Guidebook for Carlsbad

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Guidebook for Carlsbad

Food Scene

If you love Hawaii or have never been, you'll get a little taste of local Hawaiian flavor, hibiscus teas and a cozy little bungalow feel.
6 localnici recomandă
The Lanai
1114 N Coast Hwy 101
6 localnici recomandă
If you love Hawaii or have never been, you'll get a little taste of local Hawaiian flavor, hibiscus teas and a cozy little bungalow feel.
The BEST fish tacos, Shrimp Po'boy, oysters and casual ambience.
138 localnici recomandă
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101
138 localnici recomandă
The BEST fish tacos, Shrimp Po'boy, oysters and casual ambience.
Square pizza... enough said :)
NaPizza
615 S Coast Hwy 101
Square pizza... enough said :)
Best vegan and vegetarian options in town... love the quality of their food and ingredients. Also get the Kombucha on tap.
41 localnici recomandă
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101
41 localnici recomandă
Best vegan and vegetarian options in town... love the quality of their food and ingredients. Also get the Kombucha on tap.
Chicken everything... but responsibly sourced!!! Owned and operated by Top Chef Winner Richard Blais. Make sure to get the deviled eggs :)
26 localnici recomandă
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas Blvd
26 localnici recomandă
Chicken everything... but responsibly sourced!!! Owned and operated by Top Chef Winner Richard Blais. Make sure to get the deviled eggs :)
Pour over coffee and across the street from some Surf shops.
31 localnici recomandă
Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101
31 localnici recomandă
Pour over coffee and across the street from some Surf shops.
Trendier coffee spot but great tasting coffee.
82 localnici recomandă
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101
82 localnici recomandă
Trendier coffee spot but great tasting coffee.
Next to Surfy Surfy... great, casual local spot to grab a cup of coffee.
64 localnici recomandă
Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101
64 localnici recomandă
Next to Surfy Surfy... great, casual local spot to grab a cup of coffee.
Literally a "hide away" cafe tucked away in the heart of Solana Beach. Small, cozy and the food reminds you of home.
Hide Away Cafe
150 S Acacia Ave
Literally a "hide away" cafe tucked away in the heart of Solana Beach. Small, cozy and the food reminds you of home.
GREAT Mexican and just right next door is it's competitor (separate owner) Tony's Jacal... another great Mexican spot.
47 localnici recomandă
Fidel's Little Mexico
607 Valley Ave
47 localnici recomandă
GREAT Mexican and just right next door is it's competitor (separate owner) Tony's Jacal... another great Mexican spot.
Amazing food and you have to call for reservations. Sit's right next door to a wine bar. You can't go wrong between Duck and Crispy Brussel sprouts...
100 localnici recomandă
Campfire
2725 State St
100 localnici recomandă
Amazing food and you have to call for reservations. Sit's right next door to a wine bar. You can't go wrong between Duck and Crispy Brussel sprouts...
Really.good.sushi.
21 localnici recomandă
Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo Avenue
21 localnici recomandă
Really.good.sushi.
Reminds you of an upscale, homey cafeteria with comfort foods AND really good.
54 localnici recomandă
Urban Plates
12857 El Camino Real
54 localnici recomandă
Reminds you of an upscale, homey cafeteria with comfort foods AND really good.
Vegetarian option with great acai bowls and lunch bowls.
14 localnici recomandă
EVE Encinitas
575 S Coast Hwy 101
14 localnici recomandă
Vegetarian option with great acai bowls and lunch bowls.
Large and very busy Mexican restaurant complete with Mariachi singers. In the middle of the Forum Shopping Center with Urban Outfitters, Tilly's and an Apple Store.
32 localnici recomandă
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle Barcelona
32 localnici recomandă
Large and very busy Mexican restaurant complete with Mariachi singers. In the middle of the Forum Shopping Center with Urban Outfitters, Tilly's and an Apple Store.
You can get really good pizza, baked wings and a variety of beers on tap, IPA's Stouts... they support local craft breweries. Kids can use the few arcade machines and candy/toy vending machines.
98 localnici recomandă
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village Dr
98 localnici recomandă
You can get really good pizza, baked wings and a variety of beers on tap, IPA's Stouts... they support local craft breweries. Kids can use the few arcade machines and candy/toy vending machines.
Homemade donuts and family owned. Good coffee too.
26 localnici recomandă
Leucadia Donut Shoppe
1604 N Coast Hwy 101
26 localnici recomandă
Homemade donuts and family owned. Good coffee too.
Best donuts and variety of donuts in town as well as assortments of cookies and other pastries.
73 localnici recomandă
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen Dr
73 localnici recomandă
Best donuts and variety of donuts in town as well as assortments of cookies and other pastries.
The BEST sub sandwiches... Jersey style.
10 localnici recomandă
Jersey Mike's Subs
5657 Balboa Ave
10 localnici recomandă
The BEST sub sandwiches... Jersey style.
If you're vegetarian or Vegan, excellent place for fast food. Non GMO, Gluten free, organic options... Get their dairy-free, meatless chili fries...
29 localnici recomandă
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
29 localnici recomandă
If you're vegetarian or Vegan, excellent place for fast food. Non GMO, Gluten free, organic options... Get their dairy-free, meatless chili fries...
The closest thing to Chicago Style Deep dish and thin crust pizza. Still not as good as Chicago but will do...
Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub
337 N El Camino Real
The closest thing to Chicago Style Deep dish and thin crust pizza. Still not as good as Chicago but will do...
Best cupcakes in town.
SusieCakes
7610 Via Campanile
Best cupcakes in town.
Great hamburger joint and a way better alternative than Mc Donald's.
21 localnici recomandă
The Habit Burger Grill
4175 Genesee Ave
21 localnici recomandă
Great hamburger joint and a way better alternative than Mc Donald's.
Really good Mediterranean Food
Luna Grill - La Costa
7615 Via Campanile
Really good Mediterranean Food
If you're hungover and broke, this is a good breakfast place to go to :) Greasy, cheap but good. Not great, good.
15 localnici recomandă
Captain Keno's Restaurant
158 N Coast Hwy 101
15 localnici recomandă
If you're hungover and broke, this is a good breakfast place to go to :) Greasy, cheap but good. Not great, good.
Great pizzas and love their gluten free pizza.
35 localnici recomandă
Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101
35 localnici recomandă
Great pizzas and love their gluten free pizza.
Great family spot for seafood.
22 localnici recomandă
King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del Norte
22 localnici recomandă
Great family spot for seafood.
Higher end restaurant with scenic views of the ocean...
121 localnici recomandă
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101
121 localnici recomandă
Higher end restaurant with scenic views of the ocean...

