Visitors are immediately struck by the breathtaking beauty of the signature white sandy beaches of Carlsbad and Oceanside, and the stunning mesa bluffs and rolling hills of Encinitas. From the museums and botanical gardens of Encinitas, to LEGOLAND and Village Street Faire in Carlsbad, to first-rate museums in Oceanside, the San Diego tourist will experience an inspired vacation. Botanical gardens and exciting animal parks featuring genuine safaris will round out your action-packed stay on San Diego's North Coast.
Avid recreation enthusiasts experience a diverse array of outdoor exploits and athletic events that surpass all expectations. Legendary surf conditions and enviable weather deliver optimal conditions for surfers and beach dwellers. Sports aficionados will find ample tennis courts, bike paths that cut along beautiful scenery, and ample aquatic adventures from kayaking and jet skiing to boat tours and fishing. Renowned golf courses can be found in both Carlsbad and Oceanside. From water adventures to inland games, San Diego's North Coast offers a complete recreation package.
Belly Up 143 South Cedros Ave—The internationally acclaimed Belly Up Tavern has a long history of bringing great live music to the area and has been continually voted San Diego's best live music venue.
www.bellyup.com 858-481-8140 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Carlsbad Golf Center 2711 Haymar Dr—Lighted range & practice center, fully-stocked pro shop, men's & women's clubs, shoes, apparel & accessories. Friendly, knowledgeable PGA & LPGA professionals. SHOP ONLINE. Event calendar, directions, hours & more.
www.thecarlsbadgolfcenter.com 760-720-4653 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Carlsbad Paddle Sports 2002 S Coast Hwy 101—KAYAK SALES, RENTALS & INSTRUCTION for all ages and skill levels. Sit-on-top sea and surf kayaks, waveskis, kayak rentals. Store hours: M-Sa 10am-6pm, and Su 11am-5pm.
www.carlsbadpaddle.com 760-434-8686 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Carlsbad Village Theatre 2808 State St—Home of "Love Crazy," the romantic comedy that attempts to explain the difference between men and women. LOVE has never been this funny! Historic theater featuring family friendly entertainment.760-434-5922 COAL Art Gallery 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Ste 101—Carlsbad Oceanside Artists League, an artist co-op displaying all forms of art. Creations in oil, watercolor, pastels, multimedia, sculpture, photography, graphic and digital art. The gallery offers 12 juried shows per year. Open W-Su.www.coalartgallery.com 760-434-8497 Free Flight 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd—A cool tropical hideaway where visitors can leisurely view and handle a large variety of parrots and enjoy our Koi pond. Boarding-Breeding-Sales. Groups welcome.www.freeflightbirds.com 858-481-3148 Front Porch Gallery 2903 Carlsbad Blvd—A non-profit, community resource dedicated to creating vibrant, vital communities through art. The gallery collaborates with individual artists and innovative organizations to produce unique exhibits. Funded and supported by visionary grants.www.frontporchgallery.org 760-795-6120 Lynn Forbes Gallery 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Ste 102—Anyone can learn to sculpt... whether in a ten-week course or a 1 or 3 day... or even 3 hour 'Make a Face' class. Create a masterpiece and take home a memory that lasts a lifetime. Taught by a leading sculptor.
www.sculptureschool.net 949-444-1926 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Mainstreet Oceanside Foundation / Sunset Market 214 N Coast Hwy 101—The Oceanside Sunset Market, a weekly gathering by the pier, is Thursday evenings 5:00pm to 9:00pm starting in mid-summer.
www.msoceanside.com 760-754-4512 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Museum of Making Music 5790 Armada Dr—The Museum presents a nostalgic journey through a century of American popular music and instrument innovations. Featuring over 450 vintage artifacts, multimedia samples, and a hands-on, interactive area.www.museumofmakingmusic.org 760-438-5996 New Village Arts Theatre 2787 B State St—Award winning, professional, live theater in the heart of Carlsbad's Village, known for outstanding ensemble work and intensely thrilling productions. Also producing Free Shakespeare in the Park in August.
www.newvillagearts.org 760-433-3245 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Sculpture by the Sea Corner of 101 and Pine Ave—2 Sundays monthly—Anyone can have fun learning to sculpt from a leading sculptor. Breathtaking views of waves crashing below, as passersby can watch a demo or join in. Free.www.sculptureschool.net 949-444-1926
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