Whether going as a family or taking a solo trip, the city has you covered. What once was an agricultural and cattle-driven economy has now transitioned into a lucrative resort and tourism destination. Lying just beside the Pacific Ocean, there is a lot to do, from water sports like surfing to cruising along the ocean in a yacht. Carlsbad and San Diego offer a lot of fishing charters specializing in deep sea fishing. Of course, anglers can also look forward to angling in the lagoons that feed into the ocean.
Those looking for more physical activity outside the water can try walking any of Carlsbad’s hiking trails found in Batiquitos Lagoon and Calavera Lake. Visitors coming in for relaxation can take a breather in spas, enjoy an hour or two in the local theater, or even play a round of golf. Finally, those coming to visit the city as a family can easily take a trip down to Legoland or SeaWorld, just a half-hour drive away. Very few tourist spots give visitors a little bit of everything, and Carlsbad manages to do just about that.
Making the most out of its warm climate and its location right beside the Pacific Ocean is what makes San Diego one of the best fishing spots on the west coast. Carlsbad is no different, as it offers fishing charters that visit anglers around the best fishing spots in the area, whether nearshore, offshore, or deep into the ocean. San Diego is most known for its tuna fishing, where fish like yellowfin, bluefin, bigeye, and albacore tuna, are prized for their size and tenacity. Heading deeper into the ocean will give anglers a chance to reel in hammerheads, threshers, blue and mako sharks. Of course, other than tuna and sharks, the sea has a lot of other fish to catch, including pacific halibut, yellowtail amberjack, California sheephead. Through catching these fish, anglers will be able to try different methods of reeling them in, including jigging, fly fishing, bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing.
Though mostly overshadowed by Carlsbad’s many saltwater fishing opportunities, its lagoons also offer a diverse set of fish to catch. By heading on to Agua Hedionda and Batiquitos Lagoons, anglers will be able to fish California halibut, kelp bass, spotted bass, opaleye, and many more. Take note that anglers fishing in Batiquitos Lagoon are only allowed on the jetties. The rest of the lagoon is used chiefly as a hiking trail. Agua Hedionda, on the other hand, can be fished from any place, including the use of paddleboards and kayaks.
There are lots to do in Carlsbad, with attractions ranging from theme parks to musical festivals. But one of the calmer activities for visitors in the area would have to be taking in many of the city’s natural sights. The flower fields just outside of Legoland provide moments of rest and even more backdrops for beautiful photos to take. Equally as beautiful is the San Diego Botanic Garden. Otherwise, nothing beats looking at the sunset while walking along the shores of the Pacific Ocean with loved ones.
Taking a vacation doesn't mean taking a break from leg day. Keep an active and healthy lifestyle by engaging in the many activities available for the community and visitors. Get your cardio in by jogging along the beautiful coast during sunrise or biking around the city while visiting museums' famous buildings and catching the farmer’s market. Whether it’s fishing, surfing, or even golfing, Carlsbad has got it all.