SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BABYMOON GUIDE
Celebrate your pregnancy in “The Village by the Sea“, the city of Carlsbad offers the charm of a European town with the conveniences of a large city. Carlsbad is an ideal babymoon destination. Besides Carlsbad’s antique stores, boutique shops and sidewalk cafes, you will soon discover much more, including miles of coastline, beautiful flower gardens and world-class shopping.
We proudly partner with the award-winning Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. Situated on Southern California’s sun-drenched Pacific Coast, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is a most desired babymoon destination where you are inspired to relax and indulge.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa offers a tempting Babymoon celebration with amenities such as luxurious accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, $25 USD food & beverage credit per stay, locally-inspired culinary welcome amenity, complimentary access to Aviara Spa, automatic room upgrade when available and 3pm checkout when available. To book or for more information, please visit us at baby-moon.eu/Carlsbad-Babymoon
With a perfectly mild climate, each season offers a variety of unique events and activities, from street fairs to art walks. Steps away sit clean, uncrowded beaches for swimming, sunbathing and surfing as well as beautiful lagoons for fishing, bird-watching and nature trail hikes.
Venture further to discover the unique destinations of LEGOLAND® California and SEA LIFE Aquarium or the nearby attractions of San Diego and Los Angeles.
TOP 5 CARLSBAD BABYMOON ACTIVITIES
1.SPA
The Spa at Aviara offers an exceptionally rewarding retreat – immersed in the peace and natural beauty of Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The spa features 15,000 square feet of space, 20 treatment rooms and is equipped with an indoor solarium lounge area, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and locker and dressing areas.
The Aviara Spa also features a couple’s suite designed with luxury and romance in mind, which is perfect for your Southern California Babymoon. Amenities include an intimate lounge area with marble fireplace and shower for two, an attached treatment room with side-by-side massage tables and a private patio with whirlpool.
The 50 minutes Prenatal Massage is designed specifically for a woman’s changing body. Relax sore muscles, ease tension and improve circulation and mobility.
2.PRENATAL SHOPPING
Ollie + Me (2965 State Street Carlsbad) this is not your typical physical retail destination, it is a place for friends to meet, a hosting site for special events, and communal concept space. If you need to feed your baby, change a diaper, or have a conversation with the Ollie + Me team, come on over. Ollie + Me offers many unique baby brands such as Go Gently, Hansel from Basel and Goat-Milk.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets, a beautiful outdoor shopping center in Carlsbad offers an exciting collection of 90 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Barneys New York Warehouse, Coach, Elie Tahari, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store and many more, all offering savings of 25% to 65% every day. Expecting couples on their Southern California babymoon will also love stores such as Destination Maternity and Baby Gap.
3.CARLSBAD FOOD TOURS (1778 Callisia Court, Carlsbad)
If you’re up to a three-hour walking tour, then the Carlsbad Food Tour is a must-do on your Carlsbad Babymoon. The total distance of this Village Food Tour is 2 miles.
The tour offers food tastings from seven to eight unique eateries coupled with insightful presentations of Carlsbad cultural, historical, and architectural highlights provided by knowledgeable and entertaining local guides. Slow down and appreciate the charming restaurants and boutiques.
Some of Carlsbad’s hidden gems included in the tours are : Caldo Pomodoro Italian Restaurant, Witch Creek Winery, Gregorio’s Restaurant, Senor Grubby’s, Carlsbad Chocolate Bar and Sub Zero Ice Cream.
4.CINEPOLIS LUXURY CINEMAS (6941 El Camino Real Carlsbad)
Enter the theater early and enjoy at-your-seat wait service. Sit back and relax in plush leather electric reclining seats, complete with a foot rest. If you did the three-hour Food Walking Tour, then this is a well-deserved rest.
The menu offers a wide variety of food and beverages to delight your senses, choose traditional movie favorites such as popcorn and soft drinks, specialty coffee drinks, milkshakes, gourmet finger foods and desserts.
Finally, enjoy the show, projected with state of the art digital sound and projection equipment, including many titles offered in 3D.
5.THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH® (March – May 8, 2016) (5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad)
Noted for being one of the most beloved spring traditions in the area, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch opens annually in March for six to eight weeks showcasing the Giant Tecolote Ranunculus. Other interesting attractions on site include the miniature rose garden and the All-American Rose walk-of-fame that features 170 All-American Rose selection winners since 1940.