| A new tour combining two spectacular events along the San Diego coast. The U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition at San Diego’s Imperial beach is where professional sand carving teams come from all over the world to build their unique and amazing creations to be judged in this open competition. You can walk along the shore and witness these fabulous works of art being created right in front of your eyes. At Art in the Village you can stroll through downtown Carlsbad, just two blocks from the ocean and browse or buy from the finest quality arts and crafts anywhere. More than 200 vendors will be displaying their fine art, sculpture, photography, ceramics and handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing and wood crafts. Live onstage soft jazz music creates a leisurely atmosphere of the arts. Time at your leisure at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets to take advantage of some great bargains at the outlets – featuring 90 name-brand stores. Lunch on your own at in Carlsbad Village or the Outlets. Suggested: walking shoes or sandals. |