Drinks & Nightlife

The most L.A. place here in North County. If you're a Millennial, you'll love it... Baby Boomer, not so much.
51 localnici recomandă
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101
51 localnici recomandă
The most L.A. place here in North County. If you're a Millennial, you'll love it... Baby Boomer, not so much.
FUN, intimate venue for live music... you'd be pleasantly surprised what bands appear.
271 localnici recomandă
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
271 localnici recomandă
FUN, intimate venue for live music... you'd be pleasantly surprised what bands appear.
Amazing food... and great tasting beer. Scenic views of their manmade garden. If you're a vegetarian, you'll be shocked that their veggie burger takes like meat.
232 localnici recomandă
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado Parkwy
232 localnici recomandă
Amazing food... and great tasting beer. Scenic views of their manmade garden. If you're a vegetarian, you'll be shocked that their veggie burger takes like meat.
Famous for their black IPA's... next to Napizza (excellent pizza) and shopping downtown.
23 localnici recomandă
Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101
23 localnici recomandă
Famous for their black IPA's... next to Napizza (excellent pizza) and shopping downtown.

Parks & Nature

We LOVE this beach because of the Surfing and a lagoon that kids can swim in during low and high tides. If you are interested in going, please ask us for the PARKING PASS. Parking gets a bit frustrating but if you're patient, people do come and go or you can park on the street.
99 localnici recomandă
Cardiff State Beach
99 localnici recomandă
We LOVE this beach because of the Surfing and a lagoon that kids can swim in during low and high tides. If you are interested in going, please ask us for the PARKING PASS. Parking gets a bit frustrating but if you're patient, people do come and go or you can park on the street.
Sandy beaches and great surf. Only a 7 minute drive from the house at the bottom of La Costa Avenue.
49 localnici recomandă
Ponto State Beach Jetty
49 localnici recomandă
Sandy beaches and great surf. Only a 7 minute drive from the house at the bottom of La Costa Avenue.
A stunning garden that overlooks the ocean. You'll find many people meditating here and brings a sense of calm, ocean breezes and breath taking botanical plants and florals.
130 localnici recomandă
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd St
130 localnici recomandă
A stunning garden that overlooks the ocean. You'll find many people meditating here and brings a sense of calm, ocean breezes and breath taking botanical plants and florals.

Entertainment & Activities

The seats recline and you can order food & alcohol directly to your seat.
87 localnici recomandă
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino Real
87 localnici recomandă
The seats recline and you can order food & alcohol directly to your seat.
1249 localnici recomandă
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 localnici recomandă
Great zoo with tons of open spaces to allow you to get closeup to wildlife.
967 localnici recomandă
Parcul Safari al Grădinii Zoologice din San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 localnici recomandă
Great zoo with tons of open spaces to allow you to get closeup to wildlife.

Shopping

ONLY ON SUNDAY MORNING'S from 10am - 2pm... homemade root beers to locally grown vegetables to a carnival like line-up of food vendors from Indian to South African... a fun, local market to get a bit of everything.
59 localnici recomandă
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union St
59 localnici recomandă
ONLY ON SUNDAY MORNING'S from 10am - 2pm... homemade root beers to locally grown vegetables to a carnival like line-up of food vendors from Indian to South African... a fun, local market to get a bit of everything.
From Sound healing bowls to clothing, local finds from local vendors and close to store shopping. ONLY OPEN on Saturday and Sunday.
6 localnici recomandă
Encinitas Bazaar
459 S Coast Hwy 101
6 localnici recomandă
From Sound healing bowls to clothing, local finds from local vendors and close to store shopping. ONLY OPEN on Saturday and Sunday.