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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Village by the Sea – A Community Profile and Tour (slideshows and videos) - 03/24/12 08:14 AM
Carlsbad Village by the Sea – A Community Profile and Tour (slideshows and videos) Carlsbad Village by the Sea.
What an appropriate name for a charming seaside town about 35 miles north of San Diego and 2 hours south of Los Angeles in Southern California. The California desert cities are a little over 2 hours away to the east and mountains for skiing not much farther.
Carlsbad is far from being a quiet coastal community, despite the relaxed atmosphere that is readily apparent. Indeed, visitors, and residents, are often surprised at how much there really is to do and see … (10 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: The Carlsbad Flower Fields Open March 1, 2012 in Carlsbad CA - 02/28/12 04:56 PM
The Carlsbad Flower Fields Open March 1, 2012 in Carlsbad CA
The ever-popular, and beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields will be opening for the spring blooming season this Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Carlsbad.
The Flower Fields, quite simply, are one of the most amazing arrays of flowery color on the hills overlooking the ocean just behind the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall on Paseo El Norte.
Acres of colorful ranunculas will amaze you, whether seen from a distance, a stroll along the perimeter, the outlook on Armada Drive to the east or on a tractor-drawn cart through … (13 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Sunset Watching in Carlsbad by the Sea - 02/23/12 08:22 AM
Sunset Watching in Carlsbad by the Sea
Sunset watching in Carlsbad is a popular activity, especially when the weather is gorgeous, as it was yesterday, and the sky is relatively clear.
People line the Carlsbad boardwalk and the beach, stare from their homes or hotel rooms along the coast road, park along the bluff, or sit on the jetties, cameras in hand, to relax for a few moments as the sun makes its way below the horizon.
Best Places to Sunset Watch in Carlsbad California and Nearby
The Santa Ana winds brought the winter coastal temps well … (11 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Arts – Catch a Wave at Catch in Carlsbad Village on February 29, 2012 Featuring Glass Artist Cherrie La Porte - 02/16/12 09:35 PM
Carlsbad Arts – Catch a Wave at Catch in Carlsbad Village on February 29, 2012 Featuring Glass Artist Cherrie La Porte
February 29, 2012 is a special day.
Yes, it is a leap day, the once-every-4-years calendar switcheroo where our shortest month gains a day.
But MORE importantly, it is a special art exhibit opening taking place at CATCH, a newish sushi restaurant on Carlsbad Village Drive featuring a wonderful mosaic glass surfboard collection by the well-known glass artist and co-owner of the Glass Ranch in Escondido, CHERRIE LA PORTE.
MOSAIC GLASS SURFBOARDS
This wonderful exhibit … (3 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Arts – The Cannon Art Gallery 2012 Invitational Art Exhibit in Carlsbad CA - 02/04/12 09:03 AM
Carlsbad Arts – The Cannon Art Gallery 2012 Invitational Art Exhibit in Carlsbad CA
The Cannon Art Gallery continues its reputation for exhibiting outstanding works of art at the newest exhibition, the winter 2012 Invitational show running from January 22 until March 11, 2012.
Carlsbad has garnered quite a reputation as an arts community and the Cannon Gallery, a City-owned gallery, is certainly a vital part of that tradition, with multiple shows and events related to those exhibits (e.g., family open studios, live performances) throughout the year.
The Cannon Art Gallery 2012 Invitational showcases a wide range of … (1 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Arts - International Guitar Night in Carlsbad CA January 23, 2012 - 01/11/12 12:14 PM
Carlsbad Arts - International Guitar Night in Carlsbad CA January 23, 2012
The 12th Annual International Guitar Night, sponsored by the Museum of Making Music, will be held in Carlsbad CA on Monday January 23 at the Ruby Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad Public Library.
The founder of International Guitar Night, Brian Gore, will be featured along with 3 other internationally-known acoustic guitarists for solos, duets, and quartets.
Lulo Reinhardt (son of famed guitarist Django Reinhardt), Adrian Legg and Marco Pereira along with Gore will showcase their talents in a variety of musical styles – Latin jazz, fingerstyle, … (3 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Why I Like Living in Carlsbad CA - 01/09/12 05:41 PM
Why I Like Living in Carlsbad CA
It’s easy for me to help buyers who are moving to Carlsbad, because I know the community well.
