Life in Carlsbad

Village charm. World-class business.

A seaside city small enough to feel like a village and big enough for global companies, with miles of beaches and 40 percent of its land set aside as open space.

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Why Carlsbad

Live

Miles of beaches, a wide range of housing, a world-class public library and excellent schools.

Work

Home to companies in communications, biotech, golf and hospitality, and served by commuter rail and McClellan-Palomar Airport.

Visit

Two world-class resorts, LEGOLAND California, the Village and some of the best golf in the world.

Major employers

Some of Carlsbad's largest employers, from the Chamber's top employers list.

  • ViaSat (communications)
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (biotechnology)
  • LEGOLAND California (theme park)
  • Carlsbad Unified School District
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
  • TaylorMade (golf equipment)
  • Gemological Institute of America
  • City of Carlsbad
  • Park Hyatt Aviara
  • Callaway Golf
  • Ionis Pharmaceuticals
  • Costco Wholesale

Doing business in Carlsbad?

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