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Is it worth staying in Rancho Ponderosa?
Basing yourself in Rancho Ponderosa makes it easy to explore Carlsbad, including the neighborhoods of Leucadia and Aviara.
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What's Rancho Ponderosa Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, why not check out Rancho Ponderosa? In the larger area, you'll find top places to visit like LEGOLAND® California. La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Moonlight State Beach are a couple of more places to see nearby.

How to Get to Rancho Ponderosa

Flying to:

  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), 4 mi (6.4 km) from Rancho Ponderosa
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Rancho Ponderosa
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Rancho Ponderosa

Things to See and Do in and around Rancho Ponderosa

Things to See near Rancho Ponderosa:

  • Moonlight State Beach (3.1 mi/4.9 km away)
  • Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
  • San Elijo State Beach (3.7 mi/6 km away)
  • South Carlsbad State Beach (4.3 mi/7 km away)
  • Beacon Beach (3 mi/4.8 km away)

Things to Do near Rancho Ponderosa:

  • La Costa Golf Courses - North and South (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
  • Lake San Marcos Executive Course (4 mi/6.5 km away)
  • Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
  • Encinitas Surfboards (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Carlsbad?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 57°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, February, January, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)

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