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Earths Elements
Gift shop
👍👍 This is my first time in California and I absolutely adored this store! Everyone here is so nice and loving and I just felt so welcomed. I loved how they have a little bit of everything.
4.90 (538 reviews)
(~0.12 km from centre)
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Carlsbad City Beach
Public beach
👍👍 This has always been my favorite beach whenever we visit So California. It is an excellent location with several different places to eat for lunch/dinner/snacks. There Always seems to be parking if you’re willing to drive around a little to find it. Access to the beach is direct and easy, with a few...
4.90 (232 reviews)
(~0.26 km from centre)
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Carlsbad State Beach
State park
👍👍 Loved this wide pale sand beach, with rolling waves that occasionally connect for long stretches. It's like dancing waters, when shore breakers are sizable. The foam jumps & dances, before plummeting back down.
Surfing this beach, looked challenging...at least it did for the guy we watched. The...
4.90 (62 reviews)
(~1.62 km from centre)
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Carlsbad State Beach
Beach
Picturesque strip of sand known for its paved pedestrian path, volleyball nets & dolphin sightings.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
(~0.42 km from centre)
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New Village Arts
Theater company
99-seat performing-arts theater hosting musical & dramatic productions by a local ensemble group.
4.80 (167 reviews)
(~0.37 km from centre)
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Grand Ave Beach Access
Hiking area
👍👍 Great place to catch the sunset. A little crowded at times. Parking is definitely easier off season.
4.80 (93 reviews)
(~0.3 km from centre)
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Lifeguard Tower 33
Park
👍👍 One of my family's go to jams. Easy parking and access to the beach, close to downtown Carlsbad. Especially for at low tide, when there's more beach and the rocks along the jetty are kinda like tide pools.
4.80 (87 reviews)
(~1.84 km from centre)
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Carlsbad State Beach Jetty
Public beach
👍 It's a good beach, has lots of sand crabs, parking is usually easy but it does cost 15 on weekdays and 20 on weekends. Always have lifeguards during the day!
4.80 (40 reviews)
(~1.32 km from centre)
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Tamarack Surf Beach
Beach
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
(~0.88 km from centre)
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Public Beach Access
Park
👍👍 Nice place. Little crowded. But easy access and parking. Like Santa Barbara & Summerland better.
4.70 (173 reviews)
(~0.21 km from centre)
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Carlsbad Sign
Historical landmark
👍 The current sign has been up since 2014. The historical sign first placed in Carlsbad in the 1920s. The current sign is a replica of the historic sign. Ignore the comments that don't know what they don't know.
4.70 (50 reviews)
(~0.08 km from centre)
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State Street Farmers Market
Farmers' market
👍👍 I absolutely LOVED this Farmer's Market!!! I can't wait to go back!! I bought soaps, organic tea, and will be back for fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables, olives, pumice and more! Definitely recommend coming here. It's every Wednesday.
4.60 (274 reviews)
(~0.27 km from centre)
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Buena Vista Audubon Society
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Great place to check out the local flora and fauna. Staff is super friendly and helpful. There's a nice walking trail along the lagoon with various lookout points.
4.60 (156 reviews)
(~1.37 km from centre)
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Maxton Brown Park
Park
👍👍 It's such a lovely little quaint park .The views are almost breathtaking...The tree is like a guardian,it's carved in by lovers ,and is Soo beautiful... One of my new favorite places...
4.60 (148 reviews)
(~0.84 km from centre)
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St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Episcopal church
👍👍 Hello,
Not because I'm Religious or anything but the surroundings and staff at St. Michaels are Exceptional. I will be straight forward with anyone reading this review I'm homeless sleeping out of my car, I'm always in search of a safe parking for safe sleep. This parking area is not only peaceful a...
4.60 (116 reviews)
(~0.33 km from centre)