Carlsbad Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 5) to by-the-Sea Conveniently located on the north coast of San Diego County, Carlsbad is brimming with a multitude of sights and sounds ready for you to explore. The city’s unique blend of museums, art galleries, concerts, and attractions makes it a popular family vacation destination. he moment you arrive in Carlsbad you magically feel the rest of the world fading away. Is it the beach and the sound of the waves? Is it the gorgeous sunsets over the Pacific? Is it communing with Mother Nature? Or, is it truly enjoying the sound of your children laughing and having the best time of your life? Whether you’re on a family vacation or escaping with the one you love, Carlsbad appeals to all generations. Carlsbad is ideally located just 35 miles north of San Diego and offers irresistible sandy beaches, three unique lagoons, two luxurious resorts and more than two dozen fine hotels, outstanding shopping districts, world-class sporting events, the only LEGOLAND® theme park in the United States, and a hillside of blooming flowers heralding the coming of spring in one of the region’s most beloved seasonal events. Golfers can choose from over a dozen beautiful and challenging golf courses in and around the city. Carlsbad is also home to some pretty spectacular fairways including the legendary La Costa Resort and the remarkable Four Seasons Resort Aviara. Anchored by Callaway Golf and TaylorMade-adidas, Carlsbad is well-known as the golf manufacturing capital of the world with over two-dozen golf-related manufacturing industries in the city. Outdoor and fitness enthusiasts call Carlsbad a great destination to enjoy all year long with temperatures that average 58 degrees in January and 73 degrees in July, and an annual rainfall of only about 10 inches (between December and March.) Our visitors guide is designed to help you plan your visit to Carlsbad. The special sections introduce you to Carlsbad’s shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, outdoor activities, and a colorful city map. But the best part of any visit to Carlsbad is exploring on your own. W W W. V I S I T C A R L S B A D . C O M T GREG PETERSON 5 http://www.visitcarlsbad.com
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