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 »
Tag: 365 Things to Do in Carlsbad
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 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 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 »
DAY 5 – Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park
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… Read more »
DAY 4 – Dini’s by the Sea in Carlsbad Village
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… Read more »
DAY 3 – Ivanffy-Uhler Art Gallery (CLOSED)
THIS WAS A LOVELY GALLERY BUT SADLY IT HAS CLOSED!! If you are an art lover, as I am, a visit to the IVANFFY-UHLER GALLERY in the heart of Carlsbad… Read more »