things to do in carlsbad: The Carlsbad Village Faire is Coming to Carlsbad CA on Sunday May 6, 2012
- 05/01/12 05:40 AM
The Carlsbad Village Faire is Coming to Carlsbad CA on Sunday May 6, 2012
It’s time again for San Diego County’s largest street fair, the Carlsbad Village Faire, being held this Sunday, May 6 in Carlsbad Village.
The Carlsbad Village Faire, the nation’s largest 1-day street fair, is held along the main road, Carlsbad Village Drive, and spills over onto side streets including Grand Avenue.
The Carlsbad Village Faire (one of two each year) is an amazing outdoor event, from 8 am until 5 pm with something for everyone. Typically 100,000 attend this fair, with over … (5 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Stand Up Paddle Boarding – The Carlsbad Stand Up Paddle Board Club
- 04/29/12 03:34 AM
Stand Up Paddle Boarding – The Carlsbad Stand Up Paddle Board Club
For those preferring a calmer way to get around on the water instead of surfing, stand up paddle boarding may be just your thing.
It’s supposedly pretty easy to do, relaxing and good exercise. And all you need is a board, a paddle and you’re ready.
Stand-up paddle boarding has become very popular in our area, on the ocean and on the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon where it’s allowed (the 2 other Carlsbad lagoons do not allow any sort of boating, swimming, etc.). It seems … (5 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: The Carlsbad Skatepark in Carlsbad CA
- 04/13/12 01:04 PM
The Carlsbad Skatepark in Carlsbad CA
Like a number of Southern California communities, Carlsbad offers a skate (skateboard) park for enthusiasts to enjoy their sport and challenge themselves on curved and flat ramps, bowls, pyramids, and other terrains skateboarders enjoy. The Carlsbad Skatepark is ranked as being good for beginners.
The Carlsbad Skatepark, built in 2001, is a 10,500 SF facility and park (lighted) on the hills near the Safety Center. There are some great views up here, but no doubt skateboarders have other things on their mind besides views, except perhaps watching each other.
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things to do in carlsbad: Things to Do in Carlsbad - Carlsbad Marathon is this Sunday January 22, 2012 in Carlsbad CA
- 01/17/12 07:43 AM
Things to Do in Carlsbad - Carlsbad Marathon is this Sunday January 22, 2012 in Carlsbad CA
The Tri-City Medical Carlsbad Marathon will take place this weekend, on Sunday January 22, 2012 in Carlsbad.
The Carlsbad Marathons are always popular, with world class runners and plenty of viewers along the course, a significant portion of which is along the beautiful Carlsbad coastline on the historic Route 101/Coast Road (a.k.a. Carlsbad Boulevard).
And of course how many places can you run a marathon in January and not freeze your you-know-what?!
Take a drive with me along historic … (13 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Happy New Year 2012 from Carlsbad – There’s Still Time to Make Plans to Celebrate
- 12/30/11 12:51 PM
Happy New Year 2012 from Carlsbad – There’s Still Time to Make Plans to Celebrate
It’s true, there are still places where you can make plans to celebrate bringing n the New year 2012 (I cannot guarantee which of the following still have room).
Here’s a list of things you might be interested in, unless you are going to hunker down at home, like me, and watch the ball drop in NYC Time Square. I LOVE that I can bring in the New Year here on the Left Coast at 9 PM!!
Here are the happenings here in … (10 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: “The World on a String,” at the Cannon Art Gallery Fall 2011 in Carlsbad CA
- 12/04/11 04:10 AM
“The World on a String” at the Cannon Art Gallery Fall 2011 in Carlsbad CA
Don’t miss “The World on a String,” the current art exhibit at the Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad CA, running through December 30, 2011.
The World on a String is a stunning, whimsical collection of puppets from around the world, a glimpse in the Alan Cook Collection of the International Puppetry Museum in Southern California in Pasadena. The World on a String exhibit showcases over 200 puppets spanning multiple decades, countries, and styles, a wonderful history of puppetry - shadow … (7 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Favorite Sweet Shops and Bakeries in the Carlsbad CA Area
- 11/28/11 02:18 AM
Favorite Sweet Shops and Bakeries in the Carlsbad CA Area
Friends and family who know me are well aware of my penchant for sugary concoctions, especially if chocolate is involved. I’ve never met a chocolate I didn’t like, so far, although the better quality the chocolate the happier I am.
Chocolates, desserts, and baked goods go hand in hand, in my opinion, and knowing where to go to get them, when making something simply is not on the agenda or laziness sets it, or just because, is essential.
So, with that in mind, and to satisfy other sweet fanciers in … (12 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: A Walk on the Carlsbad Boardwalk
- 10/29/11 03:32 PM
A walk along the Carlsbad boardwalk at the edge of the continent is a tremendous pleasure particularly with the weather we are enjoying right now.
OK, so it's not really a "boardwalk" as one finds along the Jersey shore or Coney Island, but concrete.
And it's not lined by shops and restaurants as I recall part of the NJ board walk to be, especially in Ocean City and Atlantic City.
But having a place to stroll along the beach to enjoy the views of the ocean, the neighborhoods, and the Coast Road is pretty special.
And given the number of people out … (11 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Carlsbad Art in the Village Faire – Sunday August 14th in Carlsbad Village
- 08/02/11 02:02 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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things to do in carlsbad: A Visit to a Bit O’ Britain in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad CA
- 08/01/11 03:59 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, … (10 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Award-Winning Theatre in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad CA
- 07/30/11 01:38 PM
Award-Winning Theatre in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad CA
Yes, it’s true. As part of the growing arts offerings in Carlsbad, there is an award-winning theatre in Carlsbad Village.
