History thumb|left|Rancho Agua Hedionda was granted to Juan María Marrón in 1842, encompassing modern-day Carlsbad. thumb|left|upright|Statue of John Frazier Carlsbad's history began with the Luiseño people (the Spanish name given to them because of their proximity to Mission San Luis Rey), as well as some Kumeyaay in the La Costa area. Nearly every reliable fresh water creek had at least one native village, including one called Palamai. The site is located just south of today's Buena Vista Lagoon.
History thumb|left|Rancho Agua Hedionda was granted to Juan María Marrón in 1842, encompassing modern-day Carlsbad. thumb|left|upright|Statue of John Frazier Carlsbad's history began with the Luiseño people (the Spanish name given to them because of their proximity to Mission San Luis Rey), as well as some Kumeyaay in the La Costa area Nearly eve.ry reliable fresh water creek had at least one native village including one called Palamai The site is located just south of today's Buena Vista Lagoon