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The SouthwestBlend.com guide to Carlsbad attractions, activities, entertainment, events and visitor information. |
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About Carlsbad In 1887, The Arizona Eastern Railway built the Carlsbad Depot. The Depot acted as a telegraph office, Post Office, Wells Fargo Express Office a general store. In 1905 it was purchased by the Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railroad and was used as a shipping point for locally grown fruit, vegetables and flowers. Upon its closure in 1960, the Depot was deeded to the city and it now serves as a Tourist Information Center. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Carlsbad borrowed it’s name from a popular spa in Bohemia (Czech Republic). In the 1880s a retired sea captain, John Frazier, struck mineral water when he was drilling for water at his homestead. Tests have proven the water to have some of the same mineral properties as the water in Karlsbad, Bohemia - thus the name. After 3 years, John sold his well to Gerhard Schutte who in turn established the California Land and Mineral Water Company. His spacious mansion, built in 1887, was later known as one of the Carlsbad Twin Inns. It is now Neimans Restaurant. The site of the original well is at the Alt Karlsbad Hanse House on Carlsbad Blvd. The city has grown from a population of 300 at the beginning of the 1900s to 73, 000 residents today.
Carlsbad is blessed with three picturesque lagoons, each with distinctive ecosystems. The lagoons are
tranquil and unspoiled, providing safe haven for a
wide variety of wildlife.The lagoons are ideal for nature walks and birding. The Batiquitos Lagoon is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the California coast. The three lagoons: Agua Hedionda, Buena Vista and Batiquitos offer the nature enthusiast bird watching, fishing and nature walks. Agua Hedionda’s inner lagoon, Snug Harbor Marina, is a year round recreation area with many water sports opportunities. For permits or information call (760) 602-7514. Legoland California is the only park of it’s kind in the United States. Created by a Danish toy maker, this 128 acre park is built to stimulate the imagination of children between the ages of 2-12. There are 6 play areas with attractions, family rides, restaurants, and opportunities to build and explore. Info: (760) 918-LEGO The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are located east of I-5 at Palomar Road - behind the Carlsbad Company Stores. This 50 acre attraction is world-renown for its colorful field of ranunculus and other flowers that bloom throughout March and April. Over the Holiday season look out for their slopes of red poinsettias. (760) 431-0352.The Museum of Making Music features exhibits with more than 450 vintage instruments and samples of some of the most memorable songs from over 100 years. It is located within the National Association of Music Merchants at 5790 Armada Dr. They are open from 10 am - 5 pm, Tues. - Sun. (877) 551-9967. At the Farmer’s Market enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers every Wednesday from 2 - 5 pm in the Roosevelt Street parking lot between Grand and Carlsbad Village Dr. Historic Magee House is open Fri. - Sun. from noon until 5pm. It is located at 258 Beech Street. There are many parks giving
families a chance to relax outdoors for a game of horseshoes or a picnic. Calavera
Park is at the top of the Calavera Hills in a neighborhood setting. It
has a gymnasium, activity room, and a fully equipped kitchen. There is
also a picnic area, tin-toy playground, basketball courts, lighted
ballfields and tennis courts. It is at 2997 Glasgow Dr., Tel: (760)
434-2923. Holiday Park is home of the annual Oktoberfest. There is
a splendid picnic area, horseshoe pits and a children’s area. It is
located at 1000 Chestnut Dr. Hosp Grove Park is south of Hwy. 78 at
2219 Jefferson - across from the Buena Vista Lagoon duckwatch viewing
area. There are picnic facilities, a children’s area, a hiking area and
it overlooks the Buena Vista Lagoon. Magee Park is a historical
park located at 200 Beech St., overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Situated on
2.5 acres, there is an enchanting rose garden, picnic tables, benches,
shuffleboards, barbecue and horseshoe pits.It is open Saturdays and
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Adjacent to the park is Heritage Hall, a 1926
vintage meeting hall. Poinsettia Park is located at Hidden Valley
Rd. at Camino de los Ondes. Stagecoach Park is a 28 acre community
park located in the hills of La Costa. The community center has a
gymnasium, activity room, multipurpose rooms, and fully equipped kitchen.
The outdoor amenities are lit and include ballfields, basketball courts,
tennis courts and a sand volley ball court. It is at 3420 Camino de los
Coches, (760) 434-2895.
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