Carlsbad Travel Guide
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Welcome to Carlsbad, CA!
Located just north of San Diego, Carlsbad offers a coastal escape with a quieter pace than its southern neighbor. Visitors can enjoy the resort-like atmosphere of this quiet town by visiting the Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa or taking in a round at one of the local golf courses. For a memorable experience, take an airplane tour in a biplane or a combat aircraft with Barnstorming Adventures. Ever the family destination, Carlsbad is home to the amusements and plastic sculptures of Legoland California. In the spring, spectacular gardens bloom in a rainbow of colors at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. All flavors of cuisine are found in Carlsbad, ranging from Mexican to seafood to Japanese, and many others. Some time during any trip to Carlsbad should be designated for a visiting the area's beaches, which include the South Carlsbad State Beach and the Carlsbad City Beach.
Tourist Attractions
Carlsbad's Museum of Making Music presents numerous exhibits that allow visitors to interact with the innovations that shaped popular music, from player pianos to digital instruments.
Hotels & Motels
The luxurious La Costa Resort & Spa recently underwent extensive renovations, restoring it to its original charm.
Tour Operators
Guided Adventures in Nature provides guided biking, hiking and kayaking tours.
Vacation Rentals
