Carlsbad Fact Sheet
As a visitor to Carlsbad, you are limited only by your time and sense of adventure. Perfectly situated between the glamour of Los Angeles and the laid-back lifestyle of San Diego, Carlsbad is host to unmatched shopping, dining, beaches, golf, nature and attractions such as LEGOLAND® California, sporting events and seasonal festivals.
Incorporated: 1952
Population: 90,271 (2003 US Census)
Location: On the scenic north shore of San Diego County, Carlsbad is 35 miles north of San Diego, 60 miles south of Anaheim, and 90 miles south of Los Angeles. With 7 miles of beaches, the city is 40.8 squares miles and an elevation of 52 feet.
Major Attractions: LEGOLAND, California, The Flower Fields, The Museum of Making Music, Leo Carrillo Historic Park, Army, Navy Academy, Alt Karlsbad Mineral Water Spa, Historic Highway 101, SEA LIFE Aquarium
Regional Attractions: San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park, Sea World, PETCO Park, Birch Aquarium, Oceanside Pier & Harbor, Temecula Wine Valley, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum & Disneyland.
Recreational Activities: Surfing, sailing, jet skiing, fishing, kayaking, swimming, boogie boarding, biking, birding, nature walks, golf, tennis, hiking, whale watching
Major Events: Carlsbad Marathon, Carlsbad 5000, Junior Carlsbad, Carlsbad Village Street Faire, Carlsbad Triathlon, Art in the Village, ArtSplash, Beach'n 101 Cruise, Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour, Oktoberfest, Jazz in the Park (seasonal) Shakespeare in the Park (seasonal)
Hotel Rooms: 3,843 Citywide.
Temperature (Fahrenheit):
- January 47-65
- April 52-69
- July 68-78
- October 61-77
- Annual rainfall, about 10 inches usually occurring between December and March.
Airports:
- San Diego Lindberg International - 30 miles south
- Orange County/ John Wayne – 53 miles north
- Carlsbad's McClellan Palomar Airport
Major Highways:
- Interstate 5 (north/south)
- Highway 78 (east/west)
- Coast Highway 101 (north/south)
Public Transportation
- Amtrak (Station 5 miles north in Oceanside)
- Metrolink (Station 5 miles north in Oceanside)
- Coaster (Commuter train Oceanside to San Diego with 2 stations in Carlsbad)
- Sprinter (beginning ‘08, east/west North San Diego County)
- Bus system North County Transit District's The Breeze
