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Things to do in  Carlsbad

Welcome to Carlsbad

Conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego, Carlsbad offers the best of Southern California’s coastal lifestyle, at a slower pace. Miles of sandy beaches beckon sun-worshippers for a day in the surf, while chic outdoor malls and the Carlsbad Premium Outlets are a shopper’s paradise. Families with kids will also find plenty of things to do in Carlsbad, as the city is also home to the LEGOLAND® California theme park and the SEA LIFE® Aquarium.

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Top attractions in Carlsbad for Spring

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Carlsbad Village

Carlsbad Village

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Carlsbad Village is the downtown area at the heart—and waterfront—of Carlsbad, a fun-loving Southern California beach town. Visitors to Carlsbad spend most of their time in the village, as it’s where most of the shops, restaurants, and hotels are found, including the famous Carlsbad Inn: a Bavarian looking hotel on the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and Ocean Street. A visit the Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa is a great way to relax with a massage or spa treatment using the local alkaline artisan mineral water. To mingle and pick up fresh local fruits, stop in at the Carlsbad Farmer’s Market, which happens every Wednesday. And of course the beaches and boardwalk that run along Carlsbad Village are the main draw. Tamarack Beach is a great, centrally located stretch that’s ideal for bike riding, surfing or sunbathing.More
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Everybody loves shopping on vacation, and shopping for great deals at outlet stores is even better. Carlsbad Premium Outlets features a huge selection of designer and mainstream brands, with some 90 shops, including everything from Ralph Lauren and Barneys New York to Adidas and Crate and Barrel. The outlet mall boasts an outdoor setting, with storefronts along sunny walking paths, so shoppers can enjoy the Southern California weather as they peruse their finds. And just next door are the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, a vast flower garden that opens seasonally from March to May, where visitors can stroll the fields to see attractions like an American flag made out of red, white, and blue petunias.More
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LEGOLAND® California

LEGOLAND® California

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Unleash your imagination at LEGOLAND® California, a theme park built entirely out of colorful plastic LEGO® building blocks. With more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, this 128-acre (52-hectare) theme park offers fun for the whole family. Modeled after the original LEGOLAND in Denmark, it’s the first of its kind in the US.More

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Shared Two-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Oceanside, CA

Shared Two-Hour Whale Watching Tours from Oceanside, CA

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Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting
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Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting

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LEGOLAND® California - 1 Day Admission

LEGOLAND® California - 1 Day Admission

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Oceanside Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate
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Oceanside Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

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Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

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$7.63
Solana Beach Half Day Electric Bike Rental

Solana Beach Half Day Electric Bike Rental

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$60.00
Scavenger Hunt & Trivia Game: Phone-Guided Walking Tour through Carlsbad Village

Scavenger Hunt & Trivia Game: Phone-Guided Walking Tour through Carlsbad Village

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Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Operation City Quest

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Operation City Quest

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$10.00
Oceanside City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers

Oceanside City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers

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Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental
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Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental

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Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

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$101.54
Electric Bike and Train Coastal Tour of Solana Beach

Electric Bike and Train Coastal Tour of Solana Beach

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Explore Carlsbad with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest

Explore Carlsbad with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest

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$10.00
Solana Beach Day Electric Bike Rental

Solana Beach Day Electric Bike Rental

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$80.00
Misadventure Distillery Tour
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Misadventure Distillery Tour

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Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Carlsbad by Wacky Walks

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Carlsbad by Wacky Walks

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$10.00
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Carlsbad by Crazy Dash

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Carlsbad by Crazy Dash

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Carlsbad/Legoland Private Transfer To Los Angeles.

Carlsbad/Legoland Private Transfer To Los Angeles.

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$298.00
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Souvenir Surfboard Paint Party at the Beach

Souvenir Surfboard Paint Party at the Beach

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$55.00
Brewery Tour: San Diego North County's Hops Highway

Brewery Tour: San Diego North County's Hops Highway

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