Diego ---> Los Angeles (S-21). It houses Neiman's Restaurant now and look really very, very beautiful. No wonder - the building was renovated by its new owners a few years ago. Address: 300... 

Lagoons

Lagoons, Carlsbad

 3 Reviews  The Pea Soup Andersen Wind Mill is located near the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon at the south end of Carlsbad. It is one of the two major lagoons in this city. The other, Buena Vista, is at the north end. Agua Hedionda Lagoon is unique as it is a healthy tidal bed with a large wetlands supporting several... 

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