Carlsbad Oktoberfest: German Tradition With a Southern California Twis
When Bavaria Comes to Carlsbad Fall in Carlsbad doesn’t usually mean sweaters, changing leaves, and chilly afternoons. It might still be 75 degrees. Someone is probably surfing. And there’s a good chance you’re wearing flip-flops. But each fall, Carlsbad manages to bring a little bit of Bavaria to the California coast with the
The Ukegawa Family Journey: From Japan to Carlsbad’s Strawberry Fields
For more than a century, the story of the Ukegawa family has been woven into the fabric of Southern California. Their journey spans continents, war, loss, perseverance, and ultimately, hope. It is a story of immigrants seeking opportunity, a family separated by World War II, and generations who rebuilt their lives one strawberry plant at…
The Carlsbad Strawberry Company | How a Family Farm Became One of Carlsbad’s Most Beloved Traditions
Why This Story Matters When most people think of Carlsbad, they picture sandy beaches, colorful Flower Fields, and charming village streets. But for generations of local families, another tradition signals the arrival of spring and summer—the taste of a freshly picked Carlsbad strawberry. The Carlsbad Strawberry Company is more than a…