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There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or... more » There's something for everyone to enjoy in this balmy coastal city. Golfers are lured by the dozen or so courses, including the world-class Aviara Golf Club and the La Costa Resort and Spa. Over four miles of beautiful beach will captivate swimmers, surfers and sunbathers for hours. Bird-watchers and walkers can explore Carlsbad's three lagoons, where the Luiseno Indians made their homes for centuries. The immaculate buildings and tree-lined streets downtown are not marred by high-rises or strip malls, but shoppers should not despair - a designer outlet complex is within reach. The small-town, relaxed environment here fits nicely with the fields of colorful flowers and the mountain and ocean vistas. But kids need something too, and Legoland, targeted to kids 12 and under, offers a whole world of lego-constructed animals and every other design imaginable, in addition to rides and shows. « less
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Legoland California

4 of 5 stars
Bellevue, WA
Jul 24, 2008

My two sons ages 5 and 8 love Legoland. I would say as a parent that your kids should probably be under 10 years old to visit. The park is different then Disneyland and has a tough time with lines....more

King's Fish House

3 of 5 stars
Mount Vernon, WA
Jul 24, 2008

Good food, but way overpriced, crowded and noisy. more

Le Passage

Jul 23, 2008

This is without doubt the worst restaurant I have ever been to.Perhaps it has come under new ownership recently.The restaurant was empty ,which is always a bad sign,the wine was pretty bad,and the...more

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