We Let Locals Decide Our Trip in Carlsbad, California

The Detour Duo featured Carlsbad Food Tours so beautifully it’s truly a great showcase of the experience and the energy of the tour:

They asked locals what to do in Carlsbad, California… and then actually did it. From picking fresh strawberries straight from the field to getting out on the water (not just the beach), we let the people who know Carlsbad best decide our entire weekend. Some recommendations were exactly what you’d expect. Others? Not even close. In this video, we: –Stay at The Cassara –Visit a local u-pick farm: www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com –Explore the lagoons: carlsbadlagoon.com –Try a guided food experience: www.carlsbadfoodtours.com – And attempt something we definitely did not see coming: www.aguahedionda.org/raptor-ridge Big thanks to Visit Carlsbad for partnering with us on this trip and trusting us to explore the city our way. If you’re planning a trip to Carlsbad or just curious what locals actually recommend, this one’s for you. Let us know in the comments: did the locals get it right? #Carlsbad #CaliforniaTravel #carlsbadca #carlsbadcalifornia

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