Carlsbad is a coastal community located in north San Diego County. It stretches inland as far east as Bressi Ranch where it meets San Marcos. Carlsbad State Beach is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, surfing, fishing, and camping (by reservation). Other notable attractions include Legoland, the Flower Fields, and the Gemological Institute of America. Hot Dog on a Stick, Jazzercise, Jenny Craig Inc., Rockstar Games, and Chopra Global are headquartered in Carlsbad.
Schools
- Carlsbad High School
- La Costa Canyon High School
- Sage Creek High School
- Canyon Crest Academy
- San Dieguito High Academy
- Mission Vista High School
- Diegueno Middle School
- Oak Crest Middle School
- Aviara Oaks Middle School
- Calavera Schools Middle School
- San Elijo Elementary School
- Aviara Oaks Elementary School
- Pacific Rim Elementary School
- Kelly Elementary School
- Poinsettia Elementary School
- Magnolia Elementary School
- Hope Elementary School
- Carrillo Elementary School
- Mission Estancia Elementary School
- Buena Vista Elementary School
Events
- Carlsbad Farmer Market
- TBA
Outdoors
- Carlsbad State Beach
- Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area
- Tamarack State Beach
- Hosp Grove Park
Restaurants
- Seasons Restarant
- Casa de Bandini
- Paon Restaurant & Bar
- Campfire
- Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse
- King’s Fish House
- West Steak and Seafood
- Dini’s Bistro
- Eureka! Carlsbad
- 20|Twenty
- Jeune et Jolie
- 264 Fresco
Shopping
- The Forum
- Town Square
- Poinsettia Plaza Shopping Center
- Carlsbad Plaza Shopping Center
- Palomar Place Shopping Center
- Poinsettia Village