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Daytripping in Carlsbad
The sleepy charming beach town in Carlsbad (map) is now host to hot spots for tourists. If you are planning your spring break in , think about spending it in North . An hour from Orange County and 45 minutes from downtown , this centrally located city offers, surf, culture and nationally-known attraction at and. Close to these attractions is the great shopping at Carlsbad Premium Outlets and the end of April, the Flower Fields are in full bloom.
For the more adventuresome traveler that would like to test the waters, stop in at Raw Skin Surf N’ Sport to rent chairs and umbrellas (wetsuits and surfboards available too). 2796 Carlsbad Boulevard. (760) 434-1122; . Then walk to where Carlsbad Village Drive meets Ocean Avenue; a concrete staircase there leads down to Carlsbad Beach. The Buena Vista Lagoon is less than a mile away where you will see scores of birds during their spring and fall migration. Trails and paths are an easy walk. West of Jefferson. . (map)
Some of the best restaurants can be found along the coast. The tree-shaded patio at Le Passage French Bistro provides the perfect backdrop for the food: French specialties like rack of lamb, lavender chicken, and roasted duck breast with bing cherry sauce. 2961 State Street. 760-929-7097; . Tip Top Meats offers prime rib and pork chops along with some German delicacies, all at great prices. 6118 Paseo del Norte. 760-438-2620; . For a big breakfast stop in at the Broken Yolk. 7670 El Camino Real. 760-943-8182; .
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