LOCAL LIFE

From everyday rituals to community gatherings, this is what it’s like to live, work, and play in Carlsbad… like a true local.

Marissa McLaughlin 12/2/25 Marissa McLaughlin 12/2/25

Carlsbad Through a Local’s Eye: San Diego Girl Mom, Yesenia

San Diego native and mom of two, Yesenia (@sandiegogirlmom), shares her favorite Carlsbad spots — from family adventures on the coast to the small local businesses her girls love most. Her picks blend everyday magic with the easygoing rhythm of North County life.

Carlsbad Days 8/28/25 Carlsbad Days 8/28/25

Carlsbad Through the Seasons: Local Traditions Year-Round

Carlsbad goes off year-round — from The Flower Fields and Carlsbad 5000 in spring, TGIF Concerts and beach days in summer, to Jurassic Pumpkin Patch, Oktoberfest, whale watching, holiday lights, and winter hikes.