The city of Carlsbad is a gem in North County San Diego. It has a little bit of everything, with nice beaches, thriving businesses, hotels and resorts, and pretty nice weather too. When I say pretty nice, I mean some of the best in the world. There are a lot of great things to do in Carlsbad. So let’s see what a typical day looks like in the city by the sea.
Let’s start off our day with a stroll on the beach. Carlsbad beach’s main attraction for locals is that there usually isn’t the hustle and bustle you experience at a lot of the other beaches in San Diego County. It is common to find free parking and plenty of room to relax in the sun. Another great feature is a convenient walkway that makes for great jogging or walking along the coast while enjoying the fantastic ocean views and refreshing ocean breezes. Regardless of whether you are there for the surf, the sun or exercise, there is no better way to start your day than with the sound of the crashing waves and the occasional sighting of a dolphin’s dorsal fin making a majestic pinwheel in the Pacific blue.
Hungry? Carlsbad has plenty of good restaurants to visit while spending your day here. Along Carlsbad Village Dr. you can find authentic Mexican food, great Italian restaurants, and places for fresh seafood. One of my favorite places to stop for some great pizza, beer and a the Carlsbad vibe is Pizza Port. They make tasty California style pizzas and brew some of the best beer on earth. If you like pizza and beer, this stop will not disapoint.
If you’re looking for family fun, than you must spend a nice part of your day at Carlsbad’s Legoland. You’ll experience great rides, an amazing exhibit of sites around the world made just of Legos and much more. In addition to Legoland you can also visit the new Sea Life Aquarium which can be purchased with your Legoland pass or as a single admission ticket. If you’re not currently a big fan of Legos than a day at Legoland will do the trick.
Taking a hike is another great way to get exercise and enjoy the Carlsbad weather. The Batiquitos Lagoon has an excellent low impact nature trail that is located in the southern part of Carlsbad in the Aviara area. It’s a great place to take a jog and enjoy the sites of the variety of birds and plants that make this habitat their home. The trail is easy to access with multiple locations on Batiquitos Dr. to park.
The city of Carlsbad has the best of both worlds —easy access to the city of San Diego and Los Angeles to experience the action city living has to offer and accessibility to laid back beach towns. This makes Carlsbad a great place to relax and enjoy the Southern California vibe. With 40% of its land set aside for open space, Carlsbad should remain one of the sought after locations to visit and to live in coastal California.
If you are going to visit Carlsbad and you are interested in learning about Carlsbad real estate go to the Carlsbad homes for sale site for information on the properties currently available.
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