{"id":3418,"date":"2022-11-14T00:40:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T00:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sandiegohumor.com\/uncategorized\/top-10-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T23:23:12","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Carlsbad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">If you&#8217;re looking for a California vacation that isn&#8217;t the craziness of LA or downtown San Diego, check out top things to do in Carlsbad! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Even as a San Diego local, Carlsbad might seem farther up the coast &#8211; but it&#8217;s the perfect place to enjoy a staycation. There are also plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carlsbadca.gov\/residents\/about-carlsbad\/getting-around\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transportation options<\/a> to get to this seaside town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CySM2kELWO_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:0; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CySM2kELWO_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CySM2kELWO_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by San Diego Humor (@sandiegohumor)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Is Carlsbad, CA worth visiting? From 7 miles of beautiful beaches to world-class shopping and dining, Carlsbad definitely has it all. Located in North County San Diego, the history of Carlsbad,&nbsp;is rich and colorful, from its founding by Spanish explorers in the 16th century to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here are our top 11 picks for things to do in Carlsbad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Visit_Legoland_California_Resort\" >Visit Legoland California Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Stroll_along_Carlsbad_State_Beach\" >Stroll along Carlsbad State Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Go_shopping_on_Carlsbad_Village_Drive\" >Go shopping on Carlsbad Village Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Get_Active_on_the_Beach\" >Get Active on the Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Visit_the_famous_Flower_Fields_at_Carlsbad_Ranch\" >Visit the famous Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Shop_till_you_drop_at_The_Forum_Carlsbad\" >Shop till you drop at The Forum Carlsbad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#State_Street_Farmers_Market_in_Carlsbad\" >State Street Farmers&#8217; Market in Carlsbad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Go_golfing_at_Omni_La_Costa_Resort_Spa\" >Go golfing at Omni La Costa Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Batiquitos_Lagoon_A_Coastal_Sanctuary_in_Carlsbad\" >Batiquitos Lagoon: A Coastal Sanctuary in Carlsbad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/top-things-to-do-in-carlsbad\/#Carlsbad_Merch_for_the_Village_People\" >Carlsbad Merch for the Village People<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Legoland_California_Resort\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Legoland California Resort<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Legoland always comes to mind when you are in North County San Diego. It&#8217;s one of the best theme parks in San Diego if you <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/best-things-to-do-in-san-diego-with-your-kids\/\">have kids under 12<\/a>. Without the absolute mayhem that is Disneyland, Legoland is less crowed and actually pretty cool to see at all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This theme park offers rides, shows, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/california\/things-to-do\/theme-park\/rides\/miniland-usa\/\">miniland USA<\/a>, and a water park all themed around Lego toys. If you&#8217;re visiting from out of town, don&#8217;t forget to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/california\/places-to-stay\/legoland-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lego-themed hotel<\/a> as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legoland-Carlsbad-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Legoland entrance that says WELCOME with Lego blocks\" class=\"wp-image-4628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legoland-Carlsbad-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legoland-Carlsbad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legoland-Carlsbad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legoland-Carlsbad.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_along_Carlsbad_State_Beach\"><\/span>Stroll along Carlsbad State Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">San Diego has some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/the-best-beaches-in-san-diego\/\">best beaches<\/a> in California. Also known as Tamarack Beach &#8211; Carlsbad State Beach is located right in the heart of downtown. t&#8217;s the best spot to spend your afternoon. It&#8217;s walking distance to Carlsbad Village and you can expect it to be less crowded the further south you go. Rent an <a href=\"https:\/\/carlsbadebikesandmore.com\/\">e-bike<\/a> and take the city by storm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pack your surfboard, beach towel, and sunscreen, and head down to Carlsbad State Beach for a day of sun, sand, and surf! You can go for a swim, take a walk on the shoreline trail, or enjoy an afternoon picnic with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Does Carlsbad have a boardwalk? Does the pope live in the Vatican? The Carlsbad boardwalk is 4-mile paved road runs along Tamarack Beach. It&#8217;s positioned higher up and closer to the road than other regular boardwalks making it a killer experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carslbad-State-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Carlsbad State Beach\" class=\"wp-image-4626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carslbad-State-Beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carslbad-State-Beach-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carslbad-State-Beach-768x675.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_shopping_on_Carlsbad_Village_Drive\"><\/span>Go shopping on Carlsbad Village Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Just a few minutes walk from Carlsbad State Beach, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carlsbad-village.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlsbad Village<\/a>, full of quaint boutiques, jewelry stores and antique shops. Shout out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heyflowerman.com\/\">Hey Flower Man<\/a> for beautiful bouquets and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.75degreesandfuzzy.com\/\">75\u00b0 &amp; Fuzzy<\/a> for our people&nbsp;that never feel too old for dress up. We&#8217;re telling you; Carlsbad is an underrated experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you&#8217;re planning a staycation check out things to do in Carlsbad with the city&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carlsbad-village.com\/events\">event guide<\/a>. It&#8217;s jam packed with holiday festivities, sip and paint nights, improv shows, music, and so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carlsbad-Village-Drive-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Carlsbad, photo of the entry way sign of Carlsbad during a sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-4621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carlsbad-Village-Drive-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carlsbad-Village-Drive-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carlsbad-Village-Drive-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carlsbad-Village-Drive-1536x800.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carlsbad-Village-Drive-2048x1067.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Active_on_the_Beach\"><\/span>Get Active on the Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Outside fitness is part of any San Diego experience (that&#8217;s why we live here), but especially in the Carlsbad culture. There are several surf schools located along the coastline that can teach you everything you need to know about surfing. You can also check out yoga on the beach. Great news for beginners &#8211; everyone here will fall on the uneven sand so it&#8217;s guaranteed to be embarrassment free. You should also grab your buddies and a volleyball and spend a couple hours in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9NUZ8Jvpz9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:0; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9NUZ8Jvpz9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; 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Clubs (@cvaclubs)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_famous_Flower_Fields_at_Carlsbad_Ranch\"><\/span>Visit the famous Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Probably the most Instagramable worth of things to do in Carlsbad are the Flower Feilds. The 50-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theflowerfields.