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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lanai
1114 N Coast Hwy 101If 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101The BEST fish tacos, Shrimp Po'boy, oysters and casual ambience.
NaPizza
615 S Coast Hwy 101Square 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101Best 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas BlvdChicken 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101Pour over coffee and across the street from some Surf shops.
Trendier coffee spot but great tasting coffee.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101 Trendier coffee spot but great tasting coffee.
Next to Surfy Surfy... great, casual local spot to grab a cup of coffee.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101Next 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 AveLiterally 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fidel's Little Mexico
607 Valley AveGREAT 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campfire
2725 State StAmazing 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...
Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo AvenueReally.good.sushi.
Reminds you of an upscale, homey cafeteria with comfort foods AND really good.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Plates
12857 El Camino RealReminds you of an upscale, homey cafeteria with comfort foods AND really good.
Vegetarian option with great acai bowls and lunch bowls.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EVE Encinitas
575 S Coast Hwy 101Vegetarian 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle BarcelonaLarge 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrYou 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leucadia Donut Shoppe
1604 N Coast Hwy 101Homemade 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrBest donuts and variety of donuts in town as well as assortments of cookies and other pastries.
The BEST sub sandwiches... Jersey style.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jersey Mike's Subs
5657 Balboa AveThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs BlvdIf 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 RealThe closest thing to Chicago Style Deep dish and thin crust pizza. Still not as good as Chicago but will do...
SusieCakes
7610 Via CampanileBest cupcakes in town.
Great hamburger joint and a way better alternative than Mc Donald's.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Habit Burger Grill
4175 Genesee AveGreat hamburger joint and a way better alternative than Mc Donald's.
Luna Grill - La Costa
7615 Via CampanileReally 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Keno's Restaurant
158 N Coast Hwy 101If 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101Great pizzas and love their gluten free pizza.
King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del NorteGreat family spot for seafood.
Higher end restaurant with scenic views of the ocean...
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Higher 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101The 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveFUN, 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyAmazing 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101Famous 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardiff State Beach
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ponto State Beach Jetty
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino RealThe seats recline and you can order food & alcohol directly to your seat.
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrGreat zoo with tons of open spaces to allow you to get closeup to wildlife.
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StONLY 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas Bazaar
459 S Coast Hwy 101From Sound healing bowls to clothing, local finds from local vendors and close to store shopping. ONLY OPEN on Saturday and Sunday.