CARLSBAD VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Carlsbad |
| Situated 35 miles north of San Diego and surrounded by mountains, lagoons and the Pacific Ocean, the City of Carlsbad is a thriving vacation rental community that is ideal for a family vacation or a quick weekend getaway. |
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Carlsbad Vacation Rental Information |
| Carlsbad is known for its beautiful beaches, quaint downtown Village and terrific shopping and a vacation home in this gorgeous town lets you enjoy all its myriad attractions. Its location on the coast enhances its scenic beauty and you can make most of the beautiful surroundings by opting from a range of vacation homes that are either on the beach or facing the ocean. Typically |
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| available are Carlsbad beachfront cottages, condos or ocean facing homes, duplexes, town homes and villas with rooms that can range anywhere between 2 to 5 bedrooms. Condos, duplexes and homes usually have about 2 to 4 bedrooms with 1 to 4 baths and sleeps to 10 people. On a similar scale Town homes and large villas are another option, especially if you are planning a family get together as they usually accommodate up to 14 people. These properties come equipped with a range of amenities such as air conditioning, cable TV, wireless internet, DVD/VCD players, gas grills and parking facility. Some of these properties also have Jacuzzis and swimming pools. And best of all, most of them are located a couple of minutes walk away from the beach. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Carlsbad |
| When booking your vacation home in Carlsbad, you may be required to make an advance payment of 50% at time of booking. A cleaning fee and a security deposit may be charged by some of the vacation rentals. The rates are cheaper during the off-season which extends from January till May for most of the properties. Daily/Weekly/Monthly rates are available; however, some of the properties have a stipulated minimum period of stay. Corporate rates against bulk bookings may also be availed of and these will be lower than the regular rents. The cancellation procedure may vary and you would need to check with the vacation rental owner. |
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Must See in Carlsbad |
No visit to Carlsbad is complete without a visit to the South Carlsbad State beach. This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. A walk on the sand, alongside the seawall, or on the sidewalk of Carlsbad Boulevard provides for breathtaking ocean views. The seawall starts one block south of Carlsbad Village Drive and continues south for nearly a mile to
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| Tamarack Avenue. An unusual, gentle way to see beautiful Carlsbad is from the open cockpit of Biplane & Air Combat Adventures vintage aero planes. Thrill seekers can try their aerial dogfights --you'll do most of the flying, but no license is required. |
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Sights and Attractions in Carlsbad |
| Carlsbad is also home to other beautiful sights such as the Flower Fields and the Carlsbad Beach. A special day trip may also be planned to LEGOLAND®, California.
• LEGOLAND®, California
• Carlsbad Village
• Flower Fields
• Mission San Luis Rey
• Museum of Making Music |
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Outdoor Recreation in Carlsbad |
| Beckoning you to explore and experience a world of exciting outdoor recreation are the shimmering shores and verdant woodlands of Carlsbad.
• Hiking
• Water Sports |
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Golfing in Carlsbad |
When it comes to Golf, Carlsbad is Southern California’s one of the best spots. The San Diego region is the ultimate in golf destinations and offers a course for every type of golfer. With a perfect year-around weather, its always tee time. The Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club has one of the finest 18-hole coastal layouts, which was designed by Arnold Palmer. The club includes a 32,000 square foot two-storey Spanish colonial club house with a complete golf shop. Another great course to practice your tees are the golf courses at La Costa Resort & Spa. Recognized as one of the Best of Golf Resorts by Links Magazine and host to PGA Tour events from more than 30 years, playing at La Costa is bound to provide you with a rewarding experience. |
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Carlsbad Fairs and Festivals |
Experience the local flavors and the true spirit of Carlsbad at the Carlsbad Village Faire that sees more than 80,000 visitors gathering together for the largest one-day street faire in the nation. The biggest and the grandest festivals, this elaborate street faire takes place on the first Sunday of May and November. This extraordinary gala features over 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, food center, farmer’s market and a huge section which is dedicated to children’s entertainment and fun. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Carlsbad |
Dining is never an issue at Carlsbad, which offers you a variety of cuisines ranging from sushi to steak, from haute cuisine to barbecue and burgers; you are sure not to go hungry in this beautiful town. For all time favorite fish and chips Al's ~ In The Village Café is just the place to go, which is known for its friendly service and excellent food. It’s open from 6:00 am to 2:30 p.m. daily and later on Friday. Catch a Belly Dancing show while you relish delicious Middle Eastern and Armenian cuisine at the Armenian Café.
Reminiscent of the Old World charm is Bellefluer Winery & Restaurant that combines Wine Country Fare with a vibrant blend of Californian and Mediterranean flavors.
The Tuscan-style restaurant with its 40-foot tower provides the "ultimate wine country experience."
For a fine dining experience, the BlueFire Grill at La Costa Resort & Spa is just the ideal place that features an array of exciting coastal delicacies and signature cocktails with melodious music playing at the background. Wine connoisseurs will surely appreciate the wine tasting tour that is carried out by Wine Street, Inc., which is North County San Diego’s premier wine shop. You can be a part of the wine tour which takes place every Friday night from 6 PM to 8 PM where you not only get to tastes different kinds of wine but also learn interesting facts about them. |
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Shopping in Carlsbad |
| Though not exactly a shopping Mecca, however shoppers will not be disappointed as there is much to be seen and bought. Visit Antique Junction where you can pick up an exquisite selection of ceramic and glass collectibles. If you have still not worn off your childhood fascination of collecting dolls, then a visit to the Doll Hospital of Carlsbad is not to be missed. In this tiny little shop you will be treated to miniature dolls hosting a tea party, vintage dolls including Raggedy Ann, Mickey Mouse and Ronald McDonald and handmade dolls. Backroads Antiques is another great place to pick antiques that represent country flair such as figurines, white picket fence segments, cups and dishes. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is Southern California premiere upscale outlet shopping, featuring over 80 well-known designers, manufacturers and specialty retailers. |
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Best Times to Visit Carlsbad |
| Spring is the best time to visit Carlsbad - the Flower fields are in bloom and the local attractions, beaches and theme parks are less crowded while the kids are still in school. |
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Time Zone for Carlsbad |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Carlsbad |
Carlsbad is about an hour’s drive south of Anaheim, a 40 minute drive north of downtown San Diego and within an hour’s drive of Riverside and the desert communities. Carlsbad’s McClellan Palomar Airport offers full schedule of daily commuter flights to and from LAX on United Express and to and from Phoenix and Las Vegas on America West. Interstate 5 links Carlsbad directly with San Diego to the South and Los Angeles to the North. Highway 78, the major east-west connection, runs from the coastline at the northern tip of Carlsbad to Blythe on the desert border of California and Arizona where it intersects Interstate 10. Amtrak has a station in Oceanside, a city adjoining Carlsbad to the north. It offers passengers a choice of regularly scheduled trains on the San Diego/Los Angeles Line. The Metrolink, a high-speed lightweight commuter train also uses the nearby Oceanside Transit Center. It provides travelers rail system service to and from Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside and North San Diego County.
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