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Carlsbad Ranch

Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides.

Hosp Grove Park

Winding through a eucalyptus tree grove, this trail with elevations of 100 feet offers ocean vistas.

Calavera Park

This 21-acre park offers a community center, sports fields, covered picnic areas & a playground.

Carlsbad Sign

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Batiquitos Lagoon North Bluff Trail Windrose Circle Trailhead

La Costa Canyon Park

Stagecoach Park

28-acre town park offering a community center, playground & the ruins of a former stagecoach stop.

Pine Ave. Community Center

Harding Community Center

Hidden Canyon Park

Park with a playscape shaded by huge umbrellas, plus grassy open space & undeveloped land.

Carlsbad City Library

Carlsbad State Beach

Picturesque strip of sand known for its paved pedestrian path, volleyball nets & dolphin sightings.

Holiday Park

Relaxing spot with a gazebo, picnic areas & BBQ facilities, a horseshoe pit & a kids' play area.

Lake Calavera Hiking Trail

State Street Farmers Market

Magee Park

This 2.1-acre public park features a rose garden, gazebo & historic buildings, plus picnic spots.

DUPLO Playtown

Calavera Hills Community Center

Leo Carrillo Historic Park

19th-century hacienda in a secluded & meticulously landscaped park, home to numerous wild peacocks.