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Cool Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA – Beaches Carlsbad, California is a family-friendly beach town located about 35 miles north of San Diego. Many families know it as the home of LEGOLAND California Resort. However, We have a lot of other fun activities too, making it worthwhile to check out the things to do in Carlsbad, CA and possibly make Carlsbad your base for your next Southern California vacation. Beaches in Carlsbad: List of Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA- Beaches North Carlsbad Beaches Address: Pine Avenue to Oceanside Border Carlsbad, CA 92008 Carlsbad State Beach Address: 7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tamarack-State Beach Address: Carlsbad Blvd & Tamarack Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008 Terramar Beach Address: 5399 County Highway S21 Carlsbad, CA 92008 South Carlsbad State Beach Address: 7106 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92011 South Ponto Beach Address: Carlsbad Blvd north of La Costa…

Visit Carlsbad and Start Having Some Fun Carlsbad is one of those towns that has more fun things to do then you might have time for.  From hanging out on the beaches, hiking the lagoon or wine tasting, Carlsbad has you covered in activities. Here are 20 Fun Things to do in Carlsbad, come for a…

Carlsbad Music Festival Village Walk 400 Carlsbad Village Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008 Region: North County Coastal Join us on Saturday, June 18th from 2:30 to 10:00 PM for a day of adventurous music and fun by the beach. Over 30 performers will take the stage at locations around the Village, plus there will be a beer garden, food trucks, an artisan market and much more. We’re also excited to announce our first round of performers which includes San Diego Opera Soprano Anishka Lee-Skorepa, Christopher Douthitt, Dani Bell and the Tarantist, G Burns Jug Band, Inspired and the Sleep, John Meeks, Kamini Natarajan, Kyle Motl, LA Edwards, Leila Adu, The Liquorsmiths, Carlsbad Music Festival Founder Matt McBane, The Oxen, Paper Days, Peter Kuhn Trio, Red Fox Tails, Son de San Diego, Trouble in the Wind, Zimbeat and more to be announced!…

5 Reason to take a food tour in Carlsbad  The amazing food and going on our food tour is one of the best ways to try it. Little Italy in Carlsbad is what we say here, because Carlsbad has a lot of great Italian restaurants including: Cicciotti’s Italian, Vigilucci’s and Gregorio’s just to mention a few. Some of my favorite tastings are the brown butter donuts from the Goods and the Vodka  pasta from Cicciotti’s.  If you have a sweet tooth, Carlsbad has some great options as well.  Gaia Gelato & Froglanders Crepes are a couple of my favorites, yum! The food is number 1 of 5 Reason to take a food tour in Carlsbad. The insider info – 2 of 5 Reason to take a food tour in Carlsbad. With a local expert giving you information and awesome recommendations for…

Carlsbad is one of those towns that has more fun things to do then you might have time for. From hanging out on the beaches, hiking the lagoon or wine tasting, Carlsbad has you covered in activities. Here are 20 Things to do in Carlsbad Summertime: 1) Beaches: 20 Things to do in Carlsbad Summertime…

Written by Vacation Idea Staff Photo: Melinda Fawver/Fotolia There is a good reason why Carlsbad, California, is called “The Village by the Sea.” This small, affluent community about half way between San Diego and Los Angeles has the charm of an old European city and the atmosphere of a typical Californian coastal resort community. With…

A truffle is a fungus that looks similar to a mushroom but it grows underground particular trees. The type of truffle is dependent on the type of tree it is associated with.  The way one finds truffles are usually by having a “truffle hog” dig for her food, since truffles are a normal part of her diet. Truffle oil is made from infusing olive oils with these truffles.  There are different types of truffle oils: French truffle oil, black truffle oil, and white truffle.  Truffle oils can be used on pasta or salads to enrich the flavors.  The Italian population often uses truffles in their cooking. Truffles can be a little expensive and can sell for as much as $30.00 USD an ounce. Truffle oil is a modern culinary ingredient used to impart the flavor and aroma of truffles to a…

Liv Life Too Yummly Blog Carlsbad Food Tour – A Taste of Carlsbad I don’t know about you, but when planning a vacation my first line of research usually includes food.  I’m looking for quality restaurants – not tourist attractions – something frequented by locals as that usually means a good meal.  Unfortunately, time doesn’t always allow the luxury to explore as many options as I’d like, and I’ve on occasion turned to local food tours, most recently in my own home town of Carlsbad, California – A Taste of Carlsbad. Calling Carlsbad my home for some 18 years I’ve spent many an hour exploring all corners of our quaint downtown village, but locals like me as well as out of town visitors alike will enjoy a walking Carlsbad Food Tour – A Taste of Carlsbad.  Conducted by the lovely…

Salt Water and Sunshine reviews Carlsbad Food Tours NOVEMBER 10, 2015 BY LISA DEAREN 10 COMMENTS CARLSBAD FOOD TOURS Tucked away in North County San Diego is Carlsbad, a laid-back jewel of a town that boasts pristine beaches, excellent eateries, and beach-inspired shopping (not to mention Legoland California). Carlsbad, which also happens to be my…

Oh-soyummy reviews Carlsbad Food Tours Carlsbad Food Tour Submitted by lynn on Monday, October 26, 2015 – 11:16am. North County, San Diego, Carlsbad, media, Festivals and Events I’ve lived in San Diego for about 10 years now but still love discovering new things about this beautiful city of ours. I was invited to spend a…

San Diego Dinning Dish Carlsbad Food Tours – A Taste of Carlsbad Event San Diego Dinning Dish Featured Carlsbad Food Tours – A Taste of Carlsbad Event. I’ve chatted lots on this blog about various “Taste of” events. These tours are self-guided, giving you the option to have a lot of food from a lot of…

Cafe Topes one of Carlsbad Food Tours Tasting Locations was voted one of the 10 most fun things to do in San Diego. They are famous for their cinnamon rolls, they are delicious!! A DESTINATION FOR: a family escape a romantic morning a regular stop your new favorite cafe “WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE WITH YOU OUR FAMILYS RECIPES, AND OUR STYLE OF NEW AMERICAN BREAKFAST WITH A MODERN TWIST ON YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST LUNCH COMBINATIONS SINCE 2013. ALSO A LOCAL TIP TRY THE HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS WE HAVE BEEN EATING THEM FOR YEARS AND BAKE THEM FRESH AND FROM SCRATCH EVERYDAY”. Our goal is simple. To keep you coming back day after day, week after week, year after year! http://kfmb.videodownload.worldnow.com/KFMB_20140202114306860AC.mp4 CARLSBAD (CBS 8) – There’s one thing you can say about Larry Himmel — when he goes out to do a…

History Of Carlsbad Alkaline Artesian Mineral Water. The alkaline mineral water cured a stomach aliment form which Capt. Fraizer had suffered for years.  Intrigued he sent samples of the water to two independent testing laboratories in New York and Chicago.  The results showed his water was chemically very similar to the healing spring mineral waters…

Businessman Roy Chase built the Los Diego Hotel in 1925 to promote travel and commerce between Los Angeles and San Diego – hence the name. By the early 1930s, State Street was replaced by Carlsbad Boulevard as the main route to San Diego, and the demand for tourist accommodations dropped. The hotel was converted first…

What is a Food Tours: It’s a three hour cultural, architectural, and culinary walking tour through the Village.  Carlsbad Food Tours guide groups of 8-12 people through some of the tastiest stops in Carlsbad. We also stop at historical and cultural points of interest along the way. Slow down and appreciate the charming restaurants and…