Carlsbad

TGIF Jazz in the Parks is a summer Jazz Festival held at various public parks in Carlsbad. The event is held on Fridays in the summer from 6 to 8 pm. Pack a picnic (and some wine) and head on over – it’s a fun, FREE, family event and totally worth checking out.

We are taking my son to Lego land next….I hope there are a few grown up things to do i Carlbad too.

I love Carlsbad…particularly the huge windmill right off the freeway at Palomar Airport Road. The windmill houses a catering company as well as a TGIFriday’s. It used to be a Pea Soup Anderson’s restaurant (the only remaining location is in Buellton, CA). Adjacent to the windmill is a hotel – the Holiday inn Carlsbad-by-the-Sea.

I would also love to visit the flower fields sometime when the flowers are in bloom. Carlsbad is truly one of the most underrated places in SoCal :)

We had a fantastic time in Carlsbad. The weather was gorgeous and the living was easy. Across the road from our hotel was a lovely Greek restaurant that served delicious food and I finally got to have some Greek coffee since arriving to America. I had withdrawal symptoms for all of 3 days!!!!

The outlet shops were excellent and I picked up stacks of bargains. I even found the Swarovski outlet and it was the only one in The States. The prices were fantastic and I bought lots of unusual pieces, including a gorgeous mint green suede and crystal handbag!

I would definitely recommend Carlsbad as it was lots of fun!

a little concerned with the large, exposed cement pipes leading into the ocean tho :(

I participated in the 5k walk. It was a beautiful walk along the beach. I just recently found out that the 5k walk is done yearly. I plan on going and doing it again next year.

I still live nearby. My mother still lives in Carlsbad. I consider Tamarack Beach, my beach. I used to walk there after school.

Legoland is now in Carlsbad also. I have only been there one or two times. That is NOT long enough to explore it. Legoland is fasinating.

Carlsbad is also known for its field of flowers and strawberries. When they are in bloom you can see them from the freeway.

I would not want to raise my kids in Carlsbad, a bit to snobbish for me. But, it is a beautiful place to visit.

it’s ok.

Been here a few years ago…. lovely sandy beaches :) would love to go back and explore it a bit more – as didnt have much time the first time around :)