Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad: The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. Carlsbad is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as Legoland California and the Carlsbad State Beach.

About

Carlsbad is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 105,328 and a population density of 1,783 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 115,599 inhabitants.

The city was created 674 years ago in 1349.

Carlsbad is a coastal city located in northern San Diego County, California. With over 115,000 residents, it is a suburban community and tourism hub.

History

The Luiseño Indians originally inhabited the area before Spanish settlers established Rancho Agua Hedionda in the 1800s. Farmers grew crops like lima beans, walnuts, and citrus.

Carlsbad incorporated as a city in 1952 and developed into a bedroom community for military families and commuters. Growth accelerated in the 1980s around tourism, technology, and golf.

Economy

Major employers today are ViaSat, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Callaway Golf, Legoland, and Carlsbad Unified School District.

Biotech, wireless technology, and software are thriving industries, along with tourism. Carlsbad touts high household incomes and home values.

Attractions

Carlsbad's beautiful beaches draw visitors alongside attractions like Legoland, Flower Fields, Carlsbad Zoo, Museum of Making Music, and the Westfield Carlsbad Mall.

The city boasts over 50 golf courses and 40-mile network of recreational trails. Downtown Carlsbad offers shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities.

Community

Carlsbad has exceptional schools, parks, libraries, and low crime rates. Its master-planned neighborhoods and village concept foster a connected, engaged community.

The city balances suburban growth with preserving coastal natural areas. Overall, Carlsbad offers an unbeatable California lifestyle.

Conclusion

With its idyllic climate, thriving economy, engaged residents, recreation, and coastal charm – Carlsbad represents the pinnacle of family living in Southern California.

Carlsbad locator map
Location of Carlsbad on California map.

Quick Facts about Carlsbad

Population : 115,599 (2020)
Country : Czech Republic
State : California (United States)
County : San Diego County
Postal code : 360 01
Plate code : K
Area : 59.08 km2
Official name : Karlovy Vary, Statutární město Karlovy Vary, Karlsbad
Named for : Charles IV
Altitude : 1,467 feet / 447 meters
Capital city : Carlsbad is capital of Karlovy Vary Region, Karlovy Vary District
Establishment : January 01, 1350 (674 years ago)
Time Zone : Central European Summer Time, UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00
Local time : 20:59:14 (24th November 2024)
Density : 1,957 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.89% (2010-2020)
Karlovy Vary Czech image
Karlovy Vary Czech
Karlovy Vary Czech image

Geography

Carlsbad is located at 33°9'29"N 117°21'2"W (33.1580900, -117.3505900). It has 5 neighbors: Sadov, Nova Role, Loket, Horni Slavkov and Dalovice.

Carlsbad map

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  • Kusatsu
  • Locarno
  • Omsk
  • Varberg Municipality

Carlsbad has 5 neighbours.

  • Sadov village in Karlovy Vary District of Karlovy Vary region
  • Nová Role town in the Czech Republic
  • Loket town in the Czech Republic
  • Horní Slavkov town in the Czech Republic
  • Dalovice village in Karlovy Vary District of Karlovy Vary region

  • Čankov
  • Rybáře
  • Karlovy Vary
  • Bohatice
  • Doubí
  • Dvory
  • Sedlec
  • Olšová Vrata
  • Cihelny
  • Tašovice
  • Stará Role
  • Drahovice
  • Hůrky
  • Rosnice
  • Počerny

Demographics

The population of Carlsbad increased by 8.89% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1869 7,291 - administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1880 10,579 31.08% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1930 23,901 55.74% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1950 36,263 34.09% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1961 42,735 15.14% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1970 42,875 0.33% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1980 60,950 29.66% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
1991 56,222 -8.41% administrative division valid at the time point of history to which the data relates
2010 105,328 46.62% census
2011 107,460 1.98% estimation process
2012 108,948 1.37% estimation process
2013 110,665 1.55% estimation process
2014 111,609 0.85% estimation process
2015 112,662 0.93% estimation process
2016 113,265 0.53% estimation process
2017 114,477 1.06% estimation process
2018 115,518 0.9% estimation process
2019 115,382 -0.12% estimation process
2020 115,599 0.19% estimation process

Carlsbad zip code is 92008. County name: San Diego, County fips: 06073

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People born in Carlsbad (192)

People born in Carlsbad, including German-cinematographer Franz Planer, Austrian bacteriologist and psychiatrist Viktor Kafka, Austrian author and painter Christiane Ritter, .

List

  • Philipp Knoll (Czech member of Czech council, doctor and patologist) he was born in 04/07/1841
  • August Pfizmaier (Austrian translator) he was born in 16/03/1808
  • Princess Michael of Kent (wife of Prince Michael of Kent) she was born in 01/01/1945
  • Olga Sippl (German politician) she was born in 19/09/1920
  • Armin Rosin (German musician) he was born in 01/01/1939
  • Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden (German conductor and choir director) he was born in 19/06/1937
  • Walter Becher (German politician (1912-2005)) he was born in 01/10/1912
  • Rudolf Sandner (Czechoslovak member of Czechoslovak national parliament and german nation politician (1905-1983)) he was born in 27/02/1905
  • Ottokar Domma (German writer) he was born in 20/05/1924
  • Fritz Schulz (German actor (1896-1972)) he was born in 25/04/1896
  • Bruno Adler (German art historian, writer, editor) he was born in 14/10/1888
  • Rolf Schneebiegl (German composer, trumpeter and conductor) he was born in 08/06/1924
  • Horst Rudolf Übelacker (German opinion journalist) he was born in 26/03/1936
  • Erich Köhler (German writer) he was born in 28/12/1928
  • Zbyněk Brynych (Czech director) he was born in 13/06/1927
  • Franz Allers (Music Conductor) he was born in 06/08/1905
  • Horst Floth (West German bobsledder) he was born in 24/07/1934
  • André Mattoni (actor (1900-1985)) he was born in 23/02/1900

Schools in Carlsbad

College & universities near Carlsbad, CA

Code Name City ZIP
114947 Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad Carlsbad (CA) 92008
118912 MiraCosta College Oceanside (CA) 92056-3899
114734 Franciscan School of Theology Oceanside (CA) 92057
488785 University of Saint Katherine San Marcos (CA) 92069
365125 Palomar Institute of Cosmetology San Marcos (CA) 92078

Stations (34)

Amtrak & bus stations near Carlsbad, CA

Code Name Address Type
CBV Carlsbad Village station 2775 State Street RAIL
OSD Oceanside Transit Center 235 South Tremont Street RAIL
POI Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA 6511 Avenida Encinas RAIL
ENC Encinitas, CA 25 East D Street RAIL
SOL Solana Beach 105 North Cedros Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Carlsbad

Post Office Name City ZIP
Carlsbad Post Office Carlsbad (CA) 92008
Brooks Str Post Office Oceanside (CA) 92054
First Str Post Office Oceanside (CA) 92054
San Luis Rey Post Office Oceanside (CA) 92058
Oceansid Post Office Oceanside (CA) 92056

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Distance to Other Cities

Carlsbad distances to largest California cities