December, 2013
Seals at La Jolla
La Jolla Seals are near 928 C St, San Diego, CA 92101 (MAP LINK) La Jolla is a quick 36 minutes from Carlsbad. Originally conceived as a protected swimming area for children, the sea-walled cove began to fill with sand and eventually, sea lions and harbor seals. There is still ongoing debate over who is more entitled to this spot, …
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San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is a must do family adventure. Although San Diego may seem a bit far, in reality, it and the zoo, are only 36 minutes away from Carlsbad. The world renowned San Diego Zoo does not disappoint. It is a huge zoo that houses some of the most exotic and rare animals in the world. They have …
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SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego, which ranks 22nd among the top visited parks in the WORLD, drew 4.4 million visitors in 2012. A well deserved title as the park is impressive. It’s well worth the price of admission. Which is a hefty price at that. At the time of writing adult ticket prices are $84.00, and children 3-9 $78.00. If you foresee …
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San Diego Wild Animal Park
Doesn’t get much better than this place! The San Diego Wild Animal Park, located a short 30 minutes from Carlsbad, in the San Pasqual Valley area (MAP LINK) of San Diego California, near Escondido, is a awesome park filled with thousands of exotic wild animals. It’s also a very large park so bring your hiking shoes, and prepare the nap …
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Carlsbad Library Children’s Storytime
The Carlsbad Library provides great storytime programs for you and your child. Carlsbad has three Library locations to choose from. (1) Dove Library located at 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (2) Cole Library located at 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (3) Library Learning Center located at 3368 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92008. The Carlsbad Library has an …
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San Elijo Tree Lighting Ceremony
What a great way to bring in the Christmas holiday! San Elijo Tree Lighting Ceremony is located near 1200 Elfin Forest Rd E, Escondido, CA 92029 (MAP LINK) in the San Elijo town square – can’t miss it. The San Elijo Annual Tree lighting ceremony will be held this year on Friday, December 6th, 2013. The festive event is always …
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San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum is located in Balboa Park at 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 (MAP LINK). The museum has tons of cool exhibits for your kids to marvel at. If your kids love dinosaurs (who doesn’t?!) then this family excursion will be a big hit with your children. There are tons of dinosaur skeletons, fossils, real …
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Visit Santa At Bressi Ranch Village Center
December 7, Saturday, 12 – 3pm Come see Santa at Bressi Ranch Village Center in Carlsbad on Saturday, December 7th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm for free. Bring the kids and your camera and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the courtyard area between Peet’s Coffee and Perfectly At Home. Bressi Ranch is a beautiful place to just …
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Swim At The Monroe Street Carlsbad Public Pool
Monroe Street Carlsbad Public Pool is open to the public and Carlsbad Residents get a discount with ID. The pool is located 3401 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (MAP LINK). We swim regularly, especially during the summer months, but usually at my parents pool, with our three children, and they have never needed swim lessons. Simply playing in the pool …
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Cold Stone Creamery in Carlsbad
Cold Stone Creamery, because your kids Deserve the best Ice Cream! If you ask your kids what they like to eat most in the world, the most popular answer is no doubt ice cream, with candy, pizza, and donuts taking a close second. At least that’s how the answers shape up in our home. Note, to all you health freaks …
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Duck Ponds Near Carlsbad
Big and small, everyone loves to feed ducks. Bring a loaf or two of stale bread and your good to go! Free fun for the whole family. There are two locations near Carlsbad to feed ducks that I know of. We have been to both to feed the ducks and both are in no shortage of ducks to feed. Buena …
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