Carlsbad Beach Vacation Home Rentals
Stay in luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the lakeshore. Many feature a piece of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

North County Singles
Meet attractive singles at exciting festivals. Local nightlife discovery tour.

Taste of Carlsbad
MainTour Restaurant Dining Guide -
Save $ on Discount Dinner Certificates to a wide variety of the best local restaurants and entertainment.

Adventure Tip: Sunset at the Beach
Carsbad Beach is a popular romantic setting for a sunset adventure along the beach. Afterwards you can easily stroll over to Carlsbad Village and enjoy a luxurious meal at one of several fine restaurants here, enjoy live entertainment and visit local shops and art galleries.

Carlsbad City Services
City of Carlsbad - Official Site
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce - Business Services
Carlsbad Connect - Community Events
Visit Carlsbad - Convention and Visitors Bureau

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.

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San Diego Marathon - Carlsbad CA [JAN]
Very popular as one of the flatest and fastest of marathons as follows the scenic Coast Highway along the Pacific Ocean. Events include marathon, half-marathon and fitness expo. This course usually features ideal race conditions.

Carlsbad 5000 - Carlsbad Village [MAR/APR]
World's fastest 5K Course is very flat and follows the Carlsbad beachfront. Features 16 world records, party by the sea, large prize purse, refreshments, weekend health and fitness expo.

Carlsbad Art Splash - Carlsbad Ranch [SEP]
Unbelievable Chalk Art Street Paintings with dozens of talented artists from Southern California. Showcased will be dozens of experienced street painters, who will over the course of the two day event, create spectacular masterpieces of chalk art and color on Armada Drive.

More La Costa Special Events
North County Festival Adventure - Watch for the next local holiday parade, festival, carnival, fair, exposition, tournament or party.
Carlsbad Annual Triathlon and Seaside Celebration [JUL] is held end of July.
Carlsbad Jazz-in-the-Parks - - held friday evenings in July and August (free).

So Calif Sports Central MainTour's Premier Sports Ticket Exchange 24/7 Online Ticket Services Championship Matches Tickets & Schedule Youth Sports Vacation Camps California Sports Hall of Fame

Tour Key Largo Florida
Vacation paradise and Dive Capital of the World. The first and longest of the Florida Keys, Key Largo's main feature here is the Florida Reef at John Pennecamp State Park, a preserve of living coral reef, probably one of the most colorful in the world. Excellent location for snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours.

Aviara Golf Club - La Costa
One of the finest golf facilities available in Southern California - Aviara's memorable 18-hole coastal layout was designed by Arnold Palmer. The 7,007-yard, par-72 course is sculpted around the natural topography, with water hazards positioned as visual extensions of the lagoon. The club includes a 32,000 square foot (3,000-square-metre) two-story Spanish colonial clubhouse with a complete golf shop. Also see the year round, the Academy offers their 2 and 3 days schools, short game schools, playing schools and private lessons in all aspects and levels of the game.

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course
Rancho Carlsbad, one of the finest manufactured home communities in California, is a 504-space property with a 18-hole golf course.

La Costa Golf Course
Golf on the two challenging 18-hole championship courses. Practice facilities include driving range and practice bunkers. La Costa is currently the host of the World Golf Championships.

Carlsbad Golf Center
CGC proudly serves as the practice home of aspiring professional golfers and several local high school teams.

The Crossing at Carlsbad [Open Summer 2007 ?]
Coming Soon - Carlsbad's long awaited public community golf course where construction is more than halfway done. The City of Carlsbad is finishing construction of its long-awaited public 18-hole golf course. Half of the 400-acre course will be preserved for habitat and will help tie together more than 1,000 acres of open space in the central part of the city.

More La Costa Sports
Golf, tennis, soccer, aquatics, gymnastics and more.
North County Sport Adventure - Tickets and league schedule info for regional professional and amateur sports including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing and more.
North County Golf Adventure - La Costa Golf Course and Tournament information.
North County Recreation Adventure - La Costa outdoor recreational activities including biking, boating, fishing, camping and hiking trails.

La Costa Swim Complex
3401 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA 92008; (760) 602-4685;

San Diego Sheraton - Online Directory
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La Costa Youth Sports
Local sports programs including youth and adult leagues in soccer, baseball little league and travel teams, pop warner football and cheer, volleyball, basketball, golf, hockey and much more.

La Costa Youth Groups
Young people can discover their talents and have fun through participation in local performing arts, sports, dance and ballet groups. Learn more about self-improvement opportunities with local boys and girls clubs, YMCA facilities, boy scout troops and more.

Magdalena Ecke YMCA - Encinitas CA
Youth and Adult Sports and Recreation Programs. Including youth, teen and adult programs for sports, fitness, performing arts, creative arts. Adventure clubs and trails programs, gymnastics and cheer, martial arts, playground, skate park.

La Costa Schools
La Costa Canyon High School - LCC Mavericks - SDUHSD Public High School - Curriculum, calendar, sports, marching band and more.

There are lots of business and employment opportunities available in this region at the many area hotels, schools, industrial enterprises, and tourism theme parks.

Tour Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Carlsbad Ranch is a historic agricultural area renowned for being the world leading production center of commercial grade ranunculas. Floral cultivation in Carlsbad was started in 1923 by Luther Gage and Frank Frazee. Nearby fields produce upto 90 percent of the world's flowering poinsettia plants. Another huge agricultural product here is strawberries.

