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Sun, Surf, and Sand: 5 Beach Activities in Carlsbad for a Perfect Summer Day

Hear ye, hear ye, summer seekers! California is calling out to you. Picture this: radiant sunsets, everlasting blue skies, miles of sparkling coastline, and that infectious zest for life that’s as radiant as the state’s golden sun. Isn’t that just a breath of fresh air? Awe-inspiring landscapes are just the tip of the iceberg when…

Carlsbad “The Village by the Sea”: Discover Carlsbad’s old-world charm and luxury resorts

Carlsbad is in beautiful North County, San Diego.  It is a small coastal town between Oceanside & Leucadia. Carlsbad’s old- world flavor comes from its history.  Carlsbad was named after a famous spa in Karlstad, Bohemia, when in 1882 alkaline mineral water was discovered in the village. Resorts, Restaurants & Relaxation Carlsbad has 7 miles of…

Fun Times in Carlsbad California

Carlsbad is a popular San Diego vacation destination with 7 miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, absolutely stunning especially at sunset. Carlsbad also has some of San Diego’s best resorts; Omni La Costa Resort, Park Hyatt Resort, and the Grand Pacific Palisades, Carlsbad Beach Inn, just to name a few.  The list of the top things to do…

Top Things to do in Carlsbad – in beautiful North County San Diego California

Top Things to do in Carlsbad Posted on July 22, 2017 | By Cherimarie Poulos  FUN THINGS TO DO IN CARLSBAD WITH KIDS Author:  Cherimarie Poulos Carlsbad is a popular San Diego vacation destination with 7 miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, absolutely stunning especially at sunset. Carlsbad also has some of San Diego’s best resorts; Omni…

Carlsbad is a Family-Friendly Seaside Beach Village

Carlsbad is considered one of the best cities for families in San Diego. It is very family-friendly with a strong community feel. We have a lot of fun things to do with kids, that adults will love as well. Carlsbad, California is an upscale coastal resort city with old-world charm in northern San Diego County….

All About Cuisine USA Food Tours

Don’t just DREAM, visit our guide “All About Cuisine USA Food Tours”, to the best travel and tour sites for enjoying local cuisines…..authentic food and drink, from gourmet, festive to traditional every day meals. In addition we have selected the best travel and tour companies for every budget and special interest including adventure, gourmet, under 35’s, city tours, wine and food and much more. Destination Florida Planning a Florida Vacation?  You have come to the right spot!  They specialize in travel to Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal, Sea World, and Orlando.They are your complete Central Florida vacation planners! Cuisines From: USA Regional Type Of Travel/Tour: Regional/City Location/s of Tours: USA Regional Get Your Guide Georgia Book online for a great selection  of food and general interest tours with knowledgeable local tour guides Cuisines From: USA, USA Regional Type Of Travel/Tour: Food…

Lifestyle & Culture in Carlsbad – Music, Art, Film & Festivals

Great music, craft beer, and a variety of fantastic foods year round will fill your evening agenda or afternoon weekend schedule.  The Lifestyle & Culture in Carlsbad is amazing. If the relaxed, sunny California lifestyle sounds good, then Carlsbad will surely appeal to you. Located in the heart of Southern California, Carlsbad is just 35 miles north of downtown San Diego and 50 miles south of Orange County. Carlsbad covers 39 square miles with nearly 40 percent dedicated to open space including three lagoons, 46 miles of hiking trails and seven miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. Quick Facts – Lifestyle & Culture in Carlsbad The city just installed hundreds of bike racks in our pedestrian-friendly downtown Carlsbad Village. The Carlsbad Music Festival and La Costa Film Festival are annual events in our growing Cultural Arts scene. The Carlsbad Marathon, Carlsbad Triathlon, and…

