Things to do in Carlsbad

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Legoland California featuring rides
Legoland California featuring a garden and rides
Legoland California showing rides as well as a small group of people
Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California which includes a park and rides

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Areas of Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Village

While visiting Carlsbad Village, you might make a stop by sights like Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

Carlsbad Village
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an easy 3 mile roundtrip trail along the lagoon that’s popular among the locals in Carlsbad. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the wetland. #LikeALocal

Aviara

While visiting Aviara, you might make a stop by sights like Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center.

Aviara
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North Beach

If you're spending some time in North Beach, Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach
Rocky shores.

South Beach

While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

South Beach
Creeping crevice.  December 2013 

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At Torrey Pines

Olde Carlsbad

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Carlsbad
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Barrio

Barrio might not have many top sights, but Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barrio