Captain John A. Frazier: The Discovery That Gave Carlsbad Its Name
The Story of Captain John A. Frazier Every city has an origin story. For Carlsbad, that story begins with a sea captain, a well, and a remarkable discovery beneath the ground. In 1882, Captain John A. Frazier was living in the small coastal settlement that would eventually become Carlsbad. Like many early settlers, he needed…
Carlsbad’s Name Through Time
The Story Behind a Name Opening Scene Have you ever wondered why a Southern California beach town has a name that sounds European? The answer begins with a spring of mineral water—and a community proud of its identity. From Frazier’s Station to Carlsbad Before the mineral spring was discovered, this area was simply a quiet…