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Once the site of a renowned mineral springs hotel, Carlsbad By The Sea was completely rebuilt in 1998, replicating its original mission-style architecture overlooking the ocean in quaint Carlsbad Village. Today, Carlsbad By The Sea with its innovative programming, charming surroundings and inspired living is regarded as one of the very best communities of its kind.

Carlsbad By The Sea is a village within a village. With only 161 residences, the community offers intimacy and sophistication. The courtyard gardens, terraces that overlook the beach, and open common spaces where ocean breezes flow through. In this setting, choose a well-appointed residence from 20 distinct floorplans including an 1,800-square-foot penthouse with a view of the sea.
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Once you feel the warmth of the sun on your shoulders and get a taste of the salt air, you realize that retirement is just a little different here. We invite you to take in the beauty of our setting, the array of bright shops and restaurants in the village, and all the warmth, friendship, and activities at Carlsbad By The Sea. Plan a visit and see firsthand what senior living at our community is all about.
From the California mission-style architecture to the sounds of the surf, Carlsbad By The Sea welcomes you. Choose from 20 different floor plans-many with ocean views-including studios, penthouses, or apartments designed for senior living, built into the coastal bluffs. It's all here in a charming, comfortable community.
Whether it's filet mignon or comfort food you're after or homemade desserts, you can lift a glass, make new friends, and enjoy California casual cuisine prepared daily by our executive chef. At our full-service, restaurant-style dining room and at the bistro, each day brings a new menu-but the warm welcome remains the same.
There's something special about our staff here. It's evident in their every gesture and word. Ask around, and you'll discover residents and staff have a special bond of trust, friendship, and respect. Carlsbad By The Sea is a place that supports the whole individual-body, mind, and soul. Everything we do works toward cultivating the best, every day.
We are a community of creative, curious individuals, diverse in our interests. Some love being active and look forward to weekly bike trips, pickleball tournaments, aqua aerobics or water volleyball-there's even a skydiving, zip-lining centenarian among us. Others like to take it easy at concerts, lectures, travel and discussion groups.
Reviews (9)
Adriana Santacruz
Adriana Santacruz
Nov 07, 2021
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This is Carlsbad of the most beautiful places for vacation or getting retirement
Mike Terry
Mike Terry
Sep 26, 2021
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Looking for an excellent place to recover from new hip surgery and or whatever ails you? Wonderful selection of food and patient/professional waitstaff. I felt like I was in a five-star restaurant while I recovered
Joshua Wagner
Joshua Wagner
Sep 01, 2020
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The sides are closed off so you have to go through the main entrance didn't know this and had to cancel my postmates delivery the people that order stuff here are old liberals so they kinda expect to be pampered and won't come outside to pick up a package they ain't nothing like granny from the south 😂
Joseph Poelstra
Joseph Poelstra
Jan 03, 2020
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Our investor lives here and it seems like an amazing place to live later in life. Every lunch has been very amazing compared to other retirement places. Others have been massively underwhelming when it comes to food. Not so here!
Barbara Heath
Barbara Heath
Oct 04, 2019
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A top rated facility for rehabilitation after surgery. A great staff, excellent care, and great food. It's like being at a Resort. The care and services are / phenomenal in all areas. I can't thank the staff enough for the services and care I received during my stay there after my knee replacement. May God continue to Bless them all.
Carol Tellis
Carol Tellis
Jan 02, 2018
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A lovely upscale living for yourself or loved one. Lots of activities and meals look tasty.
Ronna Bixby
Ronna Bixby
Jul 06, 2017
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We ALL wish we could afford to retire this way. They always take the very best care of my parents, who are fortunate enough to have good enough insurance to be able to rehab there! Great staff, food and care!
Mercedes Calderon
Mercedes Calderon
Jan 09, 2017
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Beautiful location however, as a resident I pay too, too much monthly to experience constant staff turnover in critical areas like the dining room and care center and nursing. Not worth what they are charging me if staffing is not a critical component of customer service. Constant turnover breeds security issues and mistrust with management.
Jerry Hansen
Jerry Hansen
Dec 06, 2016
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My wife spent 9 days at Carlsbad by the Sea for rehab following major surgery. We were very pleased overall. It's a beautiful place, the staff (medical, nursing, PT/OT, food service, etc) is friendly and responsive, and the food is great. Her experience, with very few exceptions, was good from the moment she arrived. We would recommend it!