California Dreamin'

A January 2004 trip to Carlsbad by MplsMom

This is a beautiful area; we were right on the beach at the Carlsbad Inn. Carlsbad is close to so many attractions. Oceanside is a 15-minute walk from Carlsbad. About an hour away is Huntington Beach.

  • 3 reviews

Carlsbad Inn Beach ResortBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Carlsbad Inn and Beach Resort"

Best Things Nearby:
The town of Oceanside is a 15-minute walk away. There are lots of great restaurants, a pier, and small stores.

Disneyland is an hour away. Huntington Beach and many other beaches are an hour away.

The beach at the resort is awesome and there’s lots of surfing activity. There are great restaurants within walking distance. There’s a coffee shop/deli right across the street.

Best Things About the Resort:
It's right on the beach, well, down the steps and then there it is. There was a good variety of activities for the guests to participate in, with activities such as Bingo, casino night, art activities, yoga, etc.

Resort Experience:
This is a beautiful resort. The staff was very nice, knowledgeable, and friendly.

The pool is very warm, but outside, as the pools in California are. There are two whirlpools on the grounds. The grounds are beautiful and kept up nicely.

  • Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
  • Activities: Excellent
  • Amenities: Excellent
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by MplsMom on February 16, 2004

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, California 92008
(760) 434-7020

Cream of the CropBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

There is a wonderful deli inside of this health food store. They have a great dairy-free date shake. They make wonderful sandwiches, smoothies, etc. They sell organic wines and have a wonderful variety of organic fruits and veggies. This is by far one of the better health food stores that we have found in our travels.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by MplsMom on February 16, 2004

Cream of the Crop
2009 S Coast Hwy Carlsbad, California 92054
(760) 433-2757

Fidel'sBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

We did not enjoy this restaurant at all. We went because it was on the grounds of our timeshare. The restaurant was extremely crowded (tables cramped closely together) and noisy. This is not a place to come and relax; a conversation was difficult. Surprisingly, all week long, the place was overflowing with people waiting to get in.

The food wasn't anything to write home about either.

  • Member Rating 1 out of 5 by MplsMom on February 16, 2004

Fidel's
3003 Carlsbad Ave. Carlsbad, California 92008
(760) 729-0903

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