Carlsbad has been strong industry clusters in high tech, biotech, tourism and more. To see Carlsbad’s top employers, see this list.
- ViaSat, Inc. – communications
- Thermo Fisher Scientific – biotechnology
- LEGOLAND California – family theme park
- Carlsbad Unified School District – government
- Omni La Costa Resort & Spa – resort
- TaylorMade-Adidas – golf equipment
- SGN Nutrition – nutrition
- Gemological Institute of America – training/laboratory
- City of Carlsbad – government
- OptumRx – biotechnology
- Genoptix, Inc. – biotechnology
- Park Hyatt Aviara – resort
- Zimmer Dental – biotechnology
- Nordson Corporation – precision manufacturing
- Callaway Golf – golf equipment
- Costco Wholesale Corporation – retail
- Continuing Life Communities – retirement
- Ionis Pharmaceuticals – biotechnology
- Great Call/Jitterbug – communications