Carlsbad Village in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Red Apple Inn/Army and Navy Academy

Photographed by Kevin W., January 23, 2025

1. Red Apple Inn / Army and Navy Academy Marker

Inscription. Following the realignment of Coast Highway, the Red Apple Inn was built in 1927, one of three lodging establishments built fronting the new State Highway. The Inn’s popularity waned during the Depression and the building was sold. In 1936 the original restaurant and lodgings were leased and later purchased by the Davis Military Academy of Pacific Beach, changing their name at that time to the Army and Navy Academy. As the military school outgrew the original structures, a campus construction program was begun and following World War II, classrooms, dormitories, and a large gymnasium/auditorium were added.

Erected by City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 33° 9.768′ N, 117° 21.269′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. It is in Carlsbad Village. It is on Carlsbad Boulevard 0.1 miles south of Cypress Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2605 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad CA 92008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Twin Inns Granary

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(about 500 feet away); Heritage Hall (about 600 feet away); Carlsbad's First Firehouse (about 600 feet away); Relocating the Gazebo (about 700 feet away); The Twin Inns Gazebo (about 700 feet away); The Magee House (about 700 feet away); St. Michael's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 23, 2025

2. Red Apple Inn / Army and Navy Academy Marker

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Photographed by Kevin W., January 23, 2025

3. Red Apple Inn / Army and Navy Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.