Having Fun in Carlsbad

Ready to have some fun? The City of Carlsbad offers residents so many things to see and do, it's hard to know where to start:

Enjoy the arts? Check out the city's sculpture garden, art gallery and free concerts in the park.
Being active and healthy is part of the Carlsbad way of life. Join a youth or adult sports league or sign up for the Carlsbad Triathlon.
Looking for a great read or low-cost entertainment? Enjoy choosing from more than 300,000 books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks at the city's three libraries.
Ready to get back to nature? Take a walk on Carlsbad’s extensive trail system.
Want to meet other active adults 50+? The city's senior center has programs and events all year long.
Speaking of events, be sure to check the city's online calendar for upcoming city events.
Water activities abound year-round. Surf Carlsbad's beaches, take a boat or go fishing in one of the lagoons, or take a swim at the Monroe Street Pool.
Kids looking for something to do? Try one of the city's beautiful parks, attend a library story time or sign up for classes and camps.
Looking for hands-on activities for kids and adults? Get creative at Family Open Studios.
Interested in local history? Take a self-guided tour of historic sites in Carlsbad.

Take Your Dog

Lt. Kelly Cain of the Carlsbad Police Department, explains the law about dogs in public, and gives some ideas where dogs can be taken.