Just a short drive from Los Angeles, is a place that offers a pandemic safe adventure for the entire family.

Carlsbad is home to some western history, amazing flowers and of course, foods you cannot miss.

Carillo Ranch
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Secluded in the heart of a magnificently landscaped 27-acre canyon, this historic park contains and protects romantic hand-crafted adobe buildings, antique windmills, a reflecting pool and many other historic structures where visitors can explore and experience California history.

The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92008

The nearly 50 acres of flowers are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year — from early March through early May — literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

Prager Brothers
5611 Palmer Way C
Carlsbad, CA 92010

Carlsbad born and raised, bread brothers Clinton and Louie Prager started “Prager Brothers,” a craft bakery specializing in high quality artisan breads. Their mission is to restore the time-honored tradition of artisan bread making.

Carlsbad Pipelines
2975 A Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Carlsbad Pipelines has all of your beach and skate needs! Come for their nearly 40 years of experience to get what you need to have a fun day in or out of the water!

Gelato Love
300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 104
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Gelato Love’s roots are in California, where innovative thinking and fresh minds translate ideas into projects and permeate creativity with love. A place where food is living a modern Renaissance in taste, ingredients and healthy choices to nurture pure happiness.

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