Carlsbad Life in Action
With many shopping options across the city, it’s easy to shop small and support small businesses in Carlsbad this holiday season. Shoppers can get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday at Carlsbad Village. The first 100 attendees to check-in at the Carlsbad Village Association hospitality booth at the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street will receive a free reusable canvas tote bag.
City of Escondido
The Escondido Hotel. A horse stable. A meat market. And a combination furniture store-mortuary. These are just a few of the businesses that made up the streets of Downtown Escondido shortly after its 1888 incorporation, when a trip to San Diego was a day-long journey. During Escondido’s formative years, the businesses on Grand Avenue were the go-to spots for locals to get groceries, visit the blacksmith, or pick up a newspaper.