What to do in Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Carlsbad Village

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If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

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South Beach

If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and North Ponto Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Poinsettia Park and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.

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Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Holiday Park.

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Barrio

Barrio might not have many top sights, but Carlsbad State Beach and Carlsbad Lagoon are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barrio

Day trip destinations from Carlsbad