Thousands of miles away from San Diego, there is a town famous for its therapeutic spas and hot springs.  It is Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad in German; Carlsbad in English) in Czech Republic.

It is said, back in the 1880s, the water in a well dug in a small town in the north of San Diego was found to have the very similar chemical properties of Karlovy Vary's Spring #9.  Because of this connection, Carlsbad was chosen as a name of this small California town (Carlsbad city website).  What a story with a unique twist!

It doesn't get so hot in a coastal community like downtown Carlsbad even in the middle of summer - Because ocean breeze and plenty of sun keeps the climate very mild all year round.  On a pleasantly sunny day, red awnings of this Italian eatery caught my eyes.  I think anytime is a good time to enjoy being outdoors in a place like this.


San Diego 100 (#62) - Carlsbad

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Media: original watercolor
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5  in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
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