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.
based on 38 ReviewsGet to know Carlsbad with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Carlsbad
Great Place to Live, But not to Retire - 4/23/2007
We relocated to Carlsbad/San Diego 8 months ago for my husband's job. We previously lived in the DC area, but mainly lived in Texas and Florida.
We like the beaches, the relaxed casual atmosphere of the beach communities (Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach). Schools are excellent (we are in the Encinitas and San Diegueto districts). The mix of people (transplants from east coast and midwest plus different nationalities) makes life enjoyable.
Things we don't like are the high utility bills, multiple road construction projects, high taxes. We're used to the gulf of mexico beaches, so the water here is too cold even in summer. We're also used to year round fishing and don't want to travel to Mexico for it. The beaches here while beautiful just don't compare to the white sandy beaches we grew up with.
So we're good for living here for now. I'll be encouraging my kids to look for colleges out of state. Non-resident tuition at a state school in
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Have A Nice Life in Carlsbad - 3/26/2007
I've lived in Carlsbad for more than thirty years, owned a business here for more than fifteen years. At one point, until about 1985, this area was the best place on earth to live. Not any more.
You'll pay more than you can afford to live in a half million dollar tract house. Schools are overcrowded and broke. A city with homes that average $800K spend less on students than most of the other cities in the USA. Beach living? As long as you get there before 7AM to beat the other two million people headed there as well. If you get a parking space, you can relax on the beach(sand dredged out of the power plant cooling lagoon) and enjoy the deep brown sea(thanks to the wastewater treatment plant).
Traffic is out of control. Every freeway, street and parking lot is gridlock. Drivers are stressed out and rude. Hit and run accidents are a daily occurrence. Your whole life will revolve around traffic.
Worst of all, Carlsbad has the most corrupt city government in the United
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Welcome to Carlsbad - 2/25/2007
I've lived in Carlsbad since 2003. Prior to moving to Carlsbad, I visited twice a year since 1997. A lot has changed in Carlsbad over the past ten years, some good and some bad. I have a lot of opinions about Carlsbad and of course San Diego in general. Living in North County San Diego is an experience. I've arrived at the conclusion that visiting a city on vacation is a much different experience vs. a local resident. Carlsbad is a city of about 100,000 people and growing rapidly.
If you're looking to move to Carlsbad, please visit on a number of occasions before relocating, it will make a difference in the long run. If you CAN deal with the following comments then you will enjoy a happy life in Carlsbad.
People: Too too many people for the overall infrastructure to handle. People seem to move here in droves. Many hail from in state and many from out of state flock to Carlsbad looking for that sunshine life. Lines are everywhere! Lines in/at restaurants, banks,
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San Clemente - 6/25/2006
San Clemente is a coastal town. It is a good place to live. It is a family oriented
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Recreation - yeah right! - 6/19/2006
If you like outdoor recreation, forget about Carlsbad (and most of Southern California, for that matter). Down here, "park" means a 10 acre plot with a baseball diamond and tennis court. Open space is a joke. If you want to bike, hike, camp, etc, there is nothing worthwhile within 200 miles. The eastern Sierra are great, but you have to travel 300 miles and wade through L.A. traffic to get there. If you like surfing, there is plenty of ocean down here, but good luck finding parking in the summer. It's awfully expensive to live here given the dearth of recreation. Maybe all the sun makes people crazy.
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Traffic - 9/30/2005
I grew up in Carlsbad, late 70's early 80's. I'm here visiting my family. It went from a small surf town to a tourist town, not a bad thing if you have adequate public transportation, but as it is, to many cars=awful congestion, and this is the off season
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