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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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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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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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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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Legoland Water Park
As is the case with most water parks, if your child is younger (or shorter) than around 6 years old they are just SOL. As most of the park attractions only older kids can play on/in. But Carlsbad Legoland Water Park is tailor made for the younger child. Of course there are still height and age requirements for certain rides …
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Chuck E. Cheese’s
Technically located in Oceanside, it’s basically in north Carlsbad on Vista Way immediately north of the 78 freeway at… 2481 Vista Way Oceanside, CA, 92054 (760) 439-1444 Store Hours: Sun-Thur 9am-10pm Fri-Sat 9am-11pm Out of all the places we have taken the kids, they ask to go to Chuck E Cheese’s by far the most. The kids have a ball …
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Sweet Factory Candy Store
Sweet Factory Candy Store Is located in the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall. Parents often find themselves looking to do these extravagant family excursions for their kids in order to see their faces light up. But you know what is super simple and cheap and makes your kids just as happy? A trip to the candy store! No side trips. …
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Carlsbad Tree Lighting Ceremony
Here is the Google Map Dropped Pin location of the tree lighting near 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. The annual Carlsbad Tree Lighting takes place Sunday, December 1, 2013, from 2pm – 5pm. I believe Santa comes riding in on a fire engine around 3pm – 4pm and the actual tree lighting takes place around 4:30pm – 5pm. …
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Harvest Party at North Coast Calvary Chapel
The Harvest Party is put on each year near Halloween time at North Coast Calvary Chapel. This church has many activities open to the public each year and each time they go big. This is a very nice church with even nicer people. If you choose to attend the party or the church itself for that matter there is no …
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Bowling
Kids love throwing balls! Add 10 pounds to it, 10 stationary objects to knockdown, cool new temporary shoes, slippery floors, and yummy food, and you have a hit for the whole family! There are 3 bowling alley’s in North County. Surf Bowl in Oceanside is the closest to Carlsbad. Surf Bowl is a fun bowling alley and entertainment center! We …
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Oceanside Harbor Village
Oceanside Harbor Village is a quick little hop and a skip away from Carlsbad – 5 or so minutes to be exact(ish). Located in the Oceanside Harbor, the Village is the group of businesses that offer everything from local gifts and apparel to a wide variety of restaurants and markets. The Oceanside Harbor is a part of history at over …
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Encinitas Botanic Garden – Garden of Lights
Christmas is coming! Our families favorite holiday for sure. One of the ways we have celebrated this magical time of year is by visiting the Encinitas Botanic Garden – Garden of Lights. Just a short 10 minutes from Carlsbad, the Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. The Garden of Lights takes place during December …
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad Premium Outlets offer good family fun via, good shopping, good food, leisure walks, good site seeing, and good people watching. It’s a beautiful area nestled under the Carlsbad flower fields. Directly across the street there are many higher end restaurants with great food. If your searching for something to do in Carlsbad this is a simple go-to in order …
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Pet Store in the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall
Play at the Pet Store in Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall. The pet store itself is called “California Pets”. The pet store is located in the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall, on the top floor, on the west side of the mall. Our kids have asked to go to this pet store countless times. They have multiple boxed in play …
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Oceanside Pier
The Oceanside Pier, located in Oceanside, Carlsbad’s closest neighbor, is a wooden pier 1,954 feet long. Oceanside Pier was first built in 1888. The original pier was destroyed by storms in 1890, and was rebuilt in 1893. At the foot of the pier is a Amphitheatre, which hosts numerous events throughout the year. Oceanside, and it’s beach folk, used to …
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Carlsbad 5000 Walk/Run Race
[jwplayer mediaid=”287″] The Carlsbad 5000 is held annually in late March. Southern California’s favorite 5K celebrates its 29th birthday on March 30, 2014. The 5k (AKA 3.1 miles) walk/run starts and ends in Carlsbad Village. Due to it’s mild climate and flat course, the Carlsbad 5K is one of the fastest races in the nation. In fact, 16 world records …
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Boomers Family Fun Center
Boomers Family Fun Center, located in Vista CA, at 1525 W Vista Way Vista, CA 92083, is only 6 or so minutes away from Carlsbad. Boomers has many fun activities which include, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, a large Arcade, tons of games with tickets for prizes, Kidopolis (a large climbing structure for the little …
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Carlsbad Village Fair
The Carlsbad Village Fair is the largest street fair in the nation. It’s held bi-annually in May and November. In its 40th year, the free event has grown to be so popular that it attracts people from all over California and also from other states. The next Carlsbad Village Street Fair will be held Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 8:00 …
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Wave Water Park
The Wave Water Park located in Vista, CA right next to the Kirkorian Theatre is tons of fun. As far as water parks go it’s one of the smallest, but considering it’s local, you can’t beat it. Our family has played there three times in total I believe and the kids definitely don’t notice any difference from the LA bound …
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Take The Coaster To Zoomars In San Juan Capistrano
Take the Coaster up to Zoomars in San Juan Capistrano. Zoomars is a wonderful petting zoo. Kids love trains and kids love animals. Why not put them together in this fantastic family outing. Our family has made this trip twice via the Coaster and it is always a great fun time. Brought to you by Building Blocks Home Daycare in …
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Cinepolis La Costa
Cinepolis theatre located in La Costa, CA is great family fun. Just a quick 15 minutes from North Carlsbad. If you love movies and have never been you are in for an experience. It’s a bit pricey at $20 bucks a ticket but well worth every penny. If you have a large family that can get a little expensive. However, …
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Legoland
This would not be a very good blog about things to do in Carlsbad with out mentioning Legoland. We have been there countless times with our kids. LegoLand is hands down the best amusement park for small children. For the most part the entire park is specifically geared towards younger children. From the rides, to Sea Life, to the shows …
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Carlsbad Village Farmers Market
Carlsbad Village Farmers Market is a fun activity for the family. Located in the heart of Carlsbad village. Enjoy fresh organic produce, locally prepared foods, handmade crafts, and live entertainment. This great farmers market takes place every Wednesday from 3-7PM on State Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue. This local market offers lots of fresh produce, meats, deserts, …
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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
The Bates Nut Farm is not directly in Carlsbad, but it’s a quick 30 minute drive. As long as you don’t mind dealing with a bit of a crowd it’s a great local family get away for the family. Bates Nut Farm is a relatively inexpensive outing with the kids and is not to be missed during Halloween time. If …
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Elevation Burger
Elevation Burger has unbeatable hamburgers. Maybe the burgers and fries were so amazingly yummy to us because there are so few unique hamburger joints in Carlsbad. But either way my family and I loved this place big time! I’d say similar to In-N-Out but slightly better. It’s location as well makes for a lovely outing. Brought to you by Building …
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- Carlsbad Lagoon
- Elevation Burger
- Hidden Canyon Park
- Leo Carrillo Ranch
- Sea Wall
- Tumble Bus Gym
- Walk
- Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall Santa
- Bates Nut Farm
- Carlsbad Strawberry Fields
- Pumpkin Patch
- Carlsbad
- California
- Cinepolis La Costa
- Movies
- Coaster
- Zoomars
- San Juan Capistrano
- LegoLand
- Batiquitos Lagoon
