La Costa, California is an upscale residential resort community located on the southern edge
of the city of Carlsbad. La Costa offers the best of southern California living and
is nestled between the Batiquitos Lagoon, Buena Vista Lagoon, Hedionda Lagoon, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
Tour Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Carlsbad Ranch is a historic agricultural area renowned for its ongoing production
of commercial grade ranunculas and strawberries.
Carlsbad Beaches & Lagoons
Major Lagoons: Agua Hedionda, Buena Vista & Batiquitos
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking.
The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer. There area also
three major wetland habitats. At least 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and
reptiles live in and around the lagoon, and many more birds visit during spring and fall migrations.
Beside regular Boat and WaveRunner rentals, local facilities manage a youth summer camp operation
with many exciting activities including surf instruction, wakeboarding, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking,
peddleboating, waverunners, oceanography, beach games.
Quail Botanical Gardens
The only botanical garden in San Diego County, this park has one of the world's most
diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60 foot
waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo.
Surrounding chaparral area serves as a natural bird refuge. San Diego visitors and residents are invited to
experience this spectacular collection of flora. Tours, nature walks, lectures,
landscape advice and instructional programs are offered.

More La Costa Attractions
North Coast Attractions
- Have fun a local theme park, museum, famous landmark, garden, or wilderness area.
North Coast Nightlife Adventures
- La Costa cinema, theater, art gallery and other performing arts.
Museum of Making Music -
Exhibits date back to 1890 to trace this history of innovations in
popular music. Over rare 450 musical instruments on display in a 6,500 sq. ft.
exhibit space divided into five major themes.
Biplace, Air Combat and Warbird Adventures -
Palomar Airport Barnstorming airplace rides - Try the Top Dog Air Combat or Warbird Loops and Rolls.
K1 Speedway -
Largest gokart racing facility on the west coast.
The Forum at Carlsbad - La Costa
This lifestyle specialty retail project in the La Costa neighborhood features a tree lined main street through the
project creating a pedestrian friendly environment. Over 265,000 square feet of popular fashion retailers, home furnishings,
restaurants and community services. Highlights include Buca di Beppa, Borders Bookstore and East of Bali.
La Costa Beaches & Lagoons
Major Lagoons: Agua Hedionda, Buena Vista & Batiquitos
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking.
The large bluff-top campground is very popular, especially in summer. There area also
three major wetland habitats. At least 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and
reptiles live in and around the lagoon, and many more birds visit during spring and fall migrations.
Beside regular Boat and WaveRunner rentals, local facilities manage a youth summer camp operation
with many exciting activities including surf instruction, wakeboarding, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking,
peddleboating, waverunners, oceanography, beach games.
Quail Botanical Gardens
The only botanical garden in San Diego County, this park has one of the world's most
diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60 foot
waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo.
Surrounding chaparral area serves as a natural bird refuge. San Diego visitors and residents are invited to
experience this spectacular collection of flora. Tours, nature walks, lectures,
landscape advice and instructional programs are offered.
Car Country Carlsbad
Car Country Carlsbad Several new and used car dealerships located parallel to I-5 Freeway between Poinsettia Lane and Cannon Road.
Dodge, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Chevrolet, Hummer, Volvo, Hyundai, Toyota, Lincoln, Mercury, Buick, Lexus, and Ford Dealerships.
Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
With 90 stores you can find impressive savings at Banana Republic, Barneys New York,
Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Crate & Barrel and many more.