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Deciding to settle in a new city can be a daunting task. From packing your old home and belongings to finding a new home in the new city. Not to mention changing addresses, finding a new school for kids, if you have them, and transferring to a new job can all be a huge challenge to say the least. But, if you have all the right reasons to move or transfer to another place; then the decision is easy. Once you have made the decision of where to live, then the first step is to learn all you can about your new city.

A decision to move to Carlsbad now can be a lot easier than you might think. Carlsbad, known as the Village by the Sea, has the charm of a European village and is one of Southern California’s beautiful seaside cities. Located only 35 miles from downtown San Diego, Carlsbad offers residents and visitors alike beautiful sandy beaches and access to world-class entertainment and restaurants. Carlsbad was also named one of the ‘Best Places to Live in America’ by Money Magazine in 2006.

Carlsbad encompasses every aspect of living well, from weather, to breathtaking beaches and lagoons and easy access to entertainment. The median price for a home in Carlsbad is $555,000. Carlsbad homes are representative of the casual lifestyle Californian’s enjoy today. Some of cities advantages is its incredible climate, quality of life, entertainment opportunities and fabulous restaurants.

One of the biggest attractions in Carlsbad are their beaches. Carlsbad has two beaches: Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach. Carlsbad State Beach extends four miles long and is a favorite beach for beachcombers to spend the day exploriing. Close by the beach is Carlsbad Village where you can grab a bite to eat at a sidewalk café or shop at its many antique stores and boutiques. South Carlsbad State Beach has campsites on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carlsbad also has many public parks to enjoy and the city offers free concerts in the parks in the summer..

There are plenty of attractions to visit and explore while in Carlsbad. For family entertainment, Carlsbad is home to Legoland California. It is the only LEGO theme park in the United States. The original resides in Denmark, the birthplace of the famous toy building blocks. Only thirty mintues away is the world famous Sea World San Diego. Plan on spending an entire day watching Shamu’s spectaular show and seeing marine life like dolphins, penguins, sea lions, and even some Polar Bears. The San Diego Wild Animal Park is another adventure to share with your family. Downtown San Diego offers a large selection of entertainment options like museums, shopping and access to world class hotels and professional baseball and football teams.

California living is alive and well in this beautiful seaside city.