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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What to do in Carlsbad


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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
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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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South Beach

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

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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.

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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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La Costa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Costa and surrounding area, you can visit La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

La Costa