There’s something very special about the city of Carlsbad. It is a well rounded, amenity rich, coastal area that is home to great beaches, an International business presence, world class golf and resorts, and some of the best weather in this hemisphere. So what does the perfect day in Carlsbad look like? I’m going to walk you through a well rounded day in Carlsbad that will include sightseeing, exercise, sports and some good eats.

There’s nothing like starting the day off with a walk on the beach. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the laid back atmosphere of Carlsbad beaches in comparison to the more touristy locations. There usually is a lot of parking and plenty of room to throw a Frisbee or set up beach blankets. There is also a great walkway along the coast you can ride your bike or push a stroller while enjoying the Pacific breeze and ocean views.

If walking and site seeing has made you hungry, than there are wide variety of restaurants to check out in the Carlsbad area. Great Italian, Japanese, and Mexican food can be found throughout the main strip in Downtown Carlsbad along Carlsbad Village Drive. One of the more popular places is Pizza Port Carlsbad, that has been serving up great pizza and some of the best beer on the planet for over ten years. They recently one the best large brewpub and brewer award at the Great American Beer Fest.

There are plenty of fun activities for the entire family in Carlsbad, including the little ones. Carlsbad surprisingly is home to the amusement park Legoland. As the only location outside of Europe, it hosts a variety of rides, exhibits, demonstrations and even a re-creation of sites all over the world created with millions of Legos. In addition you to Legoland you can take the family to the Sea life Aquarium which takes an educational and entertaining approach to getting children excited about the wonders of the ocean.

Taking a hike is another great way to get exercise and enjoy the Carlsbad weather. The Batiquitos Lagoon has an excellent low impact nature trail that is located in the southern part of Carlsbad in the Aviara area. It’s a great place to take a jog and enjoy the sites of the variety of birds and plants that make this habitat their home. The trail is easy to access with multiple locations on Batiquitos Dr. to park.

The city of Carlsbad has the best of both worlds —easy access to the city of San Diego and Los Angeles to experience the action city living has to offer and accessibility to laid back beach towns. This makes Carlsbad a great place to relax and enjoy the Southern California vibe. With 40% of its land set aside for open space, Carlsbad should remain one of the sought after locations to visit and to live in coastal California.

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