Attractions around Carlsbad
Explore 20 attractions, restaurants, shops around Carlsbad
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LEGOLAND California
1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4610
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
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South Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
This nearly five-mile stretch of beach is popular with families but also draws surfers and skin divers to the water and runners and cyclists to the boulevard bordering the beach.
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Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Downtown Carlsbad offers antique and curio stores, lots of good eating places and a great place to cool off after spending hours on the nearby beach.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4461
Carlsbad Premium Outlets® is one of San Diego's premier shopping destinations. Shop more than 85 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Tory Burch and more. Area attractions include LEGOLAND California, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and the world-renowned Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. So from the entire team at Carlsbad Premium Outlets®, we hope that you will visit us soon.
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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4435
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
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SEA LIFE Aquarium
1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4610
SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s interactive guide to the life of the sea. Get ready to embark on a journey through fantastic ocean habitats. Shake hands with sea stars at the touch pools and discover the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish of the mysterious Lost City of Atlantis. SEA LIFE Aquarium is packed with interactive play zones, fun activities and unforgettable sights creating an experience like no other. SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 living creatures and incorporates LEGO models into a child's voyage to the depths of the ocean featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails. Visit the new Sea at Night attraction featuring an amazing bioluminescence display.
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Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4608
The Museum of Making Music celebrates the music products industry’s rich history from 1900 to today. Through unique exhibitions, vibrant and varied live music performances, and innovative educational programs, the Museum shares the accomplishments and impact of the people who make, sell, and use musical instruments and products. When you step into the galleries (and back in time) you’ll see outstanding examples of musical instruments, many of them displayed in vintage music store settings. You’ll also hear some familiar tunes in audio and video clips, have many hands-on opportunities to pick up and play a variety of instruments, and discover the innovative ways that the music industry has grown over the years.
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Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009-3042
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Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum (MECM)
3190 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010-4701
The museum features wood and metalworking craftsmanship at the small end of the size scale. Exhibits include running internal and external combustion engines, model ships, aircraft and autos, tools, clocks, jewelry, guns and dollhouses. Small Engines are run in our most Thursdays and Fridays at 11am and 2pm based on staff availability. Admission is FREE; donations gladly accepted. The museum is sponsored by the non-profit Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship.
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Batiquitos Lagoon
Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA
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GIA Museum
5345 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4602
GIA's museum in Carlsbad is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.M. To 5 p.M. With appointment.
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Witch Creek Winery
2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2903
This winery doesn't grow the grapes, but the two-medal winner at the 2000 Orange County Fair makes an excellent red wine, and its Zinfandel is a big seller.
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U-Pick Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Cannon Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92010
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Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market
Roosevelt Street & Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92018
A friendly, community spirit pervades this wonderful outdoor marketplace, where you'll find the usual market goods, produce that is mostly organic and fresh bread, seafood and baked goods offered on a weekly basis.
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Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009-3093