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Their love story starts the way all great romances do…with a W-2. Kristen and Nolan met at work while both going through heartbreak—definitely not looking for anything serious. But somewhere between bartender shifts and bar back duties, they became best friends… and unofficially, work wife and work husband. Months went by, feelings grew, and then—everything changed with one very important event: Nolan got a haircut. Kristen made the first move (as she should), and Nolan quickly followed by locking it down—asking her to be his girlfriend and being the first to say “I love you.” Twelve years, two amazing boys, and a whole lot of life later, their story has turned into something bigger than either of them expected. They’ve built a life, supported each other through everything, and grown side by side. Now, they’re ready to celebrate the love that started as friendship… and turned into forever.

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This newly renovated Extended Stay America - San Diego - Carlsbad Village by the Sea is located in Carlsbad and especially designed for longer stays, with all rooms featuring a kitchenette. The hotel offers free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a grab-and-go breakfast. Every kitchen at Extended Stay America - San Diego is equipped with a stove-top, microwave and a refrigerator. The hotel also provides guests with laundry and ironing facilities and upgraded bedding with extra pillows. Weekly housekeeping services are provided for free and daily services are provided for a fee. A free grab-and-go breakfast including breakfast bars, muffins, hot cereal, coffee and tea is served every morning. The property offers free onsite parking. Attractions within close proximity to the hotel include LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad Village and Carlsbad Lagoon.

Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Across the street from Tamarack State beach and a short drive from LEGOLAND California theme park, this Carlsbad, California hotel serves a daily free continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub. Every room at the Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge features an in-room coffee maker, a cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Guests of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge can sit on the sundeck on a comfortable lounge chair and enjoy the views of the Pacific Ocean. A variety of golf courses are only minutes from this hotel. Several restaurants and shops are also within walking distance of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge.

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

The Westin Carlsbad Resort &amp; Spa has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Carlsbad. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and a hot tub. The hotel offers a spa center. You can play pool and table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and car rental is available. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 22 miles from The Westin Carlsbad Resort &amp; Spa, while Torrey Pines State Reserve is 25 miles from the property. McClellan-Palomar Airport is 8.1 miles away.

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Located in Carlsbad, 1.4 miles from South State Beach, The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection By Hilton has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organizing tours for guests. Rooms have air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain accommodations at the hotel have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection By Hilton offers a buffet or American breakfast. The accommodation has a sun terrace. You can play pool at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection By Hilton. Torrey Pines State Reserve is 17 miles from the hotel, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 21 miles from the property. McClellan-Palomar Airport is 2.5 miles away.

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Located in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND California Resort offers over 60 rides and shows. This theme park for families with children between the ages of 2 to 12 is home to SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are 2 mi away. Guests of the LEGOLAND Hotel can choose a fully themed Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure room, while guests of the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel can stay in a Knights and Dragons Deluxe themed room. An outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk and a fitness center are featured at LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. Carlsbad Village is 15 minutes’ drive away from LEGOLAND California Resort. San Diego International Airport is 28 mi from the resort.

LEGOLAND California Hotel

The Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach hotel in Carlsbad, CA is directly across from the beach on Pacific Coast Hwy. and about 25 miles north of San Diego. Located just minutes from LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad Premium Outlets and within a short drive from SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach is a newly renovated, spacious and welcoming, coastal hotel. This Carlsbad, CA property features 161 guest rooms, all newly renovated in late 2022 as well as newly renovated lobby areas, bar and restaurant, meeting rooms and ballroom. An outdoor fireplace courtyard, lawn areas, a large pool and hot tub welcome guests with the perfect San Diego weather.

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Located in Carlsbad, 18 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve, Home2 Suites By Hilton Carlsbad, Ca has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and barbecue facilities. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel provides a hot tub and luggage storage space. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 20 miles from Home2 Suites By Hilton Carlsbad, Ca, while La Jolla Cove is 24 miles from the property. McClellan-Palomar Airport is 0.6 miles away.

Nolan & Kristen

Nolan & Kristen

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