Carlsbad, California

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Located just 45-minutes north of San Diego, Carlsbad embodies the SoCal lifestyle more than any town along the iconic coastline of California. With seven miles of pristine beaches paired with renowned surf breaks, endless hiking trails, iconic Flower Fields, championship-caliber golf courses, pickleball courts and more, Carlsbad serves as the ultimate Californian escape that invites travelers on a journey between relaxation and play. For families, Carlsbad offers LEGOLAND® California Resort, Museum of Making Music, Agua Hedionda Discovery Campus and more, for the perfect edu-vacation experience. Foodies can enjoy the Carlsbad Food Tours to learn more about the destination as an acclaimed culinary and brewery destination, including a Michelin-star restaurant. For wellbeing gurus, in addition to a wide variety of outdoor experiences, Carlsbad offers a myriad of award-winning resorts and hotels that boast luxury spa programs. When you are in Carlsbad, simply put…it’s all good.

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