Carlsbad Area Photos
Photos last updated February 2008
Newest photos are first
Check back often for new pictures of Carlsbad and surrounding communities. And now you can read more about the Carlsbad area AND contribute your own thoughts and recommendations by visiting my blogs about the area:
VIRTUAL TOURS
Carlsbad [community profile and multiple tours]
Aviara (in Carlsbad) [community profile and tour]
La Costa (in Carlsbad) [community profile and tour]
Leucadia (in Encinitas) [community profile and tour]
San Marcos [community profile and tour]
Lake San Marcos (in San Marcos) [community profile and tour]
Encinitas Ranch (in Encinitas) [community profile and tour]
San Elijo Hills (in San Marcos) [community profile and photos]
Cedros Shopping District (Solana Beach) [profile and tour]
There are many more community profiles and virtual tours, including information on neighborhoods and subdivisions, things to do, restaurants, community events and more at Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits (including Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Cardiff, San Marcos, and La Jolla)
Torrey Pines State Preserve in La Jolla
Crystal Pier and Hotel in Pacific Beach in San Diego
Crowds watching the surfers on a high surf day at Swami's Beach in Encinitas
The bluff along Moonlight Beach in Encinitas
A multimillion dollar house perched on the bluff at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Local beach seabirds at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
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Classic Cardiff Beach Restaurants - Charlie's By The Sea and The Beach House
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Some of Cardiff's Ocean View Homes
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A Close-up of Cardiff State Beach
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A View of Downtown Del Mar
Another View of Del Mar
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Black's Beach seen from the Torrey Pines Hang Gliderport
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Hang gliding at Torrey Pines
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Torrey Pines State Beach, Del Mar
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View from Mt. Palomar looking south, about 50 miles from Oceanside
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Atop Mt. Palomar looking north
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Another view from Mt. Palomar
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New condo buildings in the East Village area of San Diego
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The corner of Island Avenue and Park Boulevard in the up-and-coming East Village area of downtown
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Another view of the booming East Village area
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A hazy day, looking down on La Jolla Shores with the ocean beyond, from Mt. Soledad
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Looking north along the 5 from the Veteran's Memorial atop Mt. Soledad in La Jolla
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The famous Del Mar racetrack, which features thoroughbred racing from late July to September, the State Fair, and other events
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Batiquitos Lagoon and the Four Seasons Aviara Resort and Golf Course
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The west end of the Batiquitos Lagoon looking toward the Ocean and the 5
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Surfing beach off bluffs of Neptune Avenue in Encinitas
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Another view of the surfing beach below the bluffs on Neptune
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Golfing at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
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North side entrance to La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad
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View of the Batiquitos Lagoon, La Costa Spa and Resort, and the ocean beyond in Carlsbad
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The Cedros Design District in Solana Beach - a great place to visit when you are thinking about remodeling your NEW home, no matter what the style or your budget
Gateway to Encinitas town center, loaded with shops, restaurants and other amenities
View of Moonlight Beach in Encinitas
View of Carlsbad State Beach from Highway 101 as you leave Encinitas and head north
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View of the San Elijo Lagoon and the ocean beyond between Solana Beach and Cardiff-by-the-Sea (view from Solana Beach home - courtesy of Linda!)









