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.

MUSIC CONNOISSEUR

• Fly right to Carlsbad’s Palomar McClellan Airport (or nearby San Diego)
• Enjoy beach front luxury at Beach Terrace Inn
• Savor spectacular food and wine at West Steak Seafood & Spirits
• Visit the Museum of Making Music
• 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 Beach View Lodge
• Walk the Village of Carlsbad and discover its unique shops
• 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 Famous 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 )
• 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 our affordable, accessible partner hotels
• Enjoy amazing food from Bistro West
• Go visit the newly renovated Museum of Making Music
• Surf! For free!