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There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or... more » There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or strip malls, but shoppers should not despair - a designer outlet complex is within reach. The small-town, relaxed environment here fits nicely with the fields of colorful flowers and the mountain and ocean vistas. But kids need something too, and Legoland, targeted to kids 12 and under, offers a whole world of lego-constructed animals and every other design imaginable, in addition to rides and shows. « less
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Legoland California

Sep 7, 2008

We are doing a theme park whirlwind tour over the next couple of days. Today we went to Legoland, which was the first visit. I have no sense of the other parks so can't compare, but I can say that it...more

Inns Of America Suites Carlsbad

4 of 5 stars
Tucson, Arizona
Sep 3, 2008

This was my second stay here and once again I was quite pleased. I am so picky about cleanliness and this place was spotless. The room and bathroom were spacious. The bed was suprisingly comfortable...more

Homewood Suites Carlsbad

5 of 5 stars
Fremont California
Sep 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We (2 adults, 2 kids ages 5 and 9) stayed at Homewood Suites in Carlsbad for 6 nights at the end of Aug 2008. We loved our room, as well as the morning breakfeast buffets and dinner receptions...more

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West Inn & Suites vs These 2 Hotels? Help! September 05, 2008, 2 replies
Legoland/Ramada Carlsbad/Premium Outlet September 01, 2008, 9 replies
Ramada Carlsbad or B/W Beach View Lodge? August 25, 2008, 8 replies
Anaheim to San Diego to see Legoland & Zoo August 06, 2008, 7 replies
Beach Terrace Inn July 28, 2008, 4 replies
Carlsbad, Sea Breeze Condo Rental July 25, 2008, 6 replies
Legoland -- best rides, worst rides, and longest lines? July 22, 2008, 9 replies
Massage/day spa in Carlsbad July 06, 2008, 2 replies
hotels that are geared more toward couples without kids July 06, 2008, 3 replies
project walk July 01, 2008, 3 replies
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