Carlsbad Attractions
San Diego County
Location and general comments
Although it bears no resemblance at all to the famous Bohemian spa of the same name (now Carlovy Vary), it must be explained that Carlsbad owes its name to mineral springs which are no longer used, but whose healing properties are every bit as good as those of Karlsbad. Established in 1889, Carlsbad has developed into one of the favorite water-sports resorts in southern California, where a lot of golf and tennis is also played. A new attraction in the form of a leisure park of miniature Lego brick buildings, similar to Legoland at Billund in Denmark, is planned for Carlsbad by the Danish toy company Lego World.
Location and general comments
Although it bears no resemblance at all to the famous Bohemian spa of the same name (now Carlovy Vary), it must be explained that Carlsbad owes its name to mineral springs which are no longer used, but whose healing properties are every bit as good as those of Karlsbad. Established in 1889, Carlsbad has developed into one of the favorite water-sports resorts in southern California, where a lot of golf and tennis is also played. A new attraction in the form of a leisure park of miniature Lego brick buildings, similar to Legoland at Billund in Denmark, is planned for Carlsbad by the Danish toy company Lego World.
Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve
The Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve is a wetlands preserve on the coast between Encinitas and Carlsbad. There are prehistoric sites here.
Children's Discovery Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS NOW CLOSED.
The Carlsbad Children's Museum offers hands-on learning experiences in science, history, the arts and environmental awareness. There is a castle, a kids marketplace, a train and a puppet theater.
The Carlsbad Children's Museum offers hands-on learning experiences in science, history, the arts and environmental awareness. There is a castle, a kids marketplace, a train and a puppet theater.
Parking
Free
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch feature a colorful display of 50 acres of Ranunculus during the blooming season of March and April. In May it is sunflowers when 20,000 of the colorful plants make a stunning display.
Hadley Fruit Orchards and Orchard Cafe
The Hadley Fruit Orchards and the Orchard Cafe is located just off Interstate 5 in Carlsbad. It offers fruits, honey, nuts and sandwiches to visitors. There is a shipping depot to send gifts home.
Legoland California
Legoland California in Carlsbad is a must see attraction for anyone interested in what can be done with the tiny plastic blocks. This 128 acre park has 40 hands-on interactive exhibits and family rides. The 5,000 models were built with 20 million Lego bricks.
The 128-acre park has replicated notable architectural structures from New York City, New England, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and California. Many of the scenes are animated. Visitors can watch Lego bricks being manufactured.
All values are in United States Dollars
The 128-acre park has replicated notable architectural structures from New York City, New England, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and California. Many of the scenes are animated. Visitors can watch Lego bricks being manufactured.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Adult | $ 67.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 57.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 57.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Museum of Making Music
The Museum of Making Music is home to over 500 vintage instruments, hundreds of audio and video examples as well as an interactive area where visitors can play a variety of hands-on instruments. Exhibits feature a century of musical instrument innovations from the 1890s to present day.
All values are in United States Dollars
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
United States
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
United States
Phone 1 (760) 438-5996
Fax 1 (760) 438-8964
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Military discount | $ 5.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
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Smith-Shipley-Magee House
The Museum is housed in the Smith-Shipley-Magee House, a turn of the century home with furnishings from early settlers. It is surrounded by a variety of old fashioned gardens.
