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Carlsbad, CA routinely earns the distinction of Best Places to Live in both San Diego and the country. That comes as no surprise to residents who absolutely love living in Carlsbad and enjoying everything this community has to offer.

$1,866,750 Median

$969,562 Median

Carlsbad Unified

5 Min to Beach

40 Min to Downtown

40 Min to Airport

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About Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA routinely earns the distinction of Best Places to Live in both San Diego and the country. That comes as no surprise to residents who absolutely love living in Carlsbad and enjoying everything this community has to offer. With miles of sandy beaches, three lagoons, world-class golf resorts, a charming downtown, and acres of sprawling residential neighborhoods, if you’re looking for your next home in San Diego County, consider Carlsbad.

Carlsbad’s earliest days date back to the late 1800s. A sailor named John Frazier dug a well and began offering his water at the local train station, which was part of the Fallbrook, National City line on the California Southern Railway. This “whistle stop” station, meaning a train station with a very brief stop, became known as Frazier’s Station. When the well water was discovered to rival some of the best spas in Europe, the Carlsbad Land and Mineral Water Company was established. The town of Carlsbad, now named after the famous Bohemian spa town of Karlsbad (in present day Czech Republic), was on its way.

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Carlsbad Schools

Carlsbad’s A+ rated schools on Niche.com have earned it a spot on the list of the Cities with the Best Public Schools in America. Coastal Carlsbad comes in at #2! Schools in Carlsbad are part of either the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) or the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD). CUSD schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools, Blue Ribbon Schools, and Gold Ribbon Schools. CUSD has also had teachers recognized as a California Teacher of the Year! Notable SDUHSD schools serving Carlsbad students include La Costa Canyon High School, Oak Crest Middle School, and Diegueño Middle School.

Private schools and alternative schooling options in the Carlsbad area include Santa Fe Christian Schools, the Grauer School, and the Sanderling Waldorf School.

