Looking for something fun to do this weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? The Carlsbad Patch has put together a list of fun festivities from Carlsbad down to San Diego, click here to see what's going on!
Looking for Something to do This Weekend?
April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Check out EarthFair 2012! EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world and usually draws about 60,000 visitors. Click here to learn more.
Have You Tasted the Magical Wines at Witch Creek Winery?
April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wine and California are pretty much synonymous, and Carlsbad’s Witch Creek is one of the area’s leading producers. Founded in 1993, local oenophiles have been raving about the fine vintages they produce for several years now, and tastings are the best way to get acquainted with their products. Their lovely tasting room, located just a block from the beach in downtown Carlsbad, is an inviting place to relax and sip from some of the more unusual varietals the winery produces, which include tasty Nebbiolos, Agliancos, and Montepulcianos. Specializing mostly in reds, Witch Creek’s award-winning wines possess a lot of body and impress even serious wine snobs. Tasting fees are quite reasonable, at only five dollars for a flight. Regular visitors can join the Cellar Club, which offers discounts and more.
Witch Creek Winery
2906 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7499
www.witchcreekwinery.com
The Flower Fields: Breathtaking Blooms
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for one of the most idyllic experiences you’ll ever have in your life, take a stroll through the Flower Fields. From humble origins—a ranunculus and freesia farm founded by Frank Frazee in the 1920s—this fantastic open-air botanical masterpiece has evolved into an amazing tourist destination that draws visitors from all over the world. Frazee’s green thumb expanded the farm to a staggering number of acres, and it wasn’t long before people were coming to gawk at the rows of brightly-colored flowers stretching off to the horizon. In 1993, the fields were opened to visitors and now for a reasonable admission fee you can walk the rows, take a hayride, get lost in a gigantic sweet pea maze, and more. Make sure to bring your camera, as the views of the fields in bloom are truly breathtaking. And, of course, you can purchase some cut flowers or bulbs to take home if you like.
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 431-0352
www.theflowerfields.com
Are You an Avid Golfer?
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Be sure to check out Golf Fest, San Diego! This festival of all things golf is held at the Riverwalk Golf Club located in Mission Valley. There will be exhibitors, contests, free lessons from PGA pros, a beer garden, kids’ zone, and of course a ton of drawings and prizes! Click here for more information!
Looking for Locally Grown Fresh Produce?
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market is the place for you!
Located in the Village at 2930 Roosevelt Street between Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive this gathering of all things local takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from 1pm to 5pm rain or shine. With a large selection of California Certified fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers, jewelry, crafts and fashion you are sure to find what you’re looking for. Discover what the farmers’ market has to offer while supporting local farms and businesses!
Build and Play to Your Heart’s Content at Legoland
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Danish toy manufacturer LEGO has become an essential part of childhood with their little plastic bricks. And now you can experience LEGO on a grand scale at one of several Legoland theme parks all over the world. Carlsbad’s Legoland is 128 acres of fun for kids ages 2 through 12, with 50 rides and a wide variety of hands-on activities. Opened in 1999, the park is split into nine sections, including a water park. Some of the most popular attractions are the Fun Town driving schools, where kids can drive electric LEGO cars on a closed course, miniature dioramas of historic locations in the United States, and the “Splash Battle” in Pirate Shores. The grounds are immaculately kept and the sheer amount of stuff to do will satisfy any Legomaniac. Some complain that admission prices are too high ($63 for adults, $53 children), but you can’t do any of this stuff anywhere else.
Legoland
1 Legoland Dr
Carlsbad, CA
(760) 918-5346
california.legoland.com
Spring Season is Almost Upon Us!
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Celebrate the changing of the season by visiting Carlsbad’s very own Flower Fields which is opening on March 1st. With over 50 acres of beautiful foliage to admire one can easily make a day of it. Take the kids on a tractor ride, get lost in the Sweet Pea maze, and most of all relax in the beauty of it all. For more information and for pricing details click here!
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Grand Opening
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Want to enjoy dinner and a movie in the comfort of a reclining leather chair?
We have good news for you! February 10th, 2012 is the grand opening of the Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas located in the Von’s shopping center right around the corner. The first of its kind here in Carlsbad, this theater offers full service dining service in all auditoriums and also offers beverage service in select auditoriums. Be sure to check out all of the unique features of this new movie theater that is conveniently located only a few miles from Windsor at Aviara! To read more click here!
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Carlsbad Lagoons: Great Lakes for Recreation
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The city of Carlsbad, California, has a lot to recommend it. One of the most unique features is the Carlsbad Lagoons, three inland bodies of water that measure more than a thousand acres in total and include hiking trails, nature preserves, and water sports areas. Here’s a little bit about each lagoon. The Buena Vista Lagoon lies on the boundary of Carlsbad and Oceanside and boasts 350 acres of fresh water, set aside in 1969 as California’s first ecological preserve. Located on the Pacific Flyway, it’s an excellent spot for observing the twice-yearly bird migrations that pass through the area. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon is three inter-connected bodies of water that run beneath the I-5 freeway and is zoned for active use, including sailing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Finally, the Batiquitos Lagoon is the best for nature-lovers, offering a 1.3 mile hiking trail that offers views of the game sanctuary and bird estuary.
