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Carlsbad - History and culture

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Things to Do: History and culture

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 31 attractions in Carlsbad

This luxury resort offers two PGA championship golf courses, more than 21 tennis courts and the award-winning La Costa Spa.

Attraction type: Golf course; Spa; Ghost town
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 31 attractions in Carlsbad

Downtown Carlsbad offers antique and curio stores, lots of good eating places and a great place to cool off after spending hours on the nearby beach.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 31 attractions in Carlsbad

This unique museum provides an exciting documentary of the last 100 years of American music through interactive displays, a focus on six different musical eras and a huge collection of musical instruments.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 31 attractions in Carlsbad

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Attraction type: Educational site
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Brush up on your swing or start with the basics at this golf school for students at all levels. Located in a gorgeous setting, the academy employs the latest technologies to help perfect your game.

Attraction type: Educational site
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Be sure to stop off at this visitor center for brochures, maps, hotel, beach and surf information to take advantage of all this charming town has to offer.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Settled in the 1920s by people fleeing the Mexican Revolution, this historical neighborhood holds firmly to its Latino flavor despite the modern development around it, and boasts fine food and interesting shops.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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