Guidebook for Carlsbad
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Great atmosphere with good music & food!
Coyote Bar & Grill
300 Carlsbad Village DrAlmost every night live music
The Compass
300 Carlsbad Village DrLounge bar, it closes at 2am
Barrel Republic Carlsbad
2961 State StSport bar / Brewery on tap and many tastes
Food Scene
Great fresh sustainable fish! Always there is line, it usually goes fast!
138 locals recommend
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101Great fresh sustainable fish! Always there is line, it usually goes fast!
Naked Cafe
300 Carlsbad Village DrGreat breakfast/lunch
This restaurant is in a little airport close by, you can enjoy breakfast to dinner, seeing some of aircrafts landing. Also the have some great live music some of the nights, check the calendar.
The Landings At Carlsbad
2198 Palomar Airport RdThis restaurant is in a little airport close by, you can enjoy breakfast to dinner, seeing some of aircrafts landing. Also the have some great live music some of the nights, check the calendar.
Café Topes
3091 Roosevelt StGreat for breakfast, good selection of teas too!
Bistro West
4960 Avenida EncinasVery close, good food!
West Steak and Seafood
5800 Avenida EncinasHaggo's Organic Taco
1302 N Coast Hwy 101Great fresh tacos only for lunch until 3pm
The Land & Water Company
2978 Carlsbad BlvdGood chef, sustainable fish, including sushi
Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe
7110 Avenida EncinasFresh fish sandwich, close by Ralphy's
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Good coffee
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Cafe and Bakery, old train station decor, very charming
BKK THAI KITCHEN
1818 Marron RdGood Thai food
Siam Queen Thai Bistro
3050 Pio Pico DrThai restaurant at Carlsbad Village
Gregorio's Restaurant
300 Carlsbad Village DrItalian food in the Village
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
Pizza woodfired
Mazen106
300 Carlsbad Village DrMediterranean restaurant and shop
Miguel's Cocina
2912 Shelter Island DrMexican restaurant
Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar
2958 Madison StSushi
Paon Restaurant & Bar
2975 Roosevelt StElegant food & wine, expensive
20|Twenty
5480 Grand Pacific DrPleasant outdoor for happy hour or dinner
Ocean Thai Cuisine
2455 Vista WayGreat food from morning to night,
right by the San Diego airport for your arrival or departure
59 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude San Diego
1980 Kettner BlvdGreat food from morning to night,
right by the San Diego airport for your arrival or departure
Unique atmosphere, cafe and restaurant with homemade food, close on weekends and open 24hs on week days
70 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E BroadwayUnique atmosphere, cafe and restaurant with homemade food, close on weekends and open 24hs on week days
Ocean view, great for happy hour sunset and music, upscale restaurant
7 locals recommend
Chandler's Restaurant & Lounge
1 Ponto RdOcean view, great for happy hour sunset and music, upscale restaurant
Campfire
2725 State StGreat atmosphere, grill and drinks.
Reservation is recommended.
Shopping
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteVery close, open sky mall
Forum Carlsbad
1923 Calle BarcelonaOpen mall with classy stores, near Jimbo's heath groceries
Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad Village DriveCharming stores and restaurants!
Parks & Nature
Quail Gardens Drive
Quail Gardens DriveBeautiful selection of plants!
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadEssentials
Ralphs
7140 Avenida EncinasCream of the Crop
2009 S Coast HwySprouts Farmers Market
2618 El Camino RealTrader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdWhole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101Arts & Culture
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada DrCalifornia Surf Museum
312 Pier View WayAll about Surf
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El PradoGreat art collection
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect StLux Art Institute
1578 S El Camino Real