Guidebook for Carlsbad
Food Scene
Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island DrGreat mojitos and mexican fare
Great fish tacos and sandwiches located just behind Jersey Mikes and Starbucks across the freeway in Ralphs center
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe
7110 Avenida EncinasGreat fish tacos and sandwiches located just behind Jersey Mikes and Starbucks across the freeway in Ralphs center
If you are a fan, there's one close by- pin Avenida Encinas north of Palomar Airport Rd. In center with McDonalds, Miguel’s, Draft Republic and more
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
5950 Avenida EncinasIf you are a fan, there's one close by- pin Avenida Encinas north of Palomar Airport Rd. In center with McDonalds, Miguel’s, Draft Republic and more
can't go wrong here. Right across from Outlet Mall on Paseo del Norte.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
P.F. Chang's
40762 Winchester Rdcan't go wrong here. Right across from Outlet Mall on Paseo del Norte.
Amazing large portions for breakfast lunch or dinner or shop in the market!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tip Top Meats
6118 Paseo Del NorteAmazing large portions for breakfast lunch or dinner or shop in the market!
grass fed, farm to table, yum. Located in the Costco parking lot on Palomar Airport Rd in Carlsbad- along with veggie grill, Starbucks, Mexican, Bundt cakes and a cookie place
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams Avegrass fed, farm to table, yum. Located in the Costco parking lot on Palomar Airport Rd in Carlsbad- along with veggie grill, Starbucks, Mexican, Bundt cakes and a cookie place
Local country style food - everything anyone would want for breakfast lunch or dinner- on Coast Highway between D & E Street
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas Cafe
531 S Coast Hwy 101Local country style food - everything anyone would want for breakfast lunch or dinner- on Coast Highway between D & E Street
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101for the best fish tacos and poke!
Great food to share at happy hour- mussels, and more. Outdoor seating, great food and wine
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StGreat food to share at happy hour- mussels, and more. Outdoor seating, great food and wine
Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros AveGreat breakfast place
The Miller's Table
514 S Coast HwyGreat place for lunch and wine
With an acclaimed local chef and craft beer- you can’t miss
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local Tap House
308 S Coast HwyWith an acclaimed local chef and craft beer- you can’t miss
Balinese food, small plates, curated beer and wine list
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyBalinese food, small plates, curated beer and wine list
Small food hall with multiple vendors- look at website to see current vendors. Behind gas station on NE corner of Paseo del Norte & Palomar Airport Rd. Some Vendors may have changed since Covid. Most entrees around $13
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Windmill Food Hall
890 Palomar Airport RdSmall food hall with multiple vendors- look at website to see current vendors. Behind gas station on NE corner of Paseo del Norte & Palomar Airport Rd. Some Vendors may have changed since Covid. Most entrees around $13
Coast Highway / west side just before gas station on Cassidy. The most creative and sustainable sushi in southern california. I recommend you order omakase “chefs choice” sushi . I never order anything else on the menu. The owners are friend/ acquaintances of mine- they also own the Whet Noodle in the same building, Shootz in Tremont, a fresh dead food to go joint called The Brine Box that just opened on the Oceanside Pier and The Plot (plant based mostly creative vegan food a block North.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
1815 S Coast HwyCoast Highway / west side just before gas station on Cassidy. The most creative and sustainable sushi in southern california. I recommend you order omakase “chefs choice” sushi . I never order anything else on the menu. The owners are friend/ acquaintances of mine- they also own the Whet Noodle in the same building, Shootz in Tremont, a fresh dead food to go joint called The Brine Box that just opened on the Oceanside Pier and The Plot (plant based mostly creative vegan food a block North.
Excellent creative plant based menu- lovely outdoor patio
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Plot
1733 S Coast HwyExcellent creative plant based menu- lovely outdoor patio
I’m obsessed with their Stromboli! NY style pizza by the slice or pie!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bongiorno's
524 Stevens AveI’m obsessed with their Stromboli! NY style pizza by the slice or pie!
Excellent Korean Japanese cafe with small outdoor patio. Crispy chicken rice bowl my fave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CHIKO
101 N Coast Hwy 101Excellent Korean Japanese cafe with small outdoor patio. Crispy chicken rice bowl my fave
This is upscale, inventive Japanese cuisine - crafted by Brilliant young chef William Eick. No sushi on the menu.
