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There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or... more » There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or strip malls, but shoppers should not despair - a designer outlet complex is within reach. The small-town, relaxed environment here fits nicely with the fields of colorful flowers and the mountain and ocean vistas. But kids need something too, and Legoland, targeted to kids 12 and under, offers a whole world of lego-constructed animals and every other design imaginable, in addition to rides and shows. « less
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Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa

Jul 19, 2008

This new resort hotel, within shouting distance of Legoland, is a nice facility with fine amenities. However, I'm sure there are less expensive options in the immediate area. We found the daily...more

Beach Terrace Inn

4 of 5 stars
San Ramon, CA
Jul 18, 2008

We found this place last year around the same time and really enjoyed our stay. This was our second year there and would love to go back! Most of the people staying were families that have been back...more

Courtyard San Diego Carlsbad

3 of 5 stars
Buffalo, New York
Jul 18, 2008

Courtyard is hard to see from Palomar Airport Parkway (main road from I-5) and drove by it the first time. Had to turn-around get to the entrance. The hotel is by itself with no restaurants within...more

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