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Take a look at some of the great things North San Diego County and Carlsbad have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.

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Carlsbad
  Bellefleur Restaurant - Carlsbad - Nestled in the popular Carlsbad Flower Fields. Bellefleur Restaurant is set against a fifty-acre sea of millions of brightly colored ranunculus overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
  Cafe Sevilla - Carlsbad - What is a Tapa? Tapas are authentic Spanish appetizers. Some examples are Tortilla Española, chicken croquettes and mini-paella. A few of these tasty little dishes can make a full meal. A full Tapas menu is available... (This one will make you hungry :)!
  Carlsbad Beaches - Onshore in the wet zone, you'll see plenty of beachcombers, kids making sand castles, frizbees, soccer, and on quiet days, fishermen. On dry sand you'll see volleyball, horseshoes, picnicing, and sunbathing.
  Carlsbad Caverns - Sorry! Carlsbad, California, is NOT the one with the caverns. The caverns are located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, near Carlsbad, New Mexico. Our Chamber gets calls from people wanting to know about the Caverns. When we told one caller that the caverns were in New Mexico, she asked, "When did they move them?"
  Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce - Founded during the land boom of 1880s, Carlsbad was named for a Bohemian spa whose waters were found to be identical to those in a local mineral well. Later known as the Avocado Capital of the World, the area was for years an agricultural community of "gracious houses and small farms." Carlsbad has benefited from a far-sighted city government that always planned for a grand future.
  Carlsbad Company Stores - Shopping never looked this good. We have the best names in designer fashions, home furnishings, footwear, jewelry, toys and accessories, all at up to 70% off everyday. Experience the ultimate shopping surrounded by spectacular fountains, gorgeous palm trees and soothing ocean breezes
  Carlsbad Current Argus - Online Carlsbad News! - Clayton's Rainbow - Family, friends believe God saved man’s life after car accident. CARLSBAD — The family and loved ones of Clayton Williams believe God has opened doors in every direction since the unimaginable happened on April 9, 2001. Click here for current Carlsbad News...
  Carlsbad Flower Fields - Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature's wonders - our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger - 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden, and gift shop by Armstrong Garden Centers, and festivals throughout the season.
  Carlsbad Restaurants - Carlsbad restaurants and eateries!
  Carlsbad Unified School District - Carlsbad Unified School District will be the choice due to the combination of strong academic learning and unique, creative programs that cultivate talents of our learners.
  Carlsbad, CA - Carlsbad provides an outstanding selection of activities, attractions, shopping and dining experiences. Our mild climate, crystal clean air and beautiful blue ocean are an integral part of Carlsbad.
  Carlsbad, La Costa, Aviara, Encinitas - SAN DIEGO CHURCHES - Thank you KPRZ for this great directory of San Diego Churches!
  Children's Discovery Museum of North County - Welcome to the Children's Discovery Museum of North County's Home Page! We offer exciting exhibits and unique hands-on learning experiences at our museum in Carlsbad, which is located in Northern San Diego County.
  Legoland in Carlsbad - We're Celebrating Our Fifth Birthday With Five New Rides and Attractions! Get ready for LEGOLAND California’s 5th birthday. To celebrate, we are unveiling five new attractions in 2004! Featuring something for everyone in the family - we are adding the LEGOLAND Block of Fame, Coastersaurus, Dig Those Dinos, Fun Town Fire Academy and Miniland Florida.
  Official Website of Carlsbad - Carlsbad's great beaches, local attractions, world class resorts, shopping and restaurants set the standard for being a complete vacation destination. The following links are provided to help you learn a little more about Carlsbad and what we have to offer our visitors.
La Costa
  Discount La Costa Resort Spa - Where could you find a nicer place to be than snuggled between the fresh, crisp linens in a beautiful retreat when night falls. Or, where the morning sun greets you along with a gentle tap on your door as room service arrives. La Costa guest accommodations elegantly enhance the total resort experience. We offer 474 accommodations, in the midst of 400 lush acres.
  La Costa Canyon High School - Dear Maverick Families - La Costa Canyon High School will expand access to honors next year making it possible for more students to enroll in honors level course work.
  La Costa Glen Retirement Community - La Costa Glen was designed around your highest expectations. Spacious floor plans, tree-lined campus, fine dining; all secured in a guard-gated community surrounded by 200 acres of permanently dedicated open space. But that is just the beginning.
