Guidebook for Carlsbad
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteFun for outdoor walking and shopping and munchies
Ralphs
7140 Avenida EncinasGreat grocery store.
South Carlsbad State Beach
Yay beach!
Gemological Institute of America
5345 Armada Dr2.5 miles away on back roads.
Legoland Drive
Legoland DriveFun for adults too!
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteAmazing at certain times of year (check their website.)
Great for dog-walking (although there is plenty of lawn around us also.)
8 locals recommend
Poinsettia Park
6600 Hidden Valley RdGreat for dog-walking (although there is plenty of lawn around us also.)
Batiquitos Lagoon
Gorgeous bird-watching and strolling.
Carlsbad Village
One of my favorite walking-around little towns.
Encinitas
My other favorite walking-around town.
When you want to pay a lot for a truly amazing theater experience. They bring you drinks and food while you recline in HUGE seats. ;)
87 locals recommend
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino RealWhen you want to pay a lot for a truly amazing theater experience. They bring you drinks and food while you recline in HUGE seats. ;)
Food Scene
St. Tropez Bistro
7150 Avenida EncinasLovely and casual French bistro
Sushi Kuchi
4475 Mission BlvdYummy and casual, "real" sushi.