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Like many Californian coastal communities, Spanish explorers were mapping and settling areas all along the California coast line. Don Gaspar de Portola found his way and claimed the territory for the Kind of Spain in 1769. Missionary Juan Crespi settled this area to establish a missionary San Luis Rey. Soldiers had christened the area Agua Hedionda (stinking water) since they made the mistake of camping downwind of a garbage pile in the lagoon. Still a mission was established 1798 and was one of the 21 missions in all along California’s coast. Carlsbad is named for the popular 19th century Karlsbad Spa in Europe. In 1883 the land was divided for sale to settlers for ranching and farms. When the railroad built Santa Fe Depot station in 1887, it opened up even more expansion to the west. Now it is a beautiful coastal community that takes great pride in her beauty of clean sandy beaches and natural lagoons home to an array of wildlife that are protected and maintained.
It was a very beautiful morning. We were killing some time, since my neice Shannon needed to check in with her supervisor about her schedule for the next week cases. She works with the county outreach program that helps adults with mental disabilites and helps guide them with their finances, since many are out on their own. It is a very difficult job that requires so much patience. She is such a dear! (Update) My lovely niece is married now with a wonderful husband and beautiful little boy.
It was overcast in the morning, but soon the clouds broke up and it was wonderfully warm. My sister and I walked a very long distance in the sand to get our morning workout. We enjoyed it since not too many people were out yet.
Make sure to stop by here first and say Howdy to the lovely ladies in the Vistor Center:-)!
- Pros:Lots to see and do, one the prettiest beaches
- Cons:Pricey and parking is hard to find
- In a nutshell:Lots of beautiful beaches with wonderful walkways for all.
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Ole Kirk Christiansen was a danish wood toy marker. He started making his toys in Billund Demark in 1932. He named his... more travel advice
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Built in 1887, this mansion first belong to Gerhard Schutte, a co-founder of Carlsbad. Built in Queen Anne architectural... more travel advice
Neat place
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This is was a really neat experience for me since I have never been to a Irish Pub. I tried some Irish brews, which I... more travel advice
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For a little lodge tucked into a small corner, it has lots to offer. It may have seen expensive, but it is well worth... more travel advice
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Comments (23)
Excellent page Dee! Legoland looks incredible, I am always amazed at what they can build. I bet your children had a wonderful time there, I probably would myself!
Dee, interesting to read about the American town, which is home to Legoland. Even more interesting to read about your first visit of an Irish pub. *winkygrin*
Hello, Dee! Thanks for your presentation of that splendid Gem of California...
Legoland - how cool is that! My son loved Legos esp the space vehicle ones. Carlsbad looks so charming. The Spa is built in the half-timber style, so common in Germany.
I WANNA GO TO LEGOLAND!!! :) You'll have to email me about it...There's one in England where I'm staying this Christmas. Was it worth it??
WOW, we lived right there for 11 yrs and I had no idea about the murals or a number of the other places!! But we often went to the TWIN INNS for wonderful dinners,and to the Grand deli--always packed on wknds. and the Depot.
I went by here many times and not even aware of the place. Great job of comments and pictures to give me that tour I missed.
I never knew there was a Legoland in CA - the UK one is not far from us though we've never been. The lovely beach, spa and historic buildings interest me more, but then I am over 10 years old lol ;-) Oh, and the Irish brews too, of course!
We have a lego land here in the UK but didn't know of the origins of the name :) thanks for the explanation
Carlsbad Mineral Water Spring looks like a very attractive place to visit and Carlsbad State Beach to stroll along! Thanks Dee for sharing!
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