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Carlsbad is a city near San Diego, in California. It’s known it’s 7-miles of sandy beaches, Legoland California theme park, SEA LIFE Aquarium and the Carlsbad Flower Fields with acres of flowers.

Plan Your Holiday Party in Carlsbad with Carlsbad Food Tours

A Unique Food Experience for Your Holiday Party this season. Plan Your Holiday Party in Carlsbad with Carlsbad Food Tours. Team building activities can be very simple, think food.  Few things bring people together like food & drink. Carlsbad Food Tours Private & Custom Group Tours are the perfect way to get a taste of Carlsbad…

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Celebrates the Village created their annual small business awards as a way to recognize the accomplishments of small-business owners and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship.  This year, four of the awards represent Carlsbad Village!  From left to right:  Andreea Borcea, owner of Clever Element, took home the Sustainability Award; Jodi Cole representing Oska Wellness, recipient of the Innovation in Small Business Award; Osbelia Gonzalez, employee of the Gohl Clinic of Chiropractic with he r Workplace MVP award; and Cheri Poulos, owner of Carlsbad Food Tours, with the Woman-Owned Business award.  There is no denying that the Village truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit in its retail, dining and services industry.  Congratulations! Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Celebrates the Village in 2017! 2017 Small Business Awards – Winners Announced – Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Celebrates…

Curiouser & Curiouser Small Business Awards in Carlsbad

About the Awards: The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards was created as a way to recognize the accomplishments of small-business owners. The awards celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and the fact that small business owners make up more than 99.7 percent of all employers in the country – and also more than 90…

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce – Turning 95 Years Strong

Your Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is turning 95 years strong! To celebrate this milestone the Chamber will commemorate its history and at the same time uphold its commitment to continue as an engine and enjoy for business success. We invite you to share with the community how the Chamber’s support has strengthen your ties with the community and contributed…

10 reasons to fall in love with the Carlsbad Village

By Christine Davis Program Manager Carlsbad Village Association Reasons to love Carlsbad Village In a recent, impromptu social media poll, the Village ranked as one of the top reasons why people love Carlsbad so much. Of course, the beaches and overall quality of life ranked at the top. Many people added comments like, “What’s not…

Carlsbad Food Tours – Carlsbad Small Business Award Finalist 2016

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Awards: Carlsbad Food Tours Award Finalist for Carlsbad Small Business Awards 2016 The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce created the small business awards as a way to recognize the accomplishments of small-business owners. The awards celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and the fact that small business owners make up more than 99.7…

Carlsbad Sign Lighting – The New Gateway to Carlsbad

The New Gateway to Carlsbad – Carlsbad Sign Lighting The Carlsbad sign lighting was a big hit.  Carlsbad’s newly installed gateway sign didn’t literally stop traffic, but it did wow plenty of passers-by who stopped to admire the new landmark and snap photos with their cell phones. The sign, which spans Carlsbad Boulevard near Carlsbad Village Drive, was inspired by a similar archway that stood in the area in the 1930s. The sign is the brainchild of Carlton Lund, a real estate agent and former chairman of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. He said he got the idea 14 years ago when he attended the dedication of Encinitas’ gateway sign. “The day after, I started the campaign,” Lund said. “It was part of my Midwest roots, where every town has a sign. I felt that Carlsbad had to have one,…

Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary) – Sister City of Carlsbad California

Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) – Sister City of Carlsbad California is a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohre and Teplá, near Prague. It became a famous healing center for European aristocrats and maintains its fame as a spa city to this day. The connection between Karlsbad…

Carlsbad City Aerial View – A View From The Top

Do you want to fall in love with Carlsbad all over again? Carlsbad City Aerial View will make that happen again and again. Share this video with your friends or family thinking about visiting Carlsbad.  And don’t forget to check out Visit Carlsbad, our city’s official Visitor’s Center, located at 400 Carlsbad Village Drive, has put together…

Best Places to Sunset Watch in Carlsbad California

Watching the sun set over Carlsbad California is a breathtaking experience… While a completely clear sky and a setting sun is beautiful, seeing the sun sink below the horizon on a day with some clouds can result in incredible colors.  Best Places to Sunset Watch in Carlsbad California are at the beach, the sun is…

No parking! No problem walk instead! Carlsbad Food & Walking Tours

Carlsbad, California  No parking! No problem walk instead! Carlsbad Food & Walking Tours Unique and Specially-Selected Food Tastings with Carlsbad Food & Walking Tours.  An expert guide helps you to easily navigate as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Carlsbad Village. Stroll through the main streets of Carlsbad which house a wonderful…

Tidbits of Carlsbad History – Carlsbad is all about the water

Carlsbad history is all about the water! Water has been an integral part of Carlsbad’s history starting with the early settlements. A Lagoon, a river, a mineral springs and an ocean is what Carlsbad’s story is all about. Carlsbad History – Luiseno Indian Tribe Carlsbad history begins with the Luiseño people who located one of…

Visit Southern California – Carlsbad for your next Vacation/Staycation

I love where I live & love sharing my little slice of paradise. Visit Southern California – Carlsbad and see the things I love about So Cal!  It is a great place for your next vacation/staycation. Spa-goers have flocked to Carlsbad since its mineral spring was discovered in the late 19th century. Today, you can…

10 Things We Love about Italy – We also Love About Carlsbad – Little Italy in Carlsbad

We love the food, delicious, tasty and healthy eating: Here is a list of some of the Things We Love about Italy: The Pasta The Pizza The Espresso The Olive Oil The Truffles The Wine The Parmesan The Balsamic The Prosciutto Everything else… More things we love about Italy: 1. The people are so friendly…

Stay & Play – Carlsbad Journal – Carlsbad California

Carlsbad Business Journal Stay & Play – Carlsbad,  Ah, vacation! Carlsbad Summer has us thinking of exotic and far away destinations. The truth is that a traditional vacation is not always in store for some of us. Travel costs, health emergencies or work obligations can prevent us from leaving town. But that doesn’t mean when…