Carlsbad Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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)... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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 

 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)... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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...