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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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Hampton Inn Carlsbad

4 of 5 stars
jolianna
Germany
Nov 30, 2008

we stayed here on our way from san diego to los angeles. our impression that hampton inns are great places to stay was again confirmed: very very friendly staff, modern, clean, nice rooms, the...more

“Awesome!”

Tamarack Beach Resort by the Sea

5 of 5 stars
dspear01
vegas
Nov 30, 2008

We came to Carlsbad to celebrate my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary and iit was such a pleasure staying at your hotel. It was very nice and clean. more

“Wonderful for Preteens”

Legoland California

5 of 5 stars
Family-Traveller1000
Nor Cal
Nov 29, 2008

Really enjoyed Legoland. Crowds were very light and ques were short. Park was very clean and beautifully maintained. Staff were friendly. Teenagers would likely be bored. Overall great...more

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