What BestPlaces Users Say about Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California is a coastal city located in the northern part of San Diego County. Known for its beautiful beaches, mild climate, and thriving tourism industry, Carlsbad has become a popular place to live for many. However, as with any city, there are both positive and negative aspects to living there. In this context, I will summarize and include insights from several user reviews about living in Carlsbad, California.
According to a user named Kevin, who has lived in Carlsbad for 5 years, the city offers a great lifestyle with its proximity to the beach, trendy restaurants, and outdoor activities. He also mentions the strong sense of community and great school systems in the area. However, he does mention that the cost of living is high, which can make it difficult for some to afford to live there.
On the other hand, a user named Emily shares her experience of living in Carlsbad for 2 years and mentions that she loves the laid-back vibe and friendly people. She also appreciates the access to nature and outdoor spaces. However, she notes that the traffic can get congested during peak tourist season, making it challenging to get around.
Another user, Peter, has been living in Carlsbad for 10 years and hails the city's low crime rates and clean neighborhoods. He also mentions the diverse range of housing options and job opportunities. However, he expresses his frustration with the high taxes and the ongoing issue of affordable housing in the area.
Finally, a user named Maria, who has been living in Carlsbad her whole life, shares her thoughts on how the city has changed over the years. She mentions the increase in traffic and cost of living, but also highlights the improvements in the local economy and amenities. She also mentions the strong sense of community and pride among the residents.
Overall, the user reviews about living in Carlsbad, California show a mix of positive and negative aspects. While many appreciate the beautiful location and lifestyle, there are also concerns about the cost of living and traffic. However, it is clear that the community and amenities in the area make it a desirable place to live for many.
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Carlsbad, CA Scores a 10 in Family Quality of Life - 12/30/2007
There is simply a plethora of things to do, mostly taking advantage of the 320 days of sunshine and temps always around 65 degrees +/- 15 degrees. Festivals, outdoor concerts, sports, surfing (not a sport - a religion), skateboarding, hiking, hang gliding, kite flying, soccer, shopping, and just lovin' the scenery. Legoland, Seaworld, 45 mins to Disneyland, Wild Animal Park and the World Famous San Diego Zoo (with 16 ft. tiger enclosure!. And every home with a view or a short walk to the largest waterpark in the world...The Pacific Ocean! Grab your kids and let's
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Living in Carlsbad, Ca - 9/25/2007
I love living in Carlsbad. I am from here. I stay because the weather is perfect. We do get "Santa Ana" winds from the Santa Ana mountains. It's a little dry. I started getting allergies from the "Santa Anas", but it's not that bad. It's about 72 degrees year round. I also stay because the schools are great. People I went to school with are teachers here. Yes it is expensive. You pay for good weather and the beach. Maybe if we all stop demanding expensive houses and move where it's a little cheaper the housing prices will go down. I don't have to make a huge profit off my house. I just want something affordable in a low crime
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Continued Comments from 2/25/07 - 8/13/2007
Housing:
Forget about it. Not affordable by any means. Enough said. Move on.
Entertainment:
If you like to golf, surf, run, walk, bike then you’ll be very happy. If you like nice modern upscale restaurants, go elsewhere. If you like a large selection of nice clean updated movie theatres, go elsewhere. If you like to stay out late looking for a good time, go elsewhere. There is no “nightlife” in Carlsbad except for a few popular watering holes located in downtown Carlsbad.
Weather: The weather is the real reason 99% of people move here. The climate is really good. There is plenty of sunshine for most of the year. The summers are warm, NOT humid, very few bugs, and mild evenings; The fall is a joke. Don’t expect multi-color sugar maple leaves falling on your car or yard.
Shopping:
Yuck. If you like outlet stores, you’ll find plenty at the Carlsbad Outlet Center. Carlsbad has plenty of strip malls and one or two actual malls.
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Schools - 8/7/2007
Carlsbad is a safe but expensive place to live. However, the school system is poorly
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Continued Comments about Carlsbad from 2/25/2007 - 5/18/2007
Soccer Moms/Stay at Home moms:
This group of people are found everywhere in SD, but especially in Carlsbad, You can easily spot 'em driving the kids around in a 30ft Cadillac Escalade with 22" chrome rims, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon Denali, Chevy Suburban or the infamous minivan. I don't even know how some of these people see over the dashboard. Steer clear of these people, on the road and in parking lots. The women who drive such large metal beasts can't control such vehicles, and usually are distracted by a ringing cell phone, wild toddlers, or a loose dog.
GenX:
Disheveled, long, puffy, uncombed hair and surf all day is a good way to describe the look of Carlsbad Gen Xer’s. To some people, at first glance, one might think they’re homeless. It might sound crazy, but its very true. There are a lot of skateboarders as well. Don’t get me wrong, Carlsbad has some overachievers who probably spend more time at the library, and not the skate park
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Air quality - 5/11/2007
If you are looking for high air quality, as I am, this is not the area.
Is there a way on this site to get air quality information for all the cities included without going to each individual city
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