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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Carlsbad
California, United States · North America
About Carlsbad
Carlsbad is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Oceanside, 5km from LEGOLAND California.
Carlsbad is in California, United States, with about 110,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oceanside, about 5 km away.
Carlsbad by the Sea (CBTS) is a continuing-care retirement community in the city of Carlsbad, California. Its history traced back to the original mineral springs that was discovered in 1882, and was instrumental in the development of the city. The retirement community was begun in the original Carlsbad MineralRead more
Springs Hotel & Spa which was later demolished and replicated by the current structure. The history of CBTS was commemorated in 1998 by a historical marker at its Carlsbad site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Carlsbad?
Within an hour or so of Carlsbad: LEGOLAND California (5 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (34 km), SeaWorld San Diego (45 km), San Diego Zoo (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Carlsbad?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway, Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is in California, United States, about 5 km from Oceanside.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 114,746
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.1581, -117.3506
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Carlsbad
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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