Planning a trip to Carlsbad and Encinitas

The Solana Beach Visitors Center is near the train station at 103 N. Cedros (tel. 858/350-6006; www.solanabeachchamber.com). The Encinitas Visitors Center is at 859 Second St. (corner of H St.) in downtown Encinitas (tel. 760/753-6041; www.gonorthcounty.com); the Downtown Encinitas Merchants Association also maintains a handy site: www.encinitas101.com. The Carlsbad Visitor Information Center, 400 Carlsbad Village Dr. (in the old Santa Fe Depot; tel. 800/227-5722 or 760/434-6093; www.visitcarlsbad.com), has information on the flower fields, nursery touring, and attractions.