Carlsbad, like many other coastal towns in the San Diego area offers much in the way of outdoor living. Of course you have wonderful beaches to enjoy year-round - surfing, sun bathing, swimming, fishing, kite flying, dining, watching the sun set, and more. And of course there is lots of camping available at South Carlsbad State Beach. Most homes are oriented toward an outdoor lifestyle, and a merging of the inside and outdoors. Outdoor kitchens are getting far more popular and elaborate - some properties offer as much in the way of cooking and dining outdoors as they do inside, including large-screen TVs. And many homes also have pools or at least spas and hot tubs. Love to Golf? You can enjoy golfing at La Costa Spa and Resort in the La Costa area of South Carlsbad, or at the Four Seasons Aviara. The newest Carlsbad golf course, The Crossings at Carlsbad, opens in August.
Are you a music lover? Well, we have that outdoors too. Carlsbad offers a 10-concert series in the summer called TGIF Jazz in the Parks (this post is about lots of things to do in Carlsbad). These free concerts are held in 4 of Carlsbad's finest public parks (lots of those too) on successive Fridays (in 2007, they started June 22). Music offerings include jazz, blues, latin, swing and more. The bands are usually excellent and people come for miles to enjoy the music while dining al fresco on whatever they choose to bring to enjoy. TheFour Seasons Aviara in the Aviara area of Carlsbad also offers a 4-concert jazz series, now in its 10th year with performers such as Rick Braun and Richard Elliott. In neighboring Encinitas there are free concerts on the beach at Moonlight Beachat the junction of Encinitas Boulevard and the Coastal highway (Route 101).
How about art? Yep, got it too, in spades. Carlsbad has a terrific 2-day festival coming up called ArtSplash to benefit art programs in the local schools. The festival also includes The Taste of Carlsbad with wonderful offerings from area restaurants. There are also two huge outdoor art fairs held in Carlsbad each year with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees. Leucadia, a funky, eclectic seaside community in next door Encinitas will be having its 3rd Art Walk on August 26th. Rancho Santa Fe also has a wonderful outdoor art fair in September with a large representation by area artisans and artists. Are you a car lover? Then don't miss the 4 Rods and Woodies Classic Car Shows on the 3rd Thursday of the summer months (June to September) in Encinitas. You can enjoy shopping at local merchants, food and entertainment as well while admiring a great collection of car classics. This is a Don't Miss for car lovers. Love dining outdoors? Well, there are a myriad of restaurants that offer outdoor dining in Carlsbad (this link is to a virtual tour with music) and other local communities. Need I say more? You may spend more time out of doors than in here in Carlsbad. Nothing wrong with that, right? |
Southern California is known for its outdoor lifestyle that residents and vacationers can enjoy year-round due to the fabulous weather (well, most of the time). In large part that is the reason for the number of folks who now live here, or are moving here despite the high cost of living.
Shopping is also an outdoor activity. All the local malls (e.g., The Forum, 
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Thanks, Ana. I love living here and keep finding more positive things to say.
Jeff