Carlsbad or Coronado?

Thanks. After "consulting" with the kids, I'm pretty sure we'll choose Carlsbad. Hubby will probably have a room in the city for the meeting.

Two more Carlsbad questions: 1) Is the pool heated ? 2) Do they have bikes available (for a fee ?) Any kids bike ? Can you bike on the beach ? We love doing that on Hilton head.

The pool is heated.

They have bikes for free for guests/owners in two hour increments. But they are for age 16 and up. Under age 21 needs an adult supervisor. No kids bikes. There may be kids bikes available at local bike shops...there is a place in Oceanside that rents kids bikes.

There is a bike trail along the beach headed south from CI. As far as riding 'on the beach' I do not know.

Here are some links for your planning.

Carlsbad Information and Links

CI web site

Aerial pictures of California coastal timeshares

xzhan02 said:

Thanks. After "consulting" with the kids, I'm pretty sure we'll choose Carlsbad. Hubby will probably have a room in the city for the meeting.

Two more Carlsbad questions: 1) Is the pool heated ? 2) Do they have bikes available (for a fee ?) Any kids bike ? Can you bike on the beach ? We love doing that on Hilton head.

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Now Grand Pacific Palisades comes into question

Sorry that I keep bugging you. Just as I was getting ready to comfirm Carlsbad Inn 1 br, I saw a 2 br GPP unit for my date (4/6/08) popping up. From what I read, it's not on the ocean but right next to flower field and legoland. Will the larger size of GPP make up for its distance from the ocean ? Is early Apr OK for swimming in the ocean (we are from the south and not very hardy) ? If not, I won't really mind driving a few minute to play on the beach, but after swimming I don't like to get in the car.

The water is cold in California. I swim in it but not for very long. If you plan to swim then that is a consideration. But it will be a rental car so who cares...just bring a bunch of towels from the resort.

But with the flower fields in bloom....if you can get an Ocean View room overlooking the flower fields then go for it....it is a one of a kind experience. You may be able to lock in an ocean view unit by calling the front desk/concierge and agreeing to do a tour of the HGVC Marbrissa which is the new resort they are selling. Your husband will have to go on the tour with you. They have daycare for the kids.

Your kids will like this resort the best....at least my kids do.

It does not make us owners happy that the marketing department controls the OV rooms...but that is the reality right now so take advantage of it if you can.

xzhan02 said:

Sorry that I keep bugging you. Just as I was getting ready to comfirm Carlsbad Inn 1 br, I saw a 2 br GPP unit for my date (4/6/08) popping up. From what I read, it's not on the ocean but right next to flower field and legoland. Will the larger size of GPP make up for its distance from the ocean ? Is early Apr OK for swimming in the ocean (we are from the south and not very hardy) ? If not, I won't really mind driving a few minute to play on the beach, but after swimming I don't like to get in the car.

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