Fall in Carlsbad means warm water, quiet beaches and a calendar full of local traditions. Here's your fall bucket list: pumpkin patches, the Camp Store light show, Día de los Muertos and more.

From beaches and lagoons to splash pads and resort pools, here's exactly where locals go to beat the heat in Carlsbad this summer.

Discover 7 ways to enjoy a warm day in Carlsbad, from beach walks and lagoon paddling to ice cream stops, The Flower Fields visits, pool passes, and sunset trails.