Here are some of our ideas for attending the Festival from out of town on any budget. Also check out the Visit Carlsbad website for more info.

Music Connoisseur

• Fly right to Carlsbad’s Palomar McClellan Airport (or nearby San Diego)

• Enjoy beach front luxury at Beach Terrace Inn
  

• Savor spectacular food and wine at West Steak Seafood & Spirits
  

• Visit the Museum of Making Music
  

• Surf!

Having Fun in the Sun

• Take a train, take a plane, take a car – all roads lead to Carlsbad!

• Take in ocean views from your room at Beach View Lodge
  

• Walk the Village of Carlsbad and discover its unique shops

• Sample the variety of our local restaurants – seafood, Mexican, sushi....

• Surf!

Eco Tourist

• Take the train or carpool with 10 of your favorite music lovers down from LA or up from San Diego to downtown Carlsbad.

• Visit Famous Carlsbad Village Farmer’s Market (1-5 Wednesday and Saturday afternoons) and stock up on the freshest, most delicious local produce.

• Throw a tent on the beach (ok, make reservations first )

• Surf!

Starving Musician

• Hitchhike South from LA – or North from San Diego (or carpool or take the train or bus)

• Camp or stay at one of our affordable, accessible partner hotels

• Enjoy amazing food from Bistro West
  

• Go visit the newly renovated Museum of Making Music
  

• Surf! For free!