Posts from the ‘Things To Do’ Category
The popular CARLSBAD MARATHON will take place on Sunday January 27, 2013 including a HALF MARATHON and a Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND on Saturday. You can read more about the CARLSBAD MARATHON in this longer article. You can’t register to run since it’s sold out, but the venue along the coast road (in part) [...]
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I was asked to do a guest post a few months ago on GREAT BUYS ON HOMES FOR SALE IN CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA for RealEstate.com. That article about the Carlsbad area (things to do, etc.) plus some great buys in our diverse, but competitive, real estate market was just published. Take a look. * * * [...]
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The DEL MAR RACES have been famous for years and are a MUST DO for many here in Southern California, and from elsewhere around the country. Whether you attend OPENING DAY (already past) or not, a day at the races can be a lot of fun. Ticket prices vary quite a bit depending on whether [...]
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It doesn’t really matter what you do, or where. You could attend a memorial, or just spend some quiet time at the pondering the events of 10 years ago. Check Google to see what special events might be held in the area (the Surf-a-Thon at Dog Beach was having a memorial but they moved the [...]
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Now here is something new to try – indoor go-karting at K1SPEED in Carlsbad. Environmentally-friendly electric go karts, professional designed indoor track and a large entertainment area to enjoy before or after your race makes K1SPPED a terrific place for a group of friends, family, birthday parties and corporate outings. K1SPEED will provide everything you [...]
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Carlsbad is well known for the arts, in lots of way, and the NEW VILLAGE ARTS THEATRE is just one of many. The NEW VILLAGE ARTS THEATRE is entering its 11th season and continues to grow in popularity and reputation here in Southern California. The season starts August 6 and there are a wide range [...]
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Every year the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Assocation (DEMA) sponsors the ENCINITAS CLASSIC CAR NIGHTS on the 3rd Thursday of each summer month – June, July, August and September. Thus, as of this writing, there are 3 more summer Thursday evenings to enjoy the CLASSIC CARS, live music and stroll the downtown Encinitas area to shop [...]
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Carlsbad has a long history of triathlons and marathons, and the upcoming 2011 CARLSBAD TRIATHLON and HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO is sure to please. There is still time to register, for the 30th CARLSBAD TRIATHLON, but if you are not so inspired, why not take time to visit the expo on Saturday July 9th at [...]
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Carlsbad has a terrific series of FREE concerts in the summer for 9 consecutive Friday evenings. The TGIF JAZZ IN THE PARKS seems to get more popular every year, with several thousand attending to enjoy al fresco dining in one of Carlsbad’s beautiful parks and listen to great music. The are 9 concerts this season, [...]
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The AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON is one of 3 lagoons in Carlsbad. This 400 acre lagoon is loaded with flora and fauna,and the AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON DISCOVERY CENTER is a terrific way to learn more about the history of the lagoon, and all the critters that inhabit the area. There are loads of exhibits, lectures and [...]
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It’s not nearly as imposing as it sounds, but the views are fabulous in all directions for miles and miles from the top of MT. CALAVERA in the Calavera Hills area of Carlsbad and bordering Oeanside. From the starting point along Lake (in Oceanside), or College (in Carlsbad, where the new Carlsbad High School is [...]
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I had a whirlwind weekend starting last Thursday, with a stop over night in LA, a meeting to run in Santa Barbara on Friday, and then several days in San Francisco and Oakland before returning home Monday. I enjoy exploring other areas, and sharing those experiences, so I hope you won’t mind my sharing a [...]
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The MEDITATION GARDENS at the Self Realization Fellowship in Encinitas area a fabulous place to take a quiet walk on the bluff high above the ocean. Winding paths, tranquil pools of water filled with koi, and beautiful flowers, coupled with amazing views beyond the trees of the blue Pacific, are sure to please AND relax [...]
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NAUTILUS HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER in Encinitas is one of the few community accupuncture centers in the North San Diego County area. The NAUTILUS HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER is one of the few health centers in the San Diego area offering community acupuncture, the way it is commonly done in China, with treatment of more than one [...]
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I love watching the sun set over the ocean, and the cool thing about being in Carlsbad is there are lots of places to go to do this. Sunsets are great, but the best ones are those where there are some clouds in the sky which provide more interesting color. And who knows, you might [...]
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Highly recommended, for fresh air, beautiful scenery, and a bit of Carlsbad history, is a visit to the LEO CARRILLO HISTORIC RANCH PARK in Rancho Carrillo, Carlsbad, off Melrose. Also known as RANCHO DE LOS KIOTES, the LEO CARRILLO HISTORIC RANCH PARK is a real gem, and we are indeed fortunate that a portion of [...]
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We’re still in Carlsbad for a visit to a great place for brunch by the sea, as DINI’S BY THE SEA (a.k.a. DINI’S BISTRO) on the Coast Road/Route 101 (click on the Route 101 link to take a trip by car down the coast road with 2 videos). Yes, there is traffic on the coast [...]
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If you are an art lover, as I am, a visit to the IVANFFY-UHLER GALLERY in the heart of Carlsbad Village is a must. Carlsbad is becoming better known as an arts community, and the Ivannfy-Uhler Gallery is certainly a major player in that trend. The Gallery owners, Agnes Ivanffy and Paul Uhler, exhibit works [...]
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First of all, Happy New Year. I hope you have a wonderful day with friends, family, or just by yourself. On Day 1 of our 365 Things to Do in Carlsbad (and nearby) journey, I suggest a walk on one of Carlsbad’s beaches. I ended the year that way and will likely start the year [...]
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JEFF DOWLER
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