Welcome to Carlsbad, also known as “The Village by the Sea.”
Luxury resort guests visit Carlsbad for golf, spas, and elegant surroundings.
Others enjoy the outdoors and head to local hiking trails, lagoons, and beaches.
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Kidtopia Kids Club keeps young guests entertained, and theres shopping and a variety of family-oriented activities.
Visitors to Legoland will appreciate the special back entrance to the park that’s just steps from the resort.
Guests have access to a nearby spa and golf course.
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Along the way, you’ll learn about sustainable shellfish farming and experience the farms touch tanks.
Note that reservations are required.
The celebration includes wagon rides, picnic areas, and benches for relaxing and enjoying the colorful scene.
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There are also two hotels here,Legoland HotelandLegoland Castle Hotel.
Interactive exhibits let visitors play guitars, ukuleles, banjos, drums, and more.
Instruments from antiques to synthesizers are on display, and docent tours are available.
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A fullcalendar of eventsand options for dinner and show packages are available.
Among more than 80 designer brands are Calvin Klein, Coach, Ferragamo, and Karl Lagerfeld.
The Forum Carlsbad
Set in a lush open-air environment,The Forum Carlsbadoffers upscale shopping and dining.
Shoppers can dine at Urban Plates, Panera, Kaiseki Sushi, and McConnells Ice Cream.
Unique stops includeVillage Rock Shop,Olde Ivy Antiques,Trove Marketplace, and hands-on options likeBarrio GlassworksandFired Up.
Stop for coffee atBaba CoffeeorSleeping Tiger, and have dessert atGelatoLoveorThe Strawberry Shack.
Nightlife in Carlsbad
The Camp Store
This stop is many things rolled into one.
The Crossings at Carlsbad
This venue has plenty to entertain, including the Friday Unwind series.
On Fridays and Saturdays, music starts at 6 p.m.
They serve a pub-inspired menu along with local craft beers, cocktails, and wines.
A four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings highlights local seafood and seasonal produce.
TheCarlsbad Village Street Faire, held each May and November, is another draw for visitors.
In spring, visitors can pick their own delicious strawberries.
The closest stop to Carlsbad is Oceanside, about five miles away.
Getting Around
Its convenient toget aroundwith trains, buses, taxis, and shared rides.
