Here are some of our ideas for attending the Festival from out of town on any budget.

Also check out the Visit Carlsbad website for more info about where to stay and things to do.

MUSIC CONNOISSEUR

  • Fly right to Carlsbad’s McClellan-Palomar Airport or nearby San Diego International Airport

  • Enjoy beach-front luxury at Beach Terrace Inn

  • Savor spectacular food and enjoy shopping at Village Faire Restaurants & Shops

  • Visit the Museum of Making Music

  • Pick up new and used vinyl records from Spin Records

  • Catch a musical theatre performance at New Village Arts

  • Surf!

FUN IN THE SUN

  • Take a train, take a plane, take a car – all roads lead to Carlsbad!

  • Take in ocean views from your room at Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

  • Walk the Village of Carlsbad and discover its unique shops like Humble Olive Oils

  • Sample the variety of our local restaurants – seafood, Mexican, sushi....

  • Surf!

ECO TOURIST

  • Take the train or carpool with your favorite music lovers down from LA or up from San Diego to downtown Carlsbad

  • Visit Carlsbad Village Farmer’s Market and stock up on the freshest, most delicious local produce

  • Throw a tent on the beach (ok, make reservations first ) or stay in the converted Pelican Cove Inn

  • Visit the Buena Vista Laguna Ecological Reserve or volunteer at its Nature Center

  • Surf!

STARVING MUSICIAN

  • Hitchhike South from LA – or North from San Diego (or carpool or take the train or bus)

  • Camp or stay at one of the local hotels

  • Enjoy amazing food from Lola’s 7 Up Mexican Market & Deli

  • Go visit the famous Museum of Making Music

  • Pick up used vinyl records from Spin Records

  • Buy a new ukulele or take a lesson at Carlsbad Village Music

  • Surf! For free!