Carlsbad Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Enjoy a stroll through the beach side Carlsbad Village. Enjoy taking pictures next to the famous murals, try one of the local coffee shops or shop at the boutique stores. There is a wonderful Farmers Market every Wednesday at 3PM on State Street.
158 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village
Enjoy a stroll through the beach side Carlsbad Village. Enjoy taking pictures next to the famous murals, try one of the local coffee shops or shop at the boutique stores. There is a wonderful Farmers Market every Wednesday at 3PM on State Street.
Food scene
Pizza by the slice in a laid back environment.
Cafe Topes is a small cafe run by a wonderful local family. They use many local high quality ingredients and are located right in the Carlsbad Village. This restaurant is counter service with indoor or outdoor seating. Try one of their creative daily specials. Honorable mentions are their cinnamon rolls, anything with Cardiff Crack (a local made and house smoked burgundy infused tri tip) and their multiple eggs benedict recipes. Dont let the line out the door intimidate you.
37 locals recommend
Café Topes
3091 Roosevelt StCafe Topes is a small cafe run by a wonderful local family. They use many local high quality ingredients and are located right in the Carlsbad Village. This restaurant is counter service with indoor or outdoor seating. Try one of their creative daily specials. Honorable mentions are their cinnamon rolls, anything with Cardiff Crack (a local made and house smoked burgundy infused tri tip) and their multiple eggs benedict recipes. Dont let the line out the door intimidate you.
The Goods
2965 State StAmazing craft doughnuts made hourly.
Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy gourmet food and cocktails with different approaches and creative techniques? Campfire has a unique ambiance with the restaurant being built in an original automotive shop. Enjoy the highest quality food and drink in a fun laid back atmosphere.
100 locals recommend
Campfire
2725 State StAre you a foodie? Do you enjoy gourmet food and cocktails with different approaches and creative techniques? Campfire has a unique ambiance with the restaurant being built in an original automotive shop. Enjoy the highest quality food and drink in a fun laid back atmosphere.
Casual Mexican food with a fun So Cal twist. Swing by on Taco Tuesday for bargain priced Tacos and draft beer.
31 locals recommend
Señor Grubby's
377 Carlsbad Village DrCasual Mexican food with a fun So Cal twist. Swing by on Taco Tuesday for bargain priced Tacos and draft beer.
Local sandwich spot with a great menu. Generous portions with quality ingredients. Grab a draft beer and sit on the patio or hang out inside with community seating and Reggae playing in the background
29 locals recommend
Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak AveLocal sandwich spot with a great menu. Generous portions with quality ingredients. Grab a draft beer and sit on the patio or hang out inside with community seating and Reggae playing in the background
Maybe the coolest food court ever! Huge selection of different foods & desserts from individual vendors inside of a giant windmill. There is also a bar and sometimes live music.
15 locals recommend
Windmill Food Hall
890 Palomar Airport RdMaybe the coolest food court ever! Huge selection of different foods & desserts from individual vendors inside of a giant windmill. There is also a bar and sometimes live music.
Family friendly fun & loud pizza place with unique recipes and beer. Pizza port is also a local brewery with a detached beer garden/beer liquor store.
98 locals recommend
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrFamily friendly fun & loud pizza place with unique recipes and beer. Pizza port is also a local brewery with a detached beer garden/beer liquor store.
High quality Italian food with a wide selection on the menu from seafood to pasta. Great service and ambiance with a more casual vibe in the quaint Carlsbad Village.
31 locals recommend
Fresco Trattoria & Bar
264 Carlsbad Village DriveHigh quality Italian food with a wide selection on the menu from seafood to pasta. Great service and ambiance with a more casual vibe in the quaint Carlsbad Village.
Craft gourmet coffee with a unique vibe. If you like something out of the box make sure to give them a try.
9 locals recommend
Steady State Roasting Co.
2562 State StCraft gourmet coffee with a unique vibe. If you like something out of the box make sure to give them a try.
Shopping
Local favorite places to shop for goods of groceries.
Excellent open air mall with many name brand stores. Enjoy walking around and finding a store for everyone.
400 locals recommend
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteExcellent open air mall with many name brand stores. Enjoy walking around and finding a store for everyone.
Go feed the whole family for an affordable amount at the outdoor food court. Great hot dogs and whole pizzas for a bargain. Get bargain priced gas for your travels and stock up on supplies for your stay. All services only available to Costco members.
150 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrGo feed the whole family for an affordable amount at the outdoor food court. Great hot dogs and whole pizzas for a bargain. Get bargain priced gas for your travels and stock up on supplies for your stay. All services only available to Costco members.
Great supermarket with a wide variety from regular groceries to specialty items.
39 locals recommend
Ralphs
7140 Avenida EncinasGreat supermarket with a wide variety from regular groceries to specialty items.
Beach & Lagoon
Local Beaches and Bodies of water.
This is the beach right across the street from the home. Grab a towel and head down the stairs. Soak up some sun or go for a swim. When the tide is low there are tide pools filled with little sea creatures. Fun for everyone!
6 locals recommend
Terra Mar Point
5399 County Hwy S21This is the beach right across the street from the home. Grab a towel and head down the stairs. Soak up some sun or go for a swim. When the tide is low there are tide pools filled with little sea creatures. Fun for everyone!
The lagoon is a great spot to go fishing west of the 5 highway. East of the highway you can rent jet skis, paddle boards or just hang out.
18 locals recommend
Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Lagoon PlaceThe lagoon is a great spot to go fishing west of the 5 highway. East of the highway you can rent jet skis, paddle boards or just hang out.
Tamarack Beach
Great place to soak up some sun or play in the water.
Theme Park
LEGOLAND is a lego based theme park. Super close to the house and fun for the kiddos.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLEGOLAND is a lego based theme park. Super close to the house and fun for the kiddos.
Sightseeing
World famous flower fields. You can take a walking tour or ride along in a tractor.
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteWorld famous flower fields. You can take a walking tour or ride along in a tractor.