No, New Village Arts in Carlsbad is not new, but their reputation is growing as a theatre production group in the San Diego area, and they have a reputation as one of the best Ensemble theatres in Southern California.
The Ensemble Project is a group of 19 artists who will be responsible for the entire New Village Arts Season 11 (2011-2012) of 6 productions with a final 7th World Premier production … (9 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Women’s Professional Tennis Returns to La Costa Carlsbad in July 2011
- 07/23/11 05:25 AM
Women’s Professional Tennis Returns to La Costa Carlsbad in July 2011 The famed La Costa Resort and Spa will once again host atop-notch WTA tournament when the Mercury Insurance Women’s Tennis Tournament returns to LA Costa July 30th through August 7th.
The La Costa Resort and Spa is a beautiful setting for tennis and having world ranked players makes it that much more special.
Tickets tend to sell out fast from what I have seen in the past, especially for later in the week, so order your Ticket Packages or individual tickets on-line now.
And of course you should take time … (7 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad CA | July - September 2011 Exhibit "Almost Alice"
- 07/22/11 04:06 AM
"Almost Alice - New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor" at the Cannon Art Gallery in CarlsbadThe newest exhibit at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery iin Carlsbad, the city-owned gallery, is wonderful.
"Almost Alice - New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor" is a whimsical, yet surreal pictorial of Lewis Carroll's classic Victorian tale of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and will surely delight adults and children alike. There are probably not too many who have not, at some point, read about Alice's adventures - probably multiple times - and this exhibit will take you on a fanciful journey back in time. … (10 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: 2011 Carlsbad Triathlon and Health and Fitness Expo is Coming July 9 and 10, 2011 in Carlsbad CA
- 06/25/11 04:48 AM
2011 Carlsbad Triathlon and Health and Fitness Expo is Coming July 9 and 10, 2011 in Carlsbad CA
It's that time of year again here in Carlsbad CA - time for the famous Carlsbad Triathlon (this is the 30th year), taking place at Tamarack Surf Beach in Carlsbad on Sunday July 10th.
The Carlsbad Triathlon is one of the world's longest running triathlons. The Carlsbad Triathlon is a sprint distance race, with a 1K open ocean swim, a 25K bike ride, and a 5K run. Because of the course terrain this triathlon works well for newbies as well as elite … (13 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center in Carlsbad CA
- 06/15/11 03:20 PM
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center in Carlsbad CaliforniaThe Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center in Carlsbad is well worth a visit.
Carlsbad is blessed with 3 lagoons (Batiquitos, Buena Vista, and Agua Hedionda) - thankfully all preserved, especially important these days when we have seen so many California lagoons destroyed by development and other factors including environmental.
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon is in the middle, just north of the power plant and 1 mile south of Carlsbad Village, and actually consists of 3 areas - one with a fish hatchery and mussel/abalone aquaculture facility, one for recreational boating (the only lagoon in Carlsbad that … (8 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: Things to Love About Carlsbad California - The Photos Tell the Story
- 06/11/11 06:50 AM
There are many things to love about Carlsbad, California...
Beaches
Shopping
Dining
Neighborhoods
Art
Fairs and Festivals
A Great Outdoor Lifestyle
There are many different reasons WHY people choose to live here, but they all seem to agree - Carlsbad is a terrific Southern California coastal community with something for everyone.
Not convinced? Why not explore the Carlsbad lifestyle in photos - they tell the real story.
Search for Carlsbad Homes for Sale
Search for Homes with Views in Carlsbad
Search for Waterfront Homes for Sale in Carlsbad
Need more information? Visit my websites and start … (17 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: The 26th Season of the TGIF Jazz in the Parks Starts June 24 in Carlsbad
- 06/07/11 01:28 AM
26th Season of the TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series It's that time again...for one of the best entertainment options of the summer in Carlsbad.
Carlsbad's popular TGIF Jazz in the Parks series starts June 24 and continues for 9 consecutive Fridays in 1 of 3 beautiful Carlsbad parks. Concerts start a 6 PM and run until about 8 with an intermission.
This FREE concert series - the 26th - is always well attended, with several thousand residents and visitors enjoying the beautiful outdoors with al fresco dinner on chairs and blankets for 2 hours, and terrific music varying from jazz to blues to latin … (9 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: The Best of North County Party 2011 in Aviara, Carlsbad - A Recap
- 05/07/11 04:44 AM
The Best of North County Party 2011 - A Photo Recap
We had the pleasure of attending The Best of North County Party 2011 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad last night, with about 2000 other party-goers. It was a blast!
The party was a celebration of all that North San Diego County has to offer - dining, shopping, wineries, services, health and wellness, and so much more. I don't know the count of vendors but it had to be more than 50 booths with oodles of free food from some of the best and favorite restaurants … (8 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: The Best Of North Country Party on May 6th in Carlsbad
- 05/05/11 04:38 PM
The Best Of North Country Party on May 6th in Carlsbad Tomorrow night, May 6th, IS the night to celebrate the best of North County - North San Diego County, that is.
This amazing event, being held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in the Aviara area of South Carlsbad is THE event to attend this year, in celebration of San Diego Magazine's Best of North County issue in May.
The Best of North County Party should be quite the bash, given what a terrific area we live in and all the amazing art, culture, shopping and dining we have to … (4 comments)
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things to do in carlsbad: The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad CA
- 03/26/11 05:03 AM
The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad CA
The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad is a real treat for music lovers.
Or even if you are not a huge fan but have a passing interest.
The Carlsbad Museum of Making Music is an amazing walk through the history of music, with a huge collection of musical instruments, musical scores, photos, recordings, and so much more in multiple rooms.
The Museum of Making Music sponsors numerous musical events throughout the year, which included live performances as well as films and special exhibitions. There is also a special music camp during the summer.
Whether you are a … (10 comments)
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