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlsbad Ranch<\/a> features rows upon rows of colorful Ranunculus flowers in bloom from March through May. Take a wagon ride or stroll through the flowers and take in the stunning scenery. You can take a tour through the fields, and you&#8217;ll even get to meet the growers and learn about how they maintain these beautiful flowers. If your looking for things to do in Carlsbad in the Spring, this is a fun family activity that everyone will love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_flower_fields\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:0; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_flower_fields\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_flower_fields\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">The Flower Fields at Carlsbad<\/a> (@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_flower_fields\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">the_flower_fields<\/a>) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_till_you_drop_at_The_Forum_Carlsbad\"><\/span>Shop till you drop at The Forum Carlsbad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theforumcarlsbad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Forum Carlsbad<\/a> is a high end shopping center with over 100 shops and restaurants. With major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy&#8217;s, and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as smaller boutiques and specialty stores, you&#8217;ll look your best after an afternoon here. You can&#8217;t leave without enjoy some of San Diego&#8217;s best Mexican food and top notch courtyard seating at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casadebandini.com\/\">Casa De Bandini<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theforumcarlsbad\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:0; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theforumcarlsbad\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theforumcarlsbad\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">The Forum Carlsbad<\/a> (@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theforumcarlsbad\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">theforumcarlsbad<\/a>) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Street_Farmers_Market_in_Carlsbad\"><\/span>State Street Farmers&#8217; Market in Carlsbad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Venturing into the heart of Carlsbad on a Wednesday? If so, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carlsbad-village.com\/events\/farmers-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Street Farmers&#8217; Market<\/a> is an experience you shouldn&#8217;t miss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Check out the vibrant atmosphere of the State Street Farmers&#8217; Market in Carlsbad every Wednesday. The best of Carlsbad is out with fresh and artisanal offerings. Open from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm (spring\/summer hours), the market has fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, and honey. We are also going to holler at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brodinobrothco\/\">Brodino Broth Company<\/a> at the market for their organic superfood infused bone broth, scratch made soups. In addition to warming up with some amazing soup, we have you covered with more on <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/fall-in-san-diego\/?srsltid=AfmBOooRVBEOqzo1ByCG0ZI5SWNJpBhfzyoQbx11sVHh1sLgKkEOcpKB\">what to do in the Fall in San Diego.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We also love that (sorry Downtown) Carlsbad has ample parking available in this village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carlsbadfarmersmarket\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:0; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carlsbadfarmersmarket\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carlsbadfarmersmarket\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">Carlsbad Farmers Market<\/a> (@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carlsbadfarmersmarket\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">carlsbadfarmersmarket<\/a>) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_golfing_at_Omni_La_Costa_Resort_Spa\"><\/span>Go golfing at Omni La Costa Resort &amp; Spa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">San Diego is know for its <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/best-golf-courses-in-san-diego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top notch golf courses<\/a>.&nbsp;Golf enthusiasts from around the world come to play at the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/hotels\/san-diego-la-costa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omni resort and spa<\/a>. With two championship golf courses, you&#8217;ll get to perfect your swing while enjoying the stunning scenery of southern California. La Costa also offers a variety of dining options, so you can refuel after a long day on the course. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/omnilacosta\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">Omni La Costa Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> (@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/omnilacosta\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\">omnilacosta<\/a>) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Batiquitos_Lagoon_A_Coastal_Sanctuary_in_Carlsbad\"><\/span>Batiquitos Lagoon: A Coastal Sanctuary in Carlsbad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Discover the natural beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carlsbadca.gov\/residents\/about-carlsbad\/lagoons\/batiquitos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Batiquitos Lagoon<\/a>, a coastal wetland between southern Carlsbad and <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/things-to-do-in-encinitas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Encinitas<\/a>. Spanning 610 acres and surrounded by a vast 55,000-acre drainage basin, the lagoon stands as one of the last remaining tidal wetlands in southern California. Pretty fricken cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">At the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center you&#8217;ll find programs and guided walks. For our animal lovers, you&#8217;ll be obsessed with this habitat for their array of birds, insects, plants, fish, and mammals. Check out the 1.75-mile nature trail along the lagoon\u2019s north side. A place for the people, it offers a wheelchair and stroller-friendly pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Batiquitos-Lagoon-Carlsbad-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Batiquitos Lagoon Carlsbad during sunset\" class=\"wp-image-4612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Batiquitos-Lagoon-Carlsbad-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Batiquitos-Lagoon-Carlsbad-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Batiquitos-Lagoon-Carlsbad-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandiegohumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Batiquitos-Lagoon-Carlsbad-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carlsbad_Merch_for_the_Village_People\"><\/span>Carlsbad Merch for the Village People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Done exploring Carlsbad and need a souvenir that isn\u2019t a seashell or a $14 smoothie? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.sandiegohumor.com\/products\/carlsbad-t-shrt\">Carlsbad Champion Parody T-Shirt<\/a> lets everyone know where your heart is\u2014even when you\u2019re stuck inland. More styles available at <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.sandiegohumor.com\/collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shop.sandiegohumor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things to do in Carlsbad with community events, best beaches, must dine options, and everything to enjoy a weekend in the sun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"things to do in Carlsbad","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Top things to do in Carlsbad. 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