It's the first day of summer in Carlsbad, as it is elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere, and while our weather doesn't reflect that - we have a heavy case of our June Gloom today - there are plenty of signs of my favorite season.
More visitors, more parking challenges, longer waits at restaurants, more people out shoppng and wandering the streets, the beaches are busier even on cloudy days, schools are out, and there is a growing list of things to do - outdoor movies, free live outdoor music on Fridays in the Village, the TGIF … (8 comments)
The marine layer was lifting as we headed toward the Village and a frequent Saturday morning ritual - breakfast at Cafe Elysa - our favorite place within view of the ocean - and then a walk along the beach. By the time we got to our outdoor table the sky was blue and the sun was out, a matter of less than 15 minutes.
Looking north toward Carlsbad Village
The summer Saturday morning lifestyle in Carlsbad offers lots of options, and with our beautiful weather this morning there were plenty of people out and about by 9 … (27 comments)
Today is the first day of summer, and our summer weather arrive a few days ago, and fairly suddenly.
The marine layer has been conspicuously absent for the last 5 days and today it's in the low 80s. Not nearly as blistering hot as some other areas but for the coast it's pretty warm.
The heat and the dry air and vegetation is not a good combination and there is at least one significant fire in San Diego County near the Mexican border in a farming area. Predictions are for a more significant fire season in California.
Summer in our charming Village by the Sea means all sorts of things:
Beaches and Beaches Dining outdoors and on the beach Ice Cream and Gelato Shopping in Carlsbad Village and at the Premium Outlets Mall Tourists Riding Bicycles or Walking along the sea Golf Swimming and Surfing People-watching Sunsets And just plain RELAXING!!
Enjoy the Carlsbad lifestyle in the summer, or anytime!
I could easily say ANY time of year is special in Carlsbad, for one reason or another. There is so much to see and do, and for many just having the beach close by or at their dorostep is special enough.
One tradition that really makes Carlsbad special in the summertime, and has for many years, is the TGIF Concerts in the Park series. Indeed, 2015 is the 30th year of these special events
The TGIF Concerts in the Parks take place on 9 consecutive Friday nights from late June through mid August. Until … (16 comments)
Officially, at 4:09 PM today summer arrives and we can expect the following here in Carlsbad:
OFFICIAL TOURIST SEASON More and more visitors have been arriving but this is the official start
MORE TRAFFIC It comes with the territory. More day and longer-term visitors/vacationers means more traffic along the coast. Get us to it. Be patient, don’t rush, and expect the parking to … (8 comments)
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Happy 1st Day of Summer from Carlsbad
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