The city of Carlsbad, California is situated along the Pacific coast about 30 miles north of downtown San Diego. It is a charming community of about 100,000 residents. This beautiful village by the sea has come a long way over the past 20 years.

This is a city with a plan. It has successfully attracted some of the biggest names in the Golf industry, as well as a host of other industries. For instance, Callaway, Titleist, and Taylor Made all have a major presence within Carlsbad. Together they combine to bring over one thousand jobs to the area.

Tourism is another major component of the local economy. Legoland, an international amusement park and toy maker company, has established a wonderful facility in Carlsbad. It has a beautiful amusement park in Carlsbad geared toward younger children. They provide excellent recreation 12 months a year for residents and tourists alike.

Although Carlsbad is a growing community, city planners have established a 20% green space policy to preserve the quality of life. Although adament about controlling growth, this is a city that is booming. It has and is continuing to build new housing developments very successfully. These homes are selling quickly, in part because of a county-wide housing shortage.

Area residents enjoy a variety of things to do. Many area residents enjoy surfing as a form of leisure and exercise. Carlsbad is known for some excellent surf breaks. With 5 miles of shoreline, there are a number of sandy beaches where you can tan, play volleyball, build sand castles with your children, or enjoy a Pacific sunset with a loved one.

For the more adventurous, you can sail your boat out of a local harbor just a few miles up the coast. Or, if you prefer, you can learn to hang-glide at Torrey Pines Hang Gliding Port, or even sip champagne while taking an aerial tour in a "hot-air balloon." The possiblities for recreation are diverse and interesting.

While there is the Carlsbad Community Theatre, you are also well within striking distance of San Diego which hosts a variety of theatres and museums. Carlsbad also offers a beautiful new library for the avid reader and as a nice resource for area children. The many parks of Carlsbad are beautiful and offer tennis courts, indoor/outdoor basketball, and playgrounds for the little ones.

For those who enjoy an evening out on the town, there are a wide variety of restaurants and pubs to choose from. For those who like to shop, you'll be pleased to know that Carsbad has a wide variety of options in the retail department. There is a two-story mall with more than 100 stores on the north end of town. There is also a new outdoor mall in south Carlsbad called "The Company Stores" which feature some pretty high end designers offering direct access to the public. And, there's downtown shopping for a variety of things including women's apparel, home goods, music, and more.

This is a community rich in pride. Carlsbad has become a wonderful place to raise a family. With a low crime rate the streets are safe and secure. And the school system is solid. Test scores are excellent at all levels for most of the schools in Carlsbad. Overall, the schools rate very highly and provide an excellent educational opportunity for those who attend them.

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