Carlsbad is a city in the north of San Diego County about 30 miles north of San Diego. It has a relaxed atmosphere away from the madness of LA, but close enough for easy access. It has beaches that seem to be better maintained than its neighbor Oceanside.

Attractions

 • Legoland California
 • Flower Fields . For six to eight weeks each year - from early March through early May, almost fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers are in a full bloom. Admission to the fields is $8, though the fields are quite visible from outside as well.

Dining

 • Coyote Bar & Grill - mostly featuring Southwestern and Mexican food, a wide range of tequilas, and live bands.
 • Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill - A chain of unique restaurants spanning California and several other western states, has its roots in the San Diego area. And is headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad. Any trip to San Diego can't be complete without trying an Original Fish Taco from Rubio's. They are located at the Carlsbad Company Stores near Palomar Airport Rd. & I-5.

Lodging

 • Best Western Beach View Lodge, 3180 Carlsbad Boulevard, (760) 729-1151, Fax: (760) 434-5405
 • Courtyard San Diego Carlsbad, 5835 Owens Avenue, (760) 431-9399, Fax: (760) 431-9809 .
 • Fairfield Inn San Diego Carlsbad Near Legoland, 760 Macademia Drive, (760) 438-2828, Fax: (760) 438-8181
 • Grand Pacific Palisades. A first class resort overlooking the California flower fields, less than a mile from the beach. Across the street from a pedestrian entrance to Legoland.
 • Holiday Inn, 850 Palomar Airport Rd, (760) 438-7880
 • Motel 6 Carlsbad Downtown, 1006 Carlsbad Village Drive, (760) 434-7135, Fax: (760) 730-0159
 • Motel 6 Carlsbad South, 750 Raintree Drive, (760) 431-0745, Fax: (760) 431-9207
 • Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad, 2000 Faraday Ave., (760) 431-9999, Fax: (760) 431-0777, Suites with full kitchens.

Links

 • Carlsbad Convention & Visitors Bureau 
 • Official Web Site of Carlsbad