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LEGOLAND California
South Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad Village
Museum of Making Music
Sea Life Aquarium
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
New Village Arts Theatre
Cape Rey
Carlsbad Food Tours
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
U-Pick Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Aviara Golf Club
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center
Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum - MECM
Carlsbad Lagoon
GIA Museum
Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
The Crossings at Carlsbad
Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market
Alga Norte Community Park
K1 Speed Carlsbad
There is a good reason why Carlsbad is called "The Village by the Sea." This small, affluent community about half way between San Diego and Los Angeles has the charm of an old European city and the atmosphere of a typical Californian coastal resort community. With seven miles of fine white sandy beaches, great restaurants and the perfect climate, the city is a popular weekend destination and a great place to live. Best things to do in Carlsbad with kids include Legoland California, Sea Life Aquarium and South Carlsbad State Beach.
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