Carlsbad, California: The Perfect Place for a Family Fall Getaway

Before we know it summer will be over, and it will be time for all things fall. Back to school, cooler temperatures, changing leaves … and next thing you know, the holidays will be upon us. But before you get caught up in all the chaos, you might want to plan a fall getaway. Carlsbad, nestled along the coast of Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, is ideal.

This beach town often slips under the radar, which means it’s a great way to escape the crowds of beach towns like Malibu and San Diego. But, during fall, the beaches are even less crowded, and you still get to enjoy the beautiful weather touthern California is known for all year long.

Of course, little ones will love LEGOLAND, especially with the recent opening of the park’s newest themed land, Lego Galaxy. But there is plenty more to do in town, like Kids & Coffee, which offers family classes that lets parents and little ones have a fun afternoon with other families.

Spots like Sky Zone have activities for toddlers all the way up to adult kids in the family. There are trampolines, a parkour court, sky jousting and more, along with a toddler zone. If you want to enjoy the beach, California Watersports has plenty of equipment rentals for an active day at the beach, or you can schedule surfing lessons with SoCal Surf Lessons.

That’s a lot of activities to pack into a visit, but the laid-back vibe of Carlsbad will keep things from feeling rushed, so you’ll still have plenty of time to stroll the cute downtown and check out the shops. That’s also a great place to find good eats in town, and there are plenty of them, whether you want a Michelin-star dinner at Lilo or Jeune et Jolie or a sweet treat from someplace like Aloha Ice Co., where you can find Hawaiian-style shave ice. The Goods, meanwhile, offers a creative and delicious assortment of donuts.