Carlsbad

Carlsbad is the English name used for several places and a national park, primarily in North America and Central Europe. The name originates from the German exonym Carlsbad for Karlovy Vary, a historic spa town in western Bohemia (now the Czech Republic); the term translates roughly as “Charles’ baths” and has been used in various languages since the 18th century.

Carlsbad, California, is a coastal city in San Diego County, California. Located about 35 miles north of San Diego, it developed as a railroad-linked resort community in the late 19th century and was incorporated in 1952. The city is known for its beaches, the Legoland California Resort, and a substantial biotechnology sector, along with a well-established coastal village district.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is in southeastern New Mexico and preserves an extensive system of limestone caves, including the large Carlsbad Cavern and the Big Room. The caverns were explored in the late 19th century and designated a national park in 1930. The park draws visitors for its underground chambers, stalactites, and unique geology, and it lies near the city of Carlsbad, NM.

Carlsbad, New Mexico, is the county seat of Eddy County and serves as a regional center for oil and gas production, agriculture, and services for the surrounding Permian Basin. It grew through ranching, railroad development, and natural resource industries and is commonly linked to nearby Carlsbad Caverns.

Karlovy Vary, known in German as Carlsbad, is a spa town in western Bohemia. It has been a health and tourist destination since the 14th century, recognized for its hot springs, historic spa architecture, and cultural festivals, making it one of the Czech Republic’s best-known spa cities.