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Carlsbad, California

The Flower Fields

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

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Carlsbad, California

Craftsmanship Museum

This large collection of tiny things revels in the art of fine machinery well made.

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Carlsbad, California

Copper Creek Falls and Mine

The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.

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Surfing Madonna

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

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8 miles from Carlsbad

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1883 Schoolhouse

The oldest structure in a beachside California city was built to serve eight students.

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8 miles from Carlsbad

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Encinitas Boat Houses

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

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8 miles from Carlsbad

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Heaven's Gate Suicide House

The cheapest mansion on the block, there's just one catch...

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