  La Costa Resort and Spa - Golf - Golf at La Costa Resort and Spa - When you walk the fairways at La Costa Resort and Spa you are walking the same fairways that the legends of the game have walked for over 30 years. La Costa is currently the host of the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship.
  La Costa Resort Spa - La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad - California is the perfect destination for family vacations, romantic retreats, weddings, meetings and incentive programs. ...
  La Costa Resort Spa - Tennis - Calling All Volunteers for the 2004 Acura Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa! The 2004 Acura Classic, held July 24 - August 1 at the La Costa Resort & Spa, is currently looking for volunteers to join one of the summer’s biggest events in the San Diego area.
  La Costa Tennis - La Costa Tennis - Tennis Programs. In addition to the clinics, private lessons, and game matching available for adults, La Costa has become home to a junior program under Andy Farmer called the the West Coast Tennis Academy, which runs daily workouts for beginners to tournament players ages 7-17.
  La Costa, Aviara, San Diego Golf Online! - SAN DIEGO GOLF RESERVATIONS has been coordinating Complimentary tee times at the best San Diego golf courses. They offer FREE On-Line/Real-Time San Diego golf reservations up to 60 days in advance from their website for 13 courses...including Aviara, Maderas, Steele Canyon, Carmel Mt. Ranch and Riverwalk.
  La Costa, San Diego, Golfing - La Costa - Golf Digest named San Diego "One of the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World". There are over 90 courses located throughout the San Diego region, from seaside settings to desert mountains to inland valleys.
Aviara
  Aviara Golf Academy - The Kip Puterbaugh Golf Academy at Aviara is the premier golf school in a private corner of one of the finest resorts in America -the AAA, Five Diamond resort, the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, in North San Diego County. The Academy is located just 30 miles north of San Diego, and offers perhaps the best year round climate anywhere.
  Aviara Middle School - Aviara Middle School - The mission of Carlsbad Unified SD a global community of learners is to guarantee that our students flourish in life as enthusiastic confident learners.
  Four Seasons Resort Aviara - Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Aviara, North San Diego. Just 30 minutes north of San Diego, Southern California's finest resort experience offers casual elegance in a natural setting accented by wildlife and wildflowers. Discover an extensive spa, the area's finest dining choices and Arnold Palmer-signature golf.
  Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club - Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club offers 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.
  Oakwood at Mirabella - Aviara Hotel - Mirbella At Aviara Is Located Just Down The Street From The Aviara Golf Course And Resort. It Is 10 Minutes Away From The Carlsbad Beaches. The Property Has A Multitude Of Special Touches. Restaurants, Shopping And Movie Theatres Are Within Minutes Of The Property.
Rancho Carrillo
  Leo Carrillo Ranch - Leo Carrillo Ranch - Actor, preservationist and conservationist Leo Carrillo (1880-1961) was born in Los Angeles. But his beginnings were in San Diego's Old Town where his grandparents Josefa (Bandini) and Boston-educated Pedro Carrillo, were married, maintained their residence and raised a large family.
  Rancho Carrillo Community - Rick Engineering Company's Civil Engineering Division prepared the Master Plan for this Rancho Carrillo 600-acre new community that included an elementary school site, a park, a community center, and a day-care center. The Plan preserves 250 acres of open space, with approximately 1 mile of public trails. Designs were supplied for 3 miles of major roadway and one mile of trunk sewer line.
  Rancho Carrillo HOA - Rancho Carrillo is managed by The Prescott Companies under the direction of Cynthia Gibson, General Manager, and Vicki MacHale, Community Manager. Kathleen Murdock serves as Assistant Community Manager. For your convenience, the on-site office is now open. It is located at the Rancho Carrillo Swim Center in the Community Clubhouse.
  Rancho Carrillo Trail Map - Check This Out! - Rancho Carrillo Trail Map - These are very large documents and may take several minutes to download.
  Rancho Carrillo Trails - RANCHO CARRILLO TRAILS - The entire trail length is approximately 4 miles with 2 closed loop routes. The trail to the east of Melrose connects to the San Marcos trail system in the open space corridor at Carlsbad's eastern border. The trail west of Melrose will connect with the future trails of Bressi Ranch, Villages of La Costa, and Alga Norte Park. The trail is unpaved with gentle slopes.
  The Villages of Rancho Carrillo - The Villages of Rancho Carrillo is a master planned community, which will consist of eighteen villages. The centerpiece of Rancho Carrillo lies within the Leo Carrillo Ranch Park. This public park features a passive area that will include a historic cultural center displaying original ranch buildings set amidst surrounding open space.
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Relocation Links
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