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Carlsbad, California, is called "The Village by the Sea." affluent seaside resort community halfway between San Diego and Orange County. Carlsbad has the charm of an old European city and the atmosphere of a typical Californian coastal community. With seven miles of fine white sandy beaches and a near-perfect climate, Carlsbad is a destination of choice.

Flower Fields

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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® has transformed the rolling hills of Carlsbad into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. For over sixty years, the fifty acres of giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, bloom for six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May.

The Beach

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Carlsbad’s State Beach is a beautiful stretch of protected coastline with white sand and coastal bluffs. The beach offers an array of outdoor activities, including surfing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and of course, just hanging out.

Aqua Culture

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If you want to learn about aquaculture, Carlsbad’s Aquafarm is the place to visit. The Carlsbad Aquafarm is both a research facility and a commercial shellfish business raising oysters and mussels. The farm hosts small group tours daily with the opportunity to shuck your own oysters.

Glass Blowing

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Barrio Glassworks is a glassblowing & retail art gallery in Carlsbad Village offering live glassblowing and make-your-own hot glass experience. The gift shop features hand-blown glass from the Barrio Glassworks team, local and regional glass artists, and a rotating exhibition showcasing national, and internationally recognized glass artists.

Shopping

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Carlsbad provides an enticing combination of upscale and casual shopping offerings. Carlsbad Village is the heart of Carlsbad and easily accessible on foot, which is the best way to explore the downtown area and all it has to offer.

If you venture out of downtown, there are more shopping options at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, The Shoppes at Carlsbad, and The Forum Carlsbad. If you want to catch a newly released movie or enjoy a variety of restaurants and shop for all your lifestyle needs, you can find it at one of these shopping centers.

Breweries

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The seaside village of Carlsbad by the Sea boasts some of the best local breweries in San Diego. If you are in search of some tasty and one-of-a-kind and skillfully crafted beers, then look no further than Carlsbad.

If you are a beer lover, you will surely find something you will savor and remember at one of Carlsbad’s local craft breweries….

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