BEACHES

Ocean Palms is located directly across the street from the beach! Carlsbad has 7 sandy miles of beach where you can catch the ideal wave or build a magical sandcastle. Take your pick of Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, the North Carlsbad Beaches, the South Carlsbad State Beach, South Ponto Beach, and Terramar Beach.
LEGOLAND®

Located only 4 miles away, Legoland is where the whole family can enjoy a hands-on interactive experience. With more than 60 rides, attractions, and shows sprawling across 128 acres. Check out the 22,000 LEGO® models, built from more than 57 million LEGO® bricks.
CARLSBAD PREMIUM OUTLETS

From Designer fashions and sportswear to housewares and home furnishings, the 90 stores at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets offer legendary brands, an abundant selection, and real savings… just three miles from the Ocean Palms.
GOLF

San Diego’s North County is home to some of America’s most challenging and enjoyable championship golf courses.

The Crossings At Carlsbad – 4.1 miles away
Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course – 4.8 miles away
Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Course, Carlsbad – 6.6 miles away
La Costa Golf Courses, Carlsbad – 8.6 miles away
Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside – 9.4 miles away
St. Mark Golf Club, Lake San Marcos – 11 miles away
Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla – 20 miles away

CARLSBAD VILLAGE

Located just a block from Ocean Palms, Carlsbad Village is the city center of our quaint town. Filled with high end restaurants, taco shops, pubs and bars, bakeries, and coffee shops, you’ll be sure to find your favorite dining place. The village is also full of surf shops, boutiques, and more! On Wednesdays at 3pm, we also have a terrific Farmer’s Market full of local produce, prepared foods, crafts, and live entertainment just a walk away!
BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is Southern California’s center of ocean science education.  It’s where the magic of the ocean comes alive for visitors, who can watch kelp tank feeding shows, visit the aquarium displays, and even explore tide pools.
CARLSBAD COASTER STATION

Just three blocks from the Ocean Palms, take the train to downtown San Diego.  Explore the heart of the city and visit Little Italy, the Gaslamp District, Old Town, and Seaport Village.  Take in a Padres Game at Petco Park, shop at Horton Plaza, or board the U.S.S. Midway for a tour of the historic aircraft carrier. Visiting during football season?
MORE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ATTRACTIONS

SeaWorld
Oceanside Harbor
North County Wineries and Microbreweries
Del Mar Race Track
Disneyland
San Diego County Fairgrounds at Del Mar
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Knott’s Berry Farm
Magic Mountain
Universal Studios Hollywood

OUR FAVORITE CARLSBAD RESTAURANTS

Pizza Port and Brewery
PAON Restaurant and Wine Bar
Tip Top Meats
Pelly’s Fish Market & Café
Karl Strauss
Cafe Topes
Swami’s
In-N-Out Burger
Dini’s Bistro
Gregorio’s
Park 101
Harbor Fish and Chips
Norte’s Mexican Food
Lola’s Mexican Market and Deli
Jay’s Seafood
Bluewater Grill
Mas Fina Cantina
Daily News Cafe