You might be wondering what makes us one of the best Carlsbad CA retirement communities. The answer is simple. After you move in here, you’re going to have the time of your life.From the location to the amenities to our culture, everything we do is geared toward making sure your next move is a step up and not a step back. We’re a Carlsbad retirement community where seniors put the pedal to the metal in search of a new adventure. If you’re not ready to take your foot off the gas, retiring at Carlsbad By The Sea might be right for you. Get Ready to Call a World Class Destination Home When shopping retirement communities in southern California, location is everything. Make your seaside living dreams come true at Carlsbad Village. Situated just steps from the beach and the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll love waking up to the sounds of the sea and salt in the air. It’s like being on vacation every single day of the year.What makes our location even better is the proximity to local businesses and services. Your world won’t be limited to the retirement community campus. Stroll down to Ocean Street or explore your neighborhood restaurants and cafes. You’ll find Starbucks, 264 Fresco, Daily News Café, Park 101, Café Elsya, Board & Brew Carlsbad Village, Señor Grubby’s or Las Olas for Mexican, Bluewater Grill, Barrel Republic, Pizza Port, Koko Beach, the Coyote Bar & Grill and so much more, just blocks away. Heartfelt Opportunities to Give Back and Connect with Your Community One of the greatest ways to celebrate a life well lived is to give back using your knowledge, skills, time and life experience. If you’re searching for a Carlsbad retirement community where it’s easy to volunteer, look no further.At Carlsbad By The Sea you can build smiles by joining the Welcoming Committee or pitch in around the community at the library, chapel, skilled nursing care center, Seashell Market or La Cage resale shop. Volunteers are also needed to help plan parties and special events. Carlsbad Retirement Community Encourages Residents to Shine! Our life enrichment program is quite special. Run by residents and for residents, the program celebrates the individual in us all by allowing residents to share their skills and knowledge in a classroom like environment. In this way, every resident is given the opportunity to be not only a teacher but a student too, learning from the distinctive life experiences gathered by the neighbors and friends.What’s so special about this program is that resident get to choose the topics and guide the discovery wherever they’d like to see it go.Our life enrichment program is just one more way we help residents to reach their full potential. We believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor and that retirement is part of the journey. Top Among Carlsbad CA Retirement Communities in Delicious Food While all retirement communities in southern California take care of your dietary needs, at Carlsbad By The Sea, mealtime is a true foodie experience. Forget about boring cafeteria-style fare. Our executive chef keeps your palate guessing with creative dishes inspired by casual California cuisine and tastes from around the globe with ingredients conscientiously sourced locally whenever possible.Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in a variety of wonderful spaces. Kick back in a relaxing setting and ocean views on the verandah or pull up a chair for full restaurant service in the dining room. Stop by the café and bistro and grab a quick snack or enjoy a casual lunch. You’ll always have different entrees to choose from, a full salad bar, healthy options, catered meals or special dietary accommodations if needed.What’s even better than the food is the company. At Carlsbad By The Sea, mealtime is party time. Make plans to catch up with friends and turn your lunch hour into two as you talk the afternoon away. Carlsbad CA Retirement Communities Welcome Your Furry Friends Not all best friends walk on two legs. Rest assured that your four-legged buddy will part of the family here. Unlike other retirement communities in southern California that aren’t pet friendly, we welcome dogs and cats and offer fantastic places to take your pooch out for a long walk. The grounds feature plenty of colorful flowers and foliage for your dog to investigate plus well-maintained paths and places to say hello to other dogs.The community’s location is also near to Carlsbad Village or you can high tail to the beach for a walk along the sand. Unique Community Events At Carlsbad By The Sea, there are dozens of resident-led clubs, classes, talks, programs and more – but events are hardly limited to the retirement community grounds. Every week there’s a farmers’ market in the Village where you can shop fresh produce and find specialty gifts and tasty country-style goodies. The Village also hosts a variety of art shows and the Friday Summer Concerts in the Park are great fun for music fans of all ages. It’s Your Body, So Use It! When it comes to physical fitness, our philosophy differentiates from other Carlsbad CA retirement communities in that we firmly believe that fitness should be fun. Forget about boring calisthenics, at Carlsbad By The Sea you’ll be doing yoga and tai chi or hopping in the pool for Aqua Fit. At our 24-hour fitness center you’ll find a professional trainer who can help you set, meet and exceed your fitness goals.A fit senior is an active senior. We want you to treat retirement living with the same level of vitality as going away to college or starting your first job and we provide all the tools and support you need to do just that. With proper strength and balance training, there’s nothing you can’t achieve. Let’s break the mold of senior fitness myths together.When you visit the community, be sure to swing by the fitness center and ask to speak with our Director of Fitness and Wellness. You’ll soon discover that our approach to fitness is different.