Schools In The Area

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Kelly Elementary School 760-331-5800 Public KG-5
La Costa Meadows Elementary School 760-290-2121 Public KG-5
Aviara Oaks Middle School 760-331-6100 Public 6-8
La Costa Canyon High School 760-436-6136 Public 9-12
Kelly Elementary School 760-331-5800 Public KG-5
Pacific Rim Elementary School 760-331-6200 Public KG-5
Magnolia Elementary School 760-331-5600 Public KG-5
Poinsettia Elementary School 760-331-6500 Public KG-5
Aviara Oaks Elementary School 760-331-6000 Public KG-5
Mission Estancia Elementary School 760-943-2004 Public KG-6
La Costa Meadows Elementary School 760-290-2121 Public KG-5
El Camino Creek Elementary School 760-943-2051 Public KG-6
La Costa Heights Elementary School 760-944-4375 Public KG-6
Buena Vista Elementary School 760-331-5400 Public KG-5
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School 760-943-2000 Public KG-6
Jefferson Elementary School 760-331-5500 Public KG-5
Carrillo Elementary School 760-290-2900 Public KG-5
Calavera Hills Elementary School 760-331-6300 Public KG-5
Carlsbad Seaside Academy 760-331-5299 Public KG-12
Hope Elementary School 760-331-5900 Public KG-5
Carlsbad Christian Academy 760-729-6272 Private KG-6
La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten 760-436-2797 Private KG-KG
Village Montessori School 442-333-9359 Private PK-TKG
Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Kindergarten&Preschl 760-431-8293 Private KG-TKG
Sanderling Waldorf School 760-635-3747 Private KG-8
Aspirations School of Learning 760-603-9173 Private PK-KG
Casa Montessori de Carlsbad 760-729-4455 Private PK-KG
Carlsbad Country Day School 760-804-0550 Private PK-TKG
La Costa Meadows Elementary School 760-290-2121 Public KG-5
Pacific Rim Elementary School 760-331-6200 Public KG-5
Magnolia Elementary School 760-331-5600 Public KG-5
Poinsettia Elementary School 760-331-6500 Public KG-5
Aviara Oaks Elementary School 760-331-6000 Public KG-5
Kelly Elementary School 760-331-5800 Public KG-5
Mission Estancia Elementary School 760-943-2004 Public KG-6
Aviara Oaks Middle School 760-331-6100 Public 6-8
La Costa Heights Elementary School 760-944-4375 Public KG-6
El Camino Creek Elementary School 760-943-2051 Public KG-6
Buena Vista Elementary School 760-331-5400 Public KG-5
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School 760-943-2000 Public KG-6
Jefferson Elementary School 760-331-5500 Public KG-5
Valley Middle School 760-331-5300 Public 6-8
Hope Elementary School 760-331-5900 Public KG-5
Carlsbad Seaside Academy 760-331-5299 Public KG-12
Carrillo Elementary School 760-290-2900 Public KG-5
Calavera Hills Elementary School 760-331-6300 Public KG-5
Calavera Hills Middle School 760-331-6400 Public 6-8
Sanderling Waldorf School 760-635-3747 Private KG-8
Carlsbad Christian Academy 760-729-6272 Private KG-6
Aviara Oaks Middle School 760-331-6100 Public 6-8
Valley Middle School 760-331-5300 Public 6-8
Calavera Hills Middle School 760-331-6400 Public 6-8
Carlsbad Seaside Academy 760-331-5299 Public KG-12
Futures Academy Carlsbad 760-732-1200 Private 7-12
Army & Navy Academy 760-547-5199 Private 7-12
Pacific Ridge School 760-448-9836 Private 7-12
Sanderling Waldorf School 760-635-3747 Private KG-8
La Costa Canyon High School 760-436-6136 Public 9-12
Sage Creek High School 760-331-6600 Public 9-12
Carlsbad High School 760-331-5100 Public 9-12
Carlsbad Seaside Academy 760-331-5299 Public KG-12
Carlsbad Village Academy 760-331-5100 Public 10-12
Army & Navy Academy 760-547-5199 Private 7-12
Pacific Ridge School 760-448-9836 Private 7-12
Futures Academy Carlsbad 760-732-1200 Private 7-12

Carlsbad Living

Carlsbad Shopping & Local Businesses

Carlsbad offers several shopping plazas and malls throughout the city. Some notable options include the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, which offer discounts from popular stores and brands, the Carlsbad Village, which is full of smaller shops, boutiques, and local businesses, and the Shoppes at Carlsbad, an upscale shopping mall.

Carlsbad offers all major grocery store chains, including Costco, along with a variety of restaurant and dining options. From high-end ocean view restaurants to casual eateries, you will love the variety of food options available in the local community. Carlsbad also has a Wednesday afternoon Farmer’s Market.

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Carlsbad Lifestyle

There’s so much to see and do within the bounds of Carlsbad, you’ll hardly find a reason to leave! Though if you need to commute for work or just want to get out an explore, Carlsbad offers easy access to Orange County and the rest of San Diego County via the I-5 freeway.

Golf is a huge part of the Carlsbad lifestyle. While there are many options to live either directly on the golf course or in a neighborhood that offers residents access to an outstanding course, there are many other award-winning golf courses in the area that will allow you to become a member. Some of Carlsbad’s top golf courses include the Omni La Costa, the Crossings at Carlsbad, the Park Hyatt Aviara, Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course, La Costa Golf Course, and more.

Carlsbad also has some of the best beaches in San Diego. Each beach offers its own advantages and amenities – as a Carlsbad resident, you will love exploring them all! Popular beaches include North Carlsbad Beach, Terramer Beach, Tamarack State Beach, South State Beach, and South Ponto Beach. From surfing to swimming and snorkeling, a day at the beach in Carlsbad offers fun for the whole family.

Did you know that Carlsbad often ranks on lists of the healthiest and happiest cities in the country? That’s partially because Carlsbad offers abundant recreation options. From public parks to the Carlsbad Rail Trail to boating and kayaking on the Carlsbad Lagoon, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the San Diego sunshine.

Local News & Advice

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