Family Fun In Carlsbad CA

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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Moonlight Beach

Just a quick 10 minutes from Carlsbad, Moonlight Beach is located in Encinitas directly off Encinitas BLVD. Exit Encinitas BLVD and head south for three blocks or so until you hit the beach – that’s Moonlight Beach! There are two awesome playground/parks right next to the beach. A trifecta of fun! North County has plenty of above average beaches. As …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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Leo Carrillo Ranch

Leo Carrillo Ranch Free: Discover the history and tranquil beauty of this former working ranchero, once owned by actor Leo Carrillo. Secluded in the heart of a magnificently landscaped 27-acre canyon, this historic park contains and protects romantic hand-crafted adobe buildings, antique windmills, a reflecting pool and many other beautiful historic structures where visitors can explore and experience California history. …Continue reading →

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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 …Continue reading →

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