But I also really like living in Carlsbad so it’s easy to be enthusiastic about all the great reasons to live here.
So that, in many ways, is at the basis of how I choose what to write about - to share what I love, the things I enjoy doing, and what I think others will find interesting. If you were considering moving to Carlsbad, woudn't you want to know why people enjoy … (34 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: It’s Oktoberfest Time Again…In Carlsbad California on October 1, 2011 - 09/27/11 08:45 PM
It’s Oktoberfest Time Again…In Carlsbad California on October 1, 2011
It’s time again, already, for the popular Carlsbad Oktoberfest.
The Oktoberfest in Carlsbad will be happening this Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Holiday Park in Carlsbad from Noon until 10 pm. Holiday Park is located along Pio Pico and the freeway between Pine and Chestnut.
The Carlsbad Oktoberfest, an annual event in 1982 and attended by about 8,000 every year, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carlsbad, and the funds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, the Women’s Resource Center, the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club … (9 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad ArtSplash 2011 is Coming September 24 & 25 - 09/11/11 01:14 PM
Carlsbad ArtSplash 2011 is Coming September 24 & 25
It’s almost time for one of the best art events in Carlsbad – ArtSplash!
Carlsbad ArtSplash happens in just 2 weeks, the weekend of September 254th and 24th.
ArtSplash is a very popular 2-day art event, a highlight of Carlsbad arts IMO, taking place when the weather is usually stellar and the views from the hill above the Flower Fields to the ocean are spectacular.
This is not to detract from the great art works for sale.
And the highlight is the famous Chalk Art Competition. … (15 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Expo in La Costa, Carlsbad CA - 08/30/11 10:08 AM
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Expo in La Costa, Carlsbad CA
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 2011 Business Expo will be held in La Costa, Carlsbad CA at the famed La Costa Resort and Spa on Monday September 12 from 2 – 7 pm.
The annual Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is a popular event for consumers and business owners to connect, share information, provide services and publicize the many business opportunities here in Carlsbad and North San Diego County in general.
100+ exhibiting companies are expected at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, and it’s … (3 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Movies under the Stars in Rancho Carrillo in Carlsbad - The Leo Carrillo Film Festival - 08/26/11 11:37 AM
Movies under the Stars in Rancho Carrillo in Carlsbad - The Leo Carrillo Film Festival
Summer is NOT over yet, and with warm weather and pleasant evenings, you can still enjoy time outdoors.
Movies under the Stars are always popular, and the City of Carlsbad is hosting the Leo Carrillo Film Festival at the famous Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park in Rancho Carrillo in Carlsbad off Melrose.
The Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park is a wonderful preservation of the land, hacienda and other buildings assembled by popular Hollywood film and TV star Leo Carrillo (perhaps best … (3 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: TGIF - 08/19/11 10:04 AM
TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concert Series in Carlsbad TGIF and it's time for jazz in Carlsbad. And it's FREE!
Tonight is the final TGIF Jazz in the Parks concerts series in Carlsbad, the end of the 26th season.
Tonight's TGIF Jazz in the Parks concert from 6 - 8 pm will be held at the Calavera Hills Park in Carlsbad, about 3 miles east of the Village.
The concert features Monette Marino-Keita, a well-known area percussionist playing World Music.
Since this is the last concert of the summer you can expect a big crowd (there are usually a couple thousand), so arrive … (7 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Restaurants – The Argyle Steakhouse in Aviara in South Carlsbad - 08/14/11 04:22 PM
Carlsbad Restaurants – The Argyle Steakhouse in Aviara in South Carlsbad
The Argyle Steakhouse (or simply “The Argyle”) is a wonderful place to dine for breakfast (brunch on the weekend), lunch or dinner in the resort residential community of Aviara in South Carlsbad.
The Argyle is the restaurant at the Aviara Golf Course, part of the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, and offers really good food and great views of the golf course and the Batiquitos Lagoon.
While the Argyle is not for the budget conscious, you will definitely feel pampered when dining there, especially if you can … (9 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Art in the Village Faire – Sunday August 14th in Carlsbad Village - 08/02/11 09:02 PM
Carlsbad Art in the Village Faire will be Sunday August 14th in Carlsbad Village
One of the premier art events is coming to Carlsbad soon!
