About Carlsbad: Seven miles of beautiful beaches, delightful shops, cafes & restaurants, a highly acclaimed factory outlet, world-class resorts, a city-owned golf course, excellent restaurants and LEGOLAND® California make Carlsbad a great place for a vacation as well as the perfect place to live. Carlsbad is also known for the famous Flower Fields, which bloom March through May. Long recognized as one of the most picturesque coastal communities in Southern California, Carlsbad is blessed with sun-splashed beaches, three graceful lagoons and a quaint downtown Village.