Leisure Walk
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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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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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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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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Carlsbad Flower Fields
The flower fields in Carlsbad are one of the main attractions that make our city the beautiful destination it is. For over sixty years now, the Carlsbad Flower Fields are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year during Spring from early March through early May. During Spring the flower fields are open to the public seven days …
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The Christmas House
“The Christmas House” is located at 7607 Romeria St Carlsbad, CA 92009. There are many wonderful exhibits to see such as, an animated window display, swimming penguins, multiple dancing Santas, 15-ft hot air balloon, animals frolicking in the waterfall, three snow machines, and much much more. This is a wonderful local house to visit at Christmas time. It’s local and …
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The brand new “Alga Norte Community Park”
Alga Norte Community Park Google Maps link and address 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Alga Norte Community Park is on track to open in late December 2013 with a special community grand opening celebration planned for Saturday, Janurary 11th 2014. Alga Norte Community Park is a 32-acre park currently under construction at the corner of Poinsettia Lane and Alicante …
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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 Rail Trail
Kids love trains and kids love running, so why not put them together and go for a leisure family walk (you leisure they run lol) on the Carlsbad Rail Trail! The trains come by every 1/2 hour or so, so your kids are sure to see a speeding train close up (however from safely behind the bordering fence). The trail …
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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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Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, is located in Elfin Forest, just past the new master plan community of San Elijo. Elfin Forest is where I grew up so maybe I’m a bit partial to hiking out that way. Just 20 short minutes from Carlsbad, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, picnic areas, and scenic …
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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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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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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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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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Carlsbad Sea Wall Walk
Carlsbad Sea Wall Walk Free: The Carlsbad Seawall stretches for about a mile along Carlsbad Blvd, from Walnut Ave, near Carlsbad Village, to Tamarack Ave, near Carlsbad State Beach parking lot. The seawall features a concrete pathway with several access points both to the beach below and the street above. A great walk for young kids because they are contained …
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Hidden Canyon Park
Hidden Canyon Park Free: My kids call this the blue park. But either way they love it. It is by far one of the best parks in the Carlsbad area. There is a large play structure for the older kids and a smaller play structure for the younger ones. Plenty of open grassy areas and picnic tables. Because its somewhat …
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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
