Carlsbad has quite a reputation as an arts community, and the FRONT PORCH GALLERY is just one of the reasons. Located at the corner of Grand Avenue where it meets… Read more »
Category: 365 Things
DAY 35 – Take a Walk on the Oceanside Pier
The OCEANSIDE PIER is the longest wooden pier on the west coast (almost 2000 feet) and I highly recommend a walk on a beautiful day all the way to the… Read more »
DAY 34 – Climb Mt. Calavera
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… Read more »
DAY 33 – Hang out at The Forum in Carlsbad
No, we’re not talking about Rome and Caesar and all that sort of thing, but THE FORUM in South Carlsbad off El Camino Real. THE FORUM is an upscale shopping… Read more »
DAY 32 – Go Hiking in Hosp Grove Park in Carlsbad
There are lots of wonderful places to go walking or hiking in Carlsbad, and a particularly enjoyable one is HOSP GROVE PARK across the street from the Buena Vista Lagoon… Read more »
DAY 31 – Get Your Dessert On at Elizabethan Desserts in Encinitas
I am a dessert fan, big time. Chocolate in particular. ELIZABETHAN DESSERTS in Encinitas fits the bill perfectly. ELIZABETHAN DESSERTS is a bit of an anomaly, being located at Sunshine… Read more »
DAY 30 – Have a Drink and Appetizers on the Terrace at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
OKAY, I admit I really miss the Four Seasons in Aviara, but the TERRACE at the PARK HYATT AVIARA is still a great place to hang out in the late… Read more »
DAY 29 – Get Your Glasses and Jewelry Fixed at Hot Shots
HOTS SHOTS is a great place to know about in downtown Carlsbad Village. Need those special eyeglasses repaired, and quickly? You know those aggravating things that can;t be fixed with… Read more »
DAY 28 – Recycle at the Carlsbad Recycling Center
Do something good for the environment, and yourself, and take your recycling to the Carlsbad Recycling Center at the Department of Public Works facility off El Camino Real. We all… Read more »
DAY 27 – Buy Some Seafood at Fish House Vera Cruz – CLOSED 2017
FISH HOUSE VERA CRUZ, in my opinion, has one of the best seafood counters around. NOTE: I really liked this place – too bad it CLOSED IN 2017 (BUT THERE… Read more »
Carlsbad Village Faire is Sunday May 1, 2011
Don’t miss the the nation’s largest one day outdoor fair this weekend!! The CARLSBAD VILLAGE FAIRE is Sunday May 1 in the heart of Carlsbad Village from 8 until 5…. Read more »
DAY 26 – Brunch at Cafe Elysa
CAFE ELYSA, on the Coast Road across from the Carlsbad Inn, is a terrific place for brunch on the weekend, before or after a walk on the beach just a… Read more »