NATIVE KNOWLEDGE BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO SPEND YOUR DAYS
Keep It Coastal 7 FAVORITE PLACES TO GET ACTIVE WHILE HAVING FUN IN CARLSBAD
EXPERT: Lydia Montez CREDENTIALS: Assistant Chef Concierge, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa
HAPPY TRAILS ¢ The Batiquitos Lagoon trail is a dirt hiking trail that runs along Aviara Golf Club. It is serene and perfect for nature enthusiasts, offering the best bird watching in San Diego. Be on the lookout for a great blue heron! www.batiquitosfoundation.org
WHEELY GREAT TIME ¢ Pedego provides the best way to get around the village with amazing customer service. Take in all the beauty of the Carlsbad beaches with a fun coastal tour on an electric bike. You will love it so much that you will want to buy one! www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/ dealers/carlsbad
HANG TEN ¢ New to surfing or need to perfect your technique? The instructors at Surfin Fire will have you standing on the board and riding waves with the dolphins before you know it. If it swells, ride it! www.surfinfire.com
JOIN THE CLUB ¢ Want to play where the pros play? Aviara Golf Club is perfect for all skill levels. It’s a
challenging course surrounded by rolling hillsides and native wildflowers. New to golf? Be sure to take lessons with one of our esteemed pros! www.golfaviara.com
BEND AND SPLASH ¢ A new way to experience yoga—on a stand-up paddleboard. The Carlsbad Lagoon is peaceful and beautiful. Balancing on the board through all of the poses is fun and challenging! www.carlsbadlagoon.com
HIT THE BRICKS ¢ Get a shopping pass to the most exclusive LEGO sets at the main store, and get your steps in while walking through the park to see all of the amazing LEGO structures. My favorite builds are at Miniland USA. www.legoland.com/california
GOLDEN AGE GROUNDS ¢ The Leo Carrillo Ranch is one of Carlsbad’s hidden gems. Take in the beauty of the lush gardens and roaming peacocks while walking the trails and learning about the ranch’s rich history with Hollywood. www.carrillo-ranch.org
PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT GOLF CLUB & SPA 7100 Aviara Resort Dr Carlsbad, CA 92011 760.448.1234 www.hyatt.com AVIARA GOLF CLUB 7447 Batiquitos Dr Carlsbad, CA 92011 760.603.6900 www.golfaviara.com
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