Carlsbad’s MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC is a treat for music lovers, and those who simply enjoy music, no matter what style. The history of music and musical instruments is beautifully… Read more »
Category: 365 Things
DAY 16 – A Walk Through the Carlsbad Sculpture Garden
It will only take you a few minutes of time, but it may bring a smile to your face, at least if you enjoy sculpture. The CARLSBAD SCULPTURE GARDEN is… Read more »
DAY 15 – Take a Walk Along the Batiquitos Lagoon in South Carlsbad
The BATIQUITOS LAGOON in South Carlsbad is a real treasure, and we are indeed fortunate that it has been preserved for all to enjoy. There are miles of walking/hiking trails… Read more »
DAY 14 – Need Mineral Water? A Massage? Visit Alt Karlsbad in Carlsbad Village
In 1882 John Frazier, a sea captain, was digging a well on his farm near the ocean (which is, today, much of the downtown Carlsbad Village area) and discovered the… Read more »
DAY 13 – The Carlsbad Farmer’s Market
NOTE: Since I wrote this the Carlsbad Farmer’s Market has consolidated to just 1 day, Wednesday, on State Street between Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive. This should really be… Read more »
DAY 12 – Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad
A visit to the European delicatessen, TIP TOP MEATS, in Carlsbad will amaze you. TIP TOP MEATS has been around since 1967, and offers a wonderful array of packaged products… Read more »
DAY 11 – Get Juiced at the Fountain of Youth Juice Bar in Encinitas CA
The health benefits of raw vegetable juices are well known, and the FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH JUICE BAR is the BEST place around to get ’em. The FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH JUICE… Read more »
DAY 10 – Watch the Sun Set Over the Ocean
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… Read more »
DAY 9 – The Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad City-Owned Gallery
Carlsbad has a fine, and growing reputation as an art community, and the city-owned CANNON ART GALLERY is one very good reason for that reputation. The CANNON ART GALLERY is… Read more »
DAY 8 – Firefly Grill and Wine Bar in Encinitas – CLOSED
THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED!! The FIREFLY GRILL AND WINE BAR is in the heart of the El Camino Real shopping corridor, just a couple miles south of the Carlsbad line…. Read more »
DAY 7 – The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
THE FLOWER FIELDS will soon be open – March 1st this year – with acres and acres of colorful flowers on the hills overlooking the ocean near the Carlsbad Premium… Read more »
DAY 6 – Le Passage French Bistro CLOSED
SORRY BUT LE PASSAGE HAS CLOSED If you are a fan of dining à la Française, or even if you haven’t a clue, LE PASSAGE FRENCH BISTRO in downtown Carlsbad… Read more »