The 13th Annual Carlsbad Art in the Village Faire will be held on Sunday August 14th in downtown Carlsbad Village along State Street and Grand Avenue.
This very popular art event offers works of art from over 100 local and regional arts and crafts vendors from around the area. The array of things you will see is staggering, from my own past visits to the Carlsbad Art in the Village Faire – fine … (10 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: A Visit to a Bit O’ Britain in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad CA - 08/01/11 10:59 AM
A Visit to a Bit O’ Britain in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad CA
This post was inspired by a recent post by my Brit friend in NJ, Sheldon Neal, who discovered a new source for crumpets in his neighborhood.
Since I have driven by a Bit O’ Britain in Carlsbad Village a number of times without stopping in, Sheldon’s post prompted me to stop by and see if they, too, had crumpets, among other Britishy sorts of stuff.
And they did!
This post is also dedicated to some good British friends, Anthony Kelly here in Encinitas, … (15 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Village Faire 2011 is Coming to Town on May 1 - 04/27/11 01:16 PM
Carlsbad Village Faire 2011 is Coming to Carlsbad Village on Sunday May 1 It's time again for the famous Carlsbad Village Faire 2011, to be held in downtown Carlsbad Village this Sunday, May 1, 2011 north of Carlsbad Village Drive along State and Grand Avenue, as well as some side streets.
The Carlsbad Village Faire, held twice a year, in the Spring and Fall, is reportedly the largest outdoor one-day fair in the country. The weather is projected to be warm and clear this weekend so you can expect large crowds, as always, with this event.
The Carlsbad Village Faire will … (6 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: How Many Things to Do Are There in YOUR Community? I Bet There are 365 - 04/09/11 11:50 AM
How Many Things to Do Are There in YOUR Community? I Bet There are 365 Writing about things to do in your community will generate interest in your blog and bring you traffic, and business.
We all know the value of hyperlocal posts; many writers here on AR are masters. And there is no shortage of things you can write about in your community.
The 365 Things to Do in ____ (your community) notion has become incredibly popular and spread throughout the blogosphere, with a host of variations, over the last 1+ years with literally hundreds of Things to Do sites.
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Oceanside Restaurants - 333 Pacific Steak and Seafood at the Wyndham Hotel, Oceanside CA - 03/27/11 11:54 PM
333 Pacific Steak and Seafood at the Wyndham Hotel, Oceanside California 333 Pacific is fast becoming a favorite haunt of mine...at least the Vodka Bar is that adjoins the popular restaurant.
333 Pacific is several blocks west of the coast road with great views of the Pacific and the Oceanside Pier on the first floor of the Wyndham.
333 Pacific offers about 100 different vodkas, a terrific bar menu, and intriguing specials (e.g., the Sunday sushi special with a glass of chardonnay or champagne). They have a half price wine night among other neat events like their 3-course dinner for $33 … (11 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Experience the World in the Village | March 19 in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA - 03/17/11 01:23 AM
Come Experience the World in the Village on March 19 in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA Need something fun to do this coming Sunday, March 19th?
Experience the World in the Village in the heart of Carlsbad Village on the coast in Carlsbad CA. It really IS a small world and you can experience this international fair in Carlsbad.
This fun event runs from 1 until 5 pm.
The fun stuff will include plenty of shopping, music and entertainment, hands-on art, children's activities including jump-houses, and food from around the world at multiple restaurants (I can think of a few faves in … (8 comments)
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365 things to do in carlsbad: Cardiovascular Disease Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Life is April 10, 2011 in Oceanside California - 03/10/11 08:41 PM
Cardiovascular Disease Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Life is April 10, 2011 in Oceanside California The 8th Annual Cardiovascular Disease Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Life will be held on April 10, 2011 in Oceanside, along with a FREE Community Health Fair.
Here are the details:
LOCATION: Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, 200 N. Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
TIME: 8 am until 2 pm
FEE: $20 per person through March 10; After March 10 fee is $30. Kids 12 and under are FREE. Special offer - Military, Police, Fire and their Families FREE with ID
WHAT: A 5K Walk OR Run (non-competitive). Walk or run … (2 comments)
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