Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Carlsbad - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Carlsbad

Carlsbad, California

The Flower Fields

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

Carlsbad, California

Craftsmanship Museum

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

Carlsbad, California

Copper Creek Falls and Mine

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

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Encinitas, California

Surfing Madonna

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

8 miles from Carlsbad

Encinitas, California

1883 Schoolhouse

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

8 miles from Carlsbad

Encinitas, California

Encinitas Boat Houses

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

8 miles from Carlsbad

Rancho Santa Fe, California

Heaven's Gate Suicide House

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

11 miles from Carlsbad

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A demonstration by the Special Service Unit in Fort Meade, Maryland, in 1943.

When the Pianos Went to War

Steinway & Sons' Victory Verticals were tougher than your average upright.

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