Carlsbad Village/Beach
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Location: Carlsbad, CA (map)

A long sandy beach, a seawall with a oceanfront walkway and long narrow park, and a town village within walking distance. Carlsbad Village hosts two street festivals each year.

BEACHES
Carlsbad State Beach (Tamarack Beach)
Miles of wide sandy beaches. Beautiful scenic drive along Hwy 101. Seawall oceanfront walkway with a long narrow park. There are no restaurants or shops along the beach. They're located in the village, just north of the beach.

SHOPPING/DINING
Carlsbad Village
Small town charm with tree lined streets and sidewalks, great for walking. Great getaway. Carlsbad Village Shopping District features boutique, antique, and gift stores, restaurants, cafes, quaint hotels, salons, art galleries, pubs, historic homes, and more, in Carlsbad, CA.

HOTELS
Carlsbad Hotels, Carlsbad Boutique Hotels, Carlsbad Beach Hotels
LEGOLAND hotel resorts. Quaint boutique hotels in Carlsbad Village. Several hotels within a block of the beach. One beachfront hotel.

EVENTS
Carlsbad Marathon and a Half
Mid January
Features 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses along the scenic coastlne, Health & Fitness Expo, several live bands and food.

Carlsbad Village Faire
Early May and Early November
Largest street fair in county with over 850 vendors, including arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, antiques, childrens rides, live music and international food court.

Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Parks
June - August
Summer concerts held at three parks on Friday evenings in Carlsbad.

Carlsbad Art in the Village
Early August
More than 200 arts and crafts vendors exhibit their wares on streets of Carlsbad Village. Food, live music.

Carlsbad Music Festival
September
A celebration of alternative classical music by world-class musicians.

Carlsbad ArtSplash
Late September
Features chalk art painting, vendors with original art, sculpture, live music and food.

Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest
Early October
Enjoy good German cuisine, polka dancing, live music, face painting, a giant pumpkin patch and antique fire engines.