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Carlsbad City Beach
Carlsbad City Beach, as it is known, is actually state property within Carlsbad State Park. This...
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Carlsbad Lagoon (Agua Hedionda)
Agua Hedionda, a.k.a. Carlsbad Lagoon, is a saltwater lagoon near the ocean in Carlsbad. It's made...
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North Ponto Beach
North Ponto Beach is the northern day-use beach access point at South Carlsbad State Beach. The...
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Robert Frazee State Beach
Robert C. Frazee State Beach is one of several great beaches within Carlsbad State Beach. There is...
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South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach is a three-mile long beach on the waterfront of Carlsbad, California....
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South Ponto Beach
South Ponto Beach is a day-use area at the south end of South Carlsbad State Beach at the city...
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Tamarack State Beach
Tamarack Surf Beach, as this part of Carlsbad State Beach is known, is located where Tamarack...
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Terramar Beach
Terramar Beach is the narrow beach in front of the Carlsbad California community of Terramar....
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Warm Water Jetty Beach
Warm Water Jetty Beach is the southern end of Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad, CA. It is named for...
Articles
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Grunion Run Schedule 2022
So you want to go on a grunion run. There are a few things you must know before you go. First, do you know what grunion are? For those not […]
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Your Guide To San Diego Beach Weddings
Are you planning to say “I Do” on the beautiful Southern California Coast? San Diego is an incredible place for a destination wedding, especially for those who want to get married […]
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The California Coastal Trail in San Diego
The California Coastal Trail is an evolving thru-trail that follows the entire coastline of California as close to the ocean as possible. Throughout its 1200 miles it uses trails, roads, […]
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The Best Kayaking & SUP Spots in San Diego
If you want to get out on the water for kayaking or stand up paddleboarding in the San Diego area, you are in luck as it’s easy to do and […]
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Beach Camping in San Diego
Beach camping in San Diego is limited to just a few options. Luckily two of the best campgrounds are large and right above the beach. Both are open to tent […]
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California Sandcastle Contests and Festivals
Kids aren’t the only ones who love building sandcastles at the beach. Many professional sandcastle artists compete at annual events that allow them to show off their skills and creative […]
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Take These Boardwalks Near San Diego For The Most Beautiful Ocean Views
A long walk on the beach can be so relaxing, but it’s also pretty refreshing to wander California’s oceanside boardwalks. San Diego County especially has beautiful paved and wooden routes […]
Maps
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Private Beaches in California Anyone Can Go To
California has quite a few private beaches. All of them are immediately in front of private property, many of which are gated communities. Monarch Bay Beach in Dana Point is […]
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North County San Diego’s Best Beaches
The coastline north of San Diego has some of the best sandy beaches in California. This area on the Pacific Ocean and just inland of the coast is known as […]
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Must-See Aquariums in California
Catch a glimpse of Pacific Ocean habitats at these must-see California aquariums located on or near the coast. Some of the best aquariums in the United States are in California, […]
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San Diego Tide Pools
San Diego has tide pools galore. You just know where to look. Coronado Island draws many tourists and has some of the best beaches around, but they don’t have any tide […]
Attractions
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Alt Karlsbad, Carlsbad Mineral Spa
On your next beach trip to Carlsbad, swing by the place that inspired the town’s name. Alt Karlsbad is the site of the first mineral spring in the area which […]
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Carlsbad Flower Fields
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is comprised of 50 acres of colorful flowers that grace the hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean each spring (typically March through mid-May). For a […]
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California Watersports on Carlsbad Lagoon
California Watersports is a rental company on the shores of Carlsbad Lagoon (Agua Hedionda) in Carlsbad. They rent motorized and human-powered crafts for exploring the lagoon. If you want a […]
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Legoland California
LEGOLAND theme park in Carlsbad, California should be added to your vacation list, especially if you have kids. While bigger kids can have fun here, youngsters from ages “baby” to […]
Hotels
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Omni La Costa Resort
The luxurious Omni La Costa Resort presents elegant accommodations with exceptional amenities to match. With around 600 modernly appointed guestrooms, villas and suites, the large resort also supplies two championship […]
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Tamarack Beach Resort
With Mediterranean style influence and upscale décor, Tamarack Beach Resort presents stylish lodging, nearly right on the sand and water. The resort features a collection of around 80 guestrooms, many […]
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Located across the street from a wonderful beach, Hilton Garden Inn is business and family friendly. Sure, some think it’s tough doing business with the glistening ocean beckoning but us […]