Carlsbad Travel Guide

"Picturesque holes" with plenty of "blooming flowers" and a "lush, tropical feel" lead some swingers to suggest this "challenging" Carlsbad course is really "a botanical garden where golf is allowed"; designed by Arnold Palmer, the "superbly groomed" spread sports "elevated tees, water and undulating greens", but surveyors suggest it's "fabulous from top to bottom", including "spectacular amenities", "top-notch" "Four Seasons service", even "homemade cookies and apples before your round" – in short, it's "a bit expensive", but "you'll get your money's worth."

Nearly "everything is made of Legos" at this theme park near Carlsbad, where "imaginative" designers have "done amazing things" with the plastic bricks – the "scale-model cities" (the latest is Las Vegas) and "replicas of well-known monuments" are "a must-see"; this "sparkling-clean" facility also offers "interactive rides" and exhibits that nurture guests' budding "creativity"; while some say it's "a little tame", many appreciate its "unique" "charm."

"A reminder of days gone by", this "classic old course" appeals to nostalgists not only with its "pedigree" (it played host to the PGA Tour for nearly 40 years) but also with a layout that "is kept in great condition" and is part of a "beautiful" resort setting; a few feel the club is asking "too much money for what it's offering", citing a "flat" track that's "surprisingly uninspiring", but many consider it to be a "wonderful experience" that's "pricey, but worth it."