Matt n Ashleys guidebook to Carlsbad
Food scene
Local Sushi Master making excellent sushi. This is only a pickup window and is cash only. Very small menu, and somewhat basic, but that is what also makes it the best. Rolls also start at $8. They are closed Sunday and Monday, and usually sellout by 1:00. It iOS a lunch only, and an early lunch at that. Enjoy.
20 min walk
8 locals recommend
Yoshino
2913 State StLocal Sushi Master making excellent sushi. This is only a pickup window and is cash only. Very small menu, and somewhat basic, but that is what also makes it the best. Rolls also start at $8. They are closed Sunday and Monday, and usually sellout by 1:00. It iOS a lunch only, and an early lunch at that. Enjoy.
20 min walk
Excellent pizza and pastas. Family owned and operated. Great place to bring the kids too.
20 Min walk from juniper
Roosevelt Pizzeria
3067 Roosevelt StExcellent pizza and pastas. Family owned and operated. Great place to bring the kids too.
20 Min walk from juniper
Excellent date night place. Great cocktail program, and a menu centered around food you would make at the "Campfire" Same ownership as Jeune Et Jolie next door (which earned a Michelin Star in 2020)
100 locals recommend
Campfire
2725 State StExcellent date night place. Great cocktail program, and a menu centered around food you would make at the "Campfire" Same ownership as Jeune Et Jolie next door (which earned a Michelin Star in 2020)
Mas Fina Cantina Inc
2780 State StGreat local spot to grab a drink. Outdoor patio to soak up the scene.
Great, long standing Mexican, chicken joint. Breakfast lunch and Dinner.
15 locals recommend
Pollos Maria
3055 Harding StGreat, long standing Mexican, chicken joint. Breakfast lunch and Dinner.
Amazing, "trendy" donuts that will most likely be the best donuts you have ever had. Brown Butter donuts are "all time"
21 locals recommend
The Goods
2965 State StAmazing, "trendy" donuts that will most likely be the best donuts you have ever had. Brown Butter donuts are "all time"
Great spot for families and young people alike. Downstairs has plenty of room for kids to run around, and some lawn games. Upstairs is where the young adults dance to a DJ and stay out late.
24 locals recommend
Park 101
3040 Carlsbad BlvdGreat spot for families and young people alike. Downstairs has plenty of room for kids to run around, and some lawn games. Upstairs is where the young adults dance to a DJ and stay out late.
Café Topes
3091 Roosevelt StBest breakfast in town. Wait times on weekends can be long.
Great smoothie/juice bar with a large outdoor seating area. Not cheap, but very good.
24 locals recommend
Choice Juicery
430 Carlsbad Village DrGreat smoothie/juice bar with a large outdoor seating area. Not cheap, but very good.
Great German inspired meat market/small Specialty grocery store and good diner style restaurant. A must in Carlsbad.
26 locals recommend
Tip Top Meats
6118 Paseo Del NorteGreat German inspired meat market/small Specialty grocery store and good diner style restaurant. A must in Carlsbad.
Sightseeing
Excellent local surfshop that will have everything you need from rentals to gear. This shop was also Tony Hawks first sponsor.Yew!
Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines
2975 Carlsbad BoulevardExcellent local surfshop that will have everything you need from rentals to gear. This shop was also Tony Hawks first sponsor.Yew!
Great beach within walking distance. Fun little waves good for all
Abilities and eve a fun little right off the south jetty. Gets busy in the summer but always has room for everyone.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
Great beach within walking distance. Fun little waves good for all
Abilities and eve a fun little right off the south jetty. Gets busy in the summer but always has room for everyone.