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Matsu
626 South Tremont StreetThis is upscale, inventive Japanese cuisine - crafted by Brilliant young chef William Eick. No sushi on the menu.
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Sublime Tap House
Yummy lumpia, rice bowls and curry
Drinks & Nightlife
Tons of restaurants, bars, winery and craft beer and coffee and natural food establisments. From La Costa Avenue South for miles on Coast Highway Encinitas - Leucadia- Cardiff- Solana Beach- Del Mar
North Coast Highway 101
North Coast Highway 101Tons of restaurants, bars, winery and craft beer and coffee and natural food establisments. From La Costa Avenue South for miles on Coast Highway Encinitas - Leucadia- Cardiff- Solana Beach- Del Mar
In the back is a BBQ restaurant called Smoke & Salt. Right on Coast Highway in Leucadia
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leucadian
1542 N Coast Hwy 101In the back is a BBQ restaurant called Smoke & Salt. Right on Coast Highway in Leucadia
Everything Else
The Coaster and some Amtrak trains stop here. See gonctd.com for details and schedules
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
6511 Avenida EncinasThe Coaster and some Amtrak trains stop here. See gonctd.com for details and schedules
right up the street. Free Parking at the north end of campground or park on Avenida Encinas and walk over the RR bridge. Then you can head south inside the campground or walk down to the beach- no pets allowed on the beach
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Carlsbad State Beach
right up the street. Free Parking at the north end of campground or park on Avenida Encinas and walk over the RR bridge. Then you can head south inside the campground or walk down to the beach- no pets allowed on the beach
Expensive, but interesting to see- even as an adult.
1249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrExpensive, but interesting to see- even as an adult.
Rent a boat, cruise around this interesting, arty community. Lunch at Hernandos Hideaway
Del Dios Community Park
20175 Lake DrRent a boat, cruise around this interesting, arty community. Lunch at Hernandos Hideaway
Outlet mall with shops and restaurants both sides of the street. On Paseo del Norte just north of Palomar airport Rd
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteOutlet mall with shops and restaurants both sides of the street. On Paseo del Norte just north of Palomar airport Rd
Lots of restaurants, museums, dance, art, events on San Diego Bay
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Público de Liberty
2820 Historic Decatur RdLots of restaurants, museums, dance, art, events on San Diego Bay
Turn left on Palmer and go to the 2nd or 3rd entry to industrial center. It is facing the street on the north end.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prager Brothers Artisan Breads
1252 University AveTurn left on Palmer and go to the 2nd or 3rd entry to industrial center. It is facing the street on the north end.
Vista Farmer's Market
325 S Melrose DrOpen every Saturday
Nice park with aquatic center, skate park, dog park, basketball courts
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Comunitario Alga Norte
6565 Alicante RdNice park with aquatic center, skate park, dog park, basketball courts
Nearest park- includes pickleball and tennis courts kids play structures , sports fields- and a dog park.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Poinsettia
6600 Hidden Valley RdNearest park- includes pickleball and tennis courts kids play structures , sports fields- and a dog park.
Sightseeing
Beautiful trail along side a local lagoon. Pets on leash welcome.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
7380 Gabbiano LnBeautiful trail along side a local lagoon. Pets on leash welcome.
Take a hike on the many trails
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
1580 Cannon RdTake a hike on the many trails
Catch a glimpse of Southern California Culture
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View WayCatch a glimpse of Southern California Culture
Beautiful Park and hiking trails
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Dieguito County Park
1628 Lomas Santa Fe DrBeautiful Park and hiking trails
Gardens
Free entry to the Meditation Gardens overlooking the ocean
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StFree entry to the Meditation Gardens overlooking the ocean
A spectacular place to visit for all ages
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrA spectacular place to visit for all ages
Food scene
On Vulcan Avenue and Union on Sundays from 10-2. See what’s fresh from local farmers
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StOn Vulcan Avenue and Union on Sundays from 10-2. See what’s fresh from local farmers