Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad
Carlsbad is a coastal resort city located in the North County San Diego section of Southern California between the major cities of San Diego and Los Angeles.
Its coastal location with 7 miles of beaches, scenic beauty, low population density, thriving commercial sector, abundance of upscale housing, and high performing school districts make it a very attractive place to live.
The modern-day story of Carlsbad can be traced to the digging of wells in the late 19th century and the discovery that the drinking water from those wells possessed chemical characteristics very similar to a very famous European spa located in Carlsbad, Czech Republic. To capitalize on the find, a partnership named the Carlsbad Land and Mineral Water Company was founded.
Carlsbad experiences mild temperature throughout the year with annual rainfall of about 10 inches usually occurring between December and March.
The city is one of the first municipalities in California to draft ordinances protecting sensitive wildlife habitats. It has pledged to protect a specified amount of land within the city limits from development of any kind and spends significant funds to restore habitats destroyed by newer development projects.
Carlsbad offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, beach-going, golf, surfing, sailing, jet skiing, fishing, kayaking, swimming, boogie boarding, biking, birding, nature walks, tennis, hiking, whale watching and attractions.
Major attractions include:
- Legoland California and Sea Life Aquarium
- Army and Navy Academy
- Alt Karlsbad Mineral Water Spa
- K1 Speed
- Flower Fields of Carlsbad Ranch
- Carlsbad Beaches
- Carlsbad Skatepark
- Batiquitos Lagoon
- Buena Vista Lagoon
- Carlsbad Lagoon
- Carlsbad Historical Society
- Leo Carrillo Historic Park
- Museum of Making Music
- Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market
- The Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Ron-Ron’s Farmer’s Market
- New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad Village New Village Arts Theatre
- Historic Highway 101
Major city events include: Carlsbad Marathon, Carlsbad 5000, Junior Carlsbad, Carlsbad Village Street Faire, Carlsbad Triathlon, Art in the Village, ArtSplash, Beach’n 101 Cruise, Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour, Oktoberfest, Jazz in the Park (seasonal) Shakespeare in the Park (seasonal).
Carlsbad Retirement Community: Carlsbad By The Sea
Carlsbad By The Sea is a beautiful, beachside resort retirement community with the Pacific Ocean as its backyard and the quaint Carlsbad Village its doorstep. Here, you live a life filled with vitality and peace of mind.
Once a famous seaside resort, it replicates the unique mission-style architecture of the original 1929 structure and continues the long tradition of resort-style living with emphasis on health and wellness.
Carlsbad By The Sea is a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care. 24-hour professional nursing, rehabilitative therapies like physical, occupational and speech therapy, specialized restorative nursing programs and wound care are also offered.
Carlsbad By The Sea is a member of Front Porch Communities. Supported by California Lutheran Homes and Community Services for almost 50 years, Carlsbad By The Sea mixes the modern amenities of today with the traditions of the past.
For more information visit their website at www.carlsbadbythesea.org or contact them at 800-255-1556.
