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Carlsbad is All About the Water! Top Things to do When Visiting Carlsbad

CARLSBAD 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 this story is all about.  Some of the top things to do in Carlsbad Summer involve the water as well. Here is a list of the Top Things to do in Carlsbad Summer:

1. Water Sports: Carlsbad State Beaches and or Carlsbad Lagoon
Surf:

SoCal Surf Lessons
Whitlock Surf Lessons

Stand-up Paddle:

West Coast Stand-up Paddle
2 Stand-up Guys
Ahola Stand-up Paddle
Carlsbad Stand-up Paddle Board Club
Carlsbad Lagoon: Jet ski & Waverunner rentals

2. Shopping:
Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
The Forum
Carlsbad Village Art & Antique Mall

3. Golf Courses:

The Crossings
Aviara Golf Course
La Costa Golf Course

4. Spas:

La Costa Spa
Carlsbad Mineral Spa

5. Museums:

Museum of Making Music
GIA Museum

6. Hiking & Bird Watching:

Batiquitos Lagoon
Agua Hedionda Discovery Center
Carlsbad Lagoon
Aviara Trails
Hosp Grove Trails

7. Historical sites:

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Carlsbad Mineral Spa
Twin Inns Historical Home

Wine Tasting:

Witch Creek Winery
Paon Wine Tasting Room
Relm Wine Bistro

Theater:

New Village Arts Studio
Cineopolis
Carlsbad Theatre
La Costa Film Festival

Activities for families with small children:
Legoland

Sea Life Park

Parks:
Calavera Park
Stagecoach Park
Carlsbad skatepark
Carlsbad has so many fun activities that it is hard to decide which one to do first.