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…

20 Things to do in Carlsbad During the Summertime

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

22 Best Things to do in Carlsbad – A Popular Weekend Destination and a Great Place to Live

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…

Christmas in Italy – Traditions to live by

Christmas in Italy is a holy day to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  Christmas trees and nativity scenes presepe are often found adorning many homes.  Gifts are exchanged on Christmas eve and Holiday feast are prepared for Christmas day. The presepe or nativity scene is a reproduction of the scene of Jesus’ birth including the crib.  Naples…

Salt Water and Sunshine reviews Carlsbad Food Tours

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 Tour

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…

Tumblr and Carlsbad Food Tours – A 3 Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Village

Tumblr  and Carlsbad Food Tours make a great pair, check out our new webpage:  Carlsbad Food Tours Tumblr  A 3 hour guided walking tour of the village with 6-8 stops at unique eateries, wine tasting and local history. Tumblr and Carlsbad Food Tours MEET, GREET AND ENGAGE Meet local chefs and here stories about their…

MSNBC – Carlsbad Food Tour Traffic is Working Up An Appetite with Local Businesses

“Eat, Drink and Enjoy Life” As seen on “Your Business Show” MSNBC Carlsbad Food Tour Traffic Working Up An Appetite with Local Businesses”. Carlsbad Food Tours shares the best of Carlsbad’s locally sourced foods with our guests. The tour is easily walk-able in the downtown area that hosts some of the best flavors one can imagine, highlighting the bounty of…

Cafe Topes one of Carlsbad Food Tours Tasting Locations

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!! The Barille Family states that “WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE WITH YOU OUR FAMILYS RECIPES, AND OUR STYLE OF NEW AMERICAN BREAKFAST…

Hole In The Wall Report ~ Lola’s 7 Up Mexican Market And Deli ~ Carlsbad

I love a hole in the wall. Places that you would never expect to find great food. They are not about “starred Chefs” …they are about local, people, family, and food. When I heard about this place “A taco shop inside a Mexican market, off the beaten path in Carlsbad”. I was sold. Lola’s Mexican deli is…

Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market

A Taste of Carlsbad Restaurant Foodie Newsletter www.CarlsbadFoodTours.com [http://www.carlsbadfoodtours.com] Welcome Carlsbad’s new venues! Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market & Catering ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market and Catering! On State Street in the Village of Carlsbad for a wide selection of imported and domestic boutique wines, salami and cheeses. 10% OFF Coupon for Carlsbad Food Tour participants! Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group at 2943 State Street Suite 102, Carlsbad, Ca. 92008. Take a look inside Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market and Catering just opened November 2014. Shop for hard to find imported Italian products, meats, cheeses, fresh pastas and sauces, restaurant quality take home meals that you can heat and serve at home. Pick up authentic panini or a tray of lasagna for your next gathering!  Learn More… [http://www.vigiluccis.com/RestaurantOverview.aspx?rid=10] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Only the Finest Oils and Vinegars Humble Olive Oils invites you to…

Carlsbad Food Tours & Viator Making Tours Happen

Savor the distinctive flavors of Carlsbad Village with a 3-hour food and walking tour of the scenic seaside gem. Carlsbad Food Tours & Viator Making Tours Happen – Get an insider’s look at the culinary scene, local history and landmarks as you explore with knowledgeable guides, and enjoy a series of seven gourmet tastings. Pause…

Key Rankings for Carlsbad per Carlsbad Life in Action

Pssst… what’s the word on the street? It’s not always what we say that matters. Let’s see what others say. Here’s how Carlsbad ranks among other cities in the nation. Best Place to Live Named one of the “Best Places to Live 2016,” Men’s Journal, 2016 Top ZIP Codes in U.S. “Hottest Zip Codes in…

Degrees of Carlsbad – Compare the cities of Carlsbad

This is a tale of 3 cities: Degrees of Carlsbad Compare the cities of Carlsbad CA to Carlsbad New Mexico to Carlsbad Texas 1) Carlsbad, California 33 degrees latitude 2) Carlsbad, New Mexico 32 degrees latitude 3) Carlsbad, Texas 31 degrees latitude Each Carlsbad city has it’s own personality; Carlsbad California has the famous alkaline water…