Best Places To Visit in Carlsbad, California

Also known as Barrio CARLOS, its original center was located at the corner of Roosevelt and Walnut. Most of the original population of Carlsbad consisted of farm workers, and a […]

The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum has over 200 funtional miniature engines plus miniature guns, ships, autos, cranes, clocks, tools, and more on display. The exhibits are housed in 13,000 square […]

Buy your tickets online or visit the exclusive luxury box office/concierge area once you arrive or the self-service touchscreen to watch the trailers of the movies that we are playing […]

Eat Like a Local with Carlsbad Historic Walking Food Tours & Enjoy a Taste of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Food Tours offer a local’s perspective to our unique “Village by the Sea”, […]

The craftsman-style Magee House was originally built by Samuel Church Smith (one of the founders of Carlsbad Land and Water Company) in 1887 and is now home to the Carlsbad […]

Established in 1931 by Robert M. Shipley, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, CA, is the world’s leading authority and educator on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. Visitors […]

This historic Theatre is located in the popular Carlsbad Village commercial area directly across the street from the Coaster Train Station. Free public parking is available at the Coaster Train […]

The Museum of Making Music is a fun and informative museum that exists to inspire visitors to interactively discover the history of making music, musical instruments and products. At the […]

More than 100,000 people will take in the beauty of our seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats and enjoying family entertainment when the largest one-day […]

Founded in 1999, the William D. Cannon Art Gallery’s mission is to promote, interpret and present to the community the art of emerging, mid-career and established artists from culturally diverse […]

New Village Arts, already known as the artistic heart of the Carlsbad Village for its risk taking, award-winning professional theatre, has expanded its cultural influence by opening The Foundry as […]

With longer days starting mid-March, the Carlsbad Village Association is pleased to announce the return of a much beloved event. Originally called Thursdays on the Coast, the new Carlsbad Village […]

Summer in the city means TGIF Concerts in the Parks, a tradition that has truly become an integral part of the community’s life. Since 1986, the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural […]

Not every beautiful beach town offers world-class contemporary chamber music by some of the nation’s most exciting young musicians. Or the opportunity for audience members to mingle with them at […]

Gregg “Viz” Visintainer is a self-taught artist and is the youngest of three boys. He was born on February 29, 1984 in San Jose, CA. He always loved to draw […]

Here at Ocean Day Spa we believe in the beauty of the individual soul. We work together to provide a sanctuary where everyone knows and feels that they are special […]

Inspired by the healing powers of the sea, Ocean Crest Spa offers an environmentally-mindful spa experience presenting coastally-derived treatments and exceptionally pure, naturally-sourced products available in few other U.S. spas. […]

Spa Samudra wants to bring the fun southern California surf culture together with the relaxed and spiritual day spa atmosphere.With this perfect cocktail, you get fun vibrations & relaxation rolled […]

The Spa at La Costa is the first-ever resort spa in the U.S. and recognized as the #1 Wellness Spa (Spa Magazine). It is a picturesque Spanish-colonial style haven from […]

Park Hyatt Resort Aviara offers an exceptionally rewarding European-style spa retreat – immersed in the peace and natural beauty of Aviara. The Spa is equipped with an indoor solarium lounge […]

Ocean Pearl Spa is located at the beautiful Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA. The spa specializes in holistic and organic skincare, massage, and treatments for men and […]

This Lagoon is the only freshwater lagoon in CA. & its 350 acres is home to dozens of varieties of migrant & resident waterfowl. Designated an Ecological Reserve by the […]

Batiquitos Lagoon is a 526-acre coastal salt marsh with tidal mud flats and is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the Southern California coast. Over 185 species of […]

The Aviara trail system is one of the most diverse trail systems in the city offering a variety of nature experiences to trail users. The names of the various trails […]