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During the summer months, tourists flock to the South Carlsbad State Beach campground, located on Carlsbad Blvd. In addition to the spectacular views, the campsite includes picnic tables, restroom facilities, and showers. Also, guests, with wireless laptops, can use the park's Wi-Fi service to surf the web. The campground is a popular destination for surfers so be sure to make campground reservations well in advance. The beach is a perfect ...

No visit to sunny Southern California is complete without a trip to the beach, and what better way is there to enjoy the sand and the surf than perching yourself atop a surfboard and riding the waves? I have to confess, I've lived in California my entire life and my surf experience is limited to the use of a boogie board, but I've always wanted to learn how to surf. ...

 If you have ever visited Carlsbad during the springtime, you may have noticed a bright patch of contrasting colors on the hills behind the Carlsbad Premium Outlets. These flowers comprise Carlsbad’s famous Flower Fields. Every year, from March 3-May 13th, the fields are open to the public for tours. Visitors will marvel at the display of bright-colored and fragrant blooms, and it is advised that you bring a camera to ...

Are you tired and stressed? Do you want to find a way to lift your spirits and alleviate those aches and pains? A visit to the Chopra Center may be the perfect answer. The resort offers spa services and yoga classes for a nominal fee. I discovered Yoga about a year ago, and it has changed my outlook on life. There were so many things that made yoga appealing to ...

Ruby’s Diner has a huge presence along the Southern California coastline. Locals have frequented the chain restaurant since the 1980s, and many agree that the main draw is Ruby’s line-up of scrumptious shakes and malts. The diner has 14 varieties of shakes to tempt the taste buds. Some of the more unusual varieties include Pineapple, Black Cherry, Mocha, and Black Forest. My personal favorite is the Chocolate-Banana shake which consists ...

The Carlsbad Premium Outlets are the perfect place to spend a leisurely day shopping and dining. The center has everything that a shopper could possibly desire from apparel to electronics to delicious food. The Flagship stores include: Polo Ralph Lauren, BCBG Max Azria, The Gap, the Banana Republic, and Barneys New York.  Women shoppers will be pleasantly surprised to learn that a Juicy Couture store was recently added to the ...

If you enjoy fresh seafood, like me, then Fish House Vera Cruz will not fail to please the palate. The restaurant offers a supplemental menu with fresh fish picks for the day. My personal favorites are the Opah fish, which is viewed by some as a “Good Luck Fish,” the California Troll King Salmon, and the Mako Shark. The fish arrives at the table grilled to perfection and topped with ...

Did you enjoy playing with Lego blocks as a child? Do you now have children of your own? You can revisit fond childhood memories, with your family, at the Legoland Theme Park in Carlsbad California. At Legoland, you can climb into a roller coaster car constructed of life-size Legos, become an honorary pirate at the newly opened Pirate Shores, and one can drive an electric car and earn a Legoland ...

Runners from throughout San Diego County will gather for the annual Carlsbad Marathon at the Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall January 19-21. For 14 years, San Diego residents have become involved in the marathon for a number of reasons. There are those individuals who thrive on competition, others who use the event to meet new people, and then there are the community members who want to cheer on friends/family members. ...

As the bathing suit season approaches, one begins to ask the question, "to wax or not to wax?" In Carlsbad, Genie Sutton, owner of the Beehive Waxing Salon, is the queen bee of the waxing set. Carlsbad residents swear by her "Itsy Bitsy Bikini Wax", a bargain at $38. The more daring waxaholic can opt for a Brazilian wax, but be sure to stock up on the salon's "No Scream Cream" ...