Flower Capital of the World - Encinitas CA
Encinitas is famous as the "Flower Capital of the World" and is home to an extensive collection of fine nurseries and gardens. Several of these wholesalers and retailers will ship fresh cut flowers to any destination in the world. This industry started with the poinsettias of Paul Ecke Ranch and has since grown to include many horticulture greenhouse operations.

Carlsbad Ranch Golf Business
"Golf Manufacturing Capitol of the World"
Noteworthy distinction that Carlsbad has earned by hosting the headquarters offices of the following distinquished golf equipment manufacturing firms including Callaway, Taylor Made, Top Flite and Sonartec.

MainTour Vacation Cruise Central
Planning your next getaway? Whether you are looking for a last-minute three-day cruise to the Bahamas or a 21-day cruise through the Orient several months from now, we can help with savings of up to 70%!

San Diego Hampton Inn - Online Directory
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Complete listing of all 24 San Diego County Hampton Inns!
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La Costa City Services
City of Carlsbad - Official Site
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce - Business Services
Carlsbad Connect - Community Events

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas CA
located along the coast of San Diego's North County, joined the Scripps system in 1978. The hospital has 140 acute-care licensed beds and more than 700 employees. Scripps Encinitas offers a full range of clinical and surgical services including 24-hour emergency services, intensive care, cancer/oncology, nuclear medicine, radiology, orthopedics, neurology, urology, ophthalmology and an ambulatory surgery center. Specialty services and programs based on the campus include the Scripps Rehabilitation Center, Spine Program, Leichtag Family Birth Pavilion, cancer services, outpatient imaging center and kidney dialysis.

La Costa Glen - Retirement Community
Spacious floor plans, tree-lined campus, fine dining; all secured in a guard-gated community surrounded by 200 acres of permanently dedicated open space.

Red Roof Inn
Carlsbad Beach
Located one block from South Carlsbad Beach and includes large outdoor pool.

Four Seasons Resort Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad, California, U.S.A. 92009;
The resort’s Spanish Colonial architecture is designed to harmonize with the surrounding landscape. Each of the unusually spacious guest rooms and suites includes a furnished balcony or terrace, where guests can enjoy Aviara’s natural beauty. The Four Seasons Resort Aviara has 329 rooms, meeting facilities for banquets and events, 24-hour concierge, valet parking. Popular venue for hosting weddings and private parties.



Four Seasons Resort Aviara
1000-acre plus upscale planned resort community located on the hills overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon. The area is bordered by wild chaparral and eucalyptus trees.
Spa at Aviara - A European-style spa retreat equipped with indoor and outdoor private treatment rooms, an indoor solarium lounge area, whirlpools, saunas, and steam rooms.
Mirabella At Aviara - Carlsbad’s only master planned apartment community in prestigious Aviara.

Aviara Golf Club
7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad, California, U.S.A. 92009; (760) 603-6800; Club Website;
One of the finest golf facilities available in Southern California - Aviara's memorable 18-hole coastal layout was designed by Arnold Palmer. The 7,007-yard, par-72 course is sculpted around the natural topography, with water hazards positioned as visual extensions of the lagoon. The club includes a 32,000 square foot (3,000-square-metre) two-story Spanish colonial clubhouse with a complete golf shop.
Aviara Golf Academy - Year round, the Academy offers their 2 and 3 days schools, short game schools, playing schools and private lessons in all aspects and levels of the game.

Dining Adventures at Aviara
Argyle Restaurant - Located in the golf clubhouse overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon and Golf Course. (760) 603-6908.
California Bistro - Restaurant with alfresco terraces overlooking golf fairways, California casual dining adventure.
Vivace - Contemporary Italian Restuarant with specialty pizzas, etc.

Southern California Tennis Adventure
MainTour special feature covering premier tennis resort venues and tournaments. Special vacation packages, schools, training, league play and more. Get sporting event tickets online.

Tour La Jolla
This scenic resort community is located on the coast north of San Diego It is an exciting mixture of sea caves, tide pools and wide beachfronts. Look for the famous La Jolla Cove which recently has become a popular retreat for California Sea Lions and other marine life. With its striking Mediterranean influence La Jolla has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful vacation destinations imaginable.

La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009;
La Costa Resort and Spa is one of the most famous and luxurious resorts in the world. - AAA Four Diamond Award Recipient

One of the world's pre-eminent spa, golf and tennis resorts. Nestled on 400 rolling acres between the Pacific Ocean and the foothills. The award-winning resort comprises 479 luxurious rooms, suites and executive homes, heated swimming pools and jogging paths.

La Costa Golf Course
Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760-438-9111; Course Weblink;
Golf on the two challenging 18-hole championship courses. Practice facilities include driving range and practice bunkers.
Accenture Match Play Championship [FEB] - La Costa is currently the host of the World Golf Championships -

• La Costa Golf School - Roger Fredericks School Of Golf

  Tennis Adventures at La Costa
  La Costa Tennis Club offers 19 courts featuring clay and hard courts surfaces, with seven courts lit for evening play. Watch for the championship atmosphere of Center Court, with stadium seating for 1,000.
  Acura Tennis Classic [Mid-Summer] - tennis tournament held at the beautiful La Costa Resort and Spa - this is one of the premier events on the professional women's tennis tour.
  West Coast Tennis Academy - at La Costa Resort & Spa

  Dining Adventures at La Costa
  Ristorante Figaro - Innovative Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
  Pisces - Gourmet Seafood restaurant
  Brasserie La Costa - Indoor cafe and outdoor garden terrace restaurant with casual dining and Sunday brunch.