Guidebook for Carlsbad

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Guidebook for Carlsbad

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If you love Hawaii or have never been, you'll get a little taste of local Hawaiian flavor, hibiscus teas and a cozy little bungalow feel.
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The Lanai
1114 N Coast Hwy 101
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If you love Hawaii or have never been, you'll get a little taste of local Hawaiian flavor, hibiscus teas and a cozy little bungalow feel.
The BEST fish tacos, Shrimp Po'boy, oysters and casual ambience.
138 helybéli ajánlásával
Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101
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The BEST fish tacos, Shrimp Po'boy, oysters and casual ambience.
Square pizza... enough said :)
NaPizza
615 S Coast Hwy 101
Square pizza... enough said :)
Best vegan and vegetarian options in town... love the quality of their food and ingredients. Also get the Kombucha on tap.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
GOODONYA® Organic Eatery
1051 S Coast Hwy 101
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Best vegan and vegetarian options in town... love the quality of their food and ingredients. Also get the Kombucha on tap.
Chicken everything... but responsibly sourced!!! Owned and operated by Top Chef Winner Richard Blais. Make sure to get the deviled eggs :)
26 helybéli ajánlásával
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas Blvd
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Chicken everything... but responsibly sourced!!! Owned and operated by Top Chef Winner Richard Blais. Make sure to get the deviled eggs :)
Pour over coffee and across the street from some Surf shops.
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Philz Coffee
1060 S Coast Hwy 101
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Pour over coffee and across the street from some Surf shops.
Trendier coffee spot but great tasting coffee.
82 helybéli ajánlásával
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101
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Trendier coffee spot but great tasting coffee.
Next to Surfy Surfy... great, casual local spot to grab a cup of coffee.
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Coffee Coffee
970 N Coast Hwy 101
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Next to Surfy Surfy... great, casual local spot to grab a cup of coffee.
Literally a "hide away" cafe tucked away in the heart of Solana Beach. Small, cozy and the food reminds you of home.
Hide Away Cafe
150 S Acacia Ave
Literally a "hide away" cafe tucked away in the heart of Solana Beach. Small, cozy and the food reminds you of home.
GREAT Mexican and just right next door is it's competitor (separate owner) Tony's Jacal... another great Mexican spot.
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Fidel's Little Mexico
607 Valley Ave
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GREAT Mexican and just right next door is it's competitor (separate owner) Tony's Jacal... another great Mexican spot.
Amazing food and you have to call for reservations. Sit's right next door to a wine bar. You can't go wrong between Duck and Crispy Brussel sprouts...
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Campfire
2725 State St
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Amazing food and you have to call for reservations. Sit's right next door to a wine bar. You can't go wrong between Duck and Crispy Brussel sprouts...
Really.good.sushi.
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Zenbu Sushi
2003 San Elijo Avenue
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Really.good.sushi.
Reminds you of an upscale, homey cafeteria with comfort foods AND really good.
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Urban Plates
12857 El Camino Real
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Reminds you of an upscale, homey cafeteria with comfort foods AND really good.
Vegetarian option with great acai bowls and lunch bowls.
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EVE Encinitas
575 S Coast Hwy 101
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Vegetarian option with great acai bowls and lunch bowls.
Large and very busy Mexican restaurant complete with Mariachi singers. In the middle of the Forum Shopping Center with Urban Outfitters, Tilly's and an Apple Store.
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Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle Barcelona
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Large and very busy Mexican restaurant complete with Mariachi singers. In the middle of the Forum Shopping Center with Urban Outfitters, Tilly's and an Apple Store.
You can get really good pizza, baked wings and a variety of beers on tap, IPA's Stouts... they support local craft breweries. Kids can use the few arcade machines and candy/toy vending machines.
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Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village Dr
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You can get really good pizza, baked wings and a variety of beers on tap, IPA's Stouts... they support local craft breweries. Kids can use the few arcade machines and candy/toy vending machines.
Homemade donuts and family owned. Good coffee too.
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Leucadia Donut Shoppe
1604 N Coast Hwy 101
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Homemade donuts and family owned. Good coffee too.
Best donuts and variety of donuts in town as well as assortments of cookies and other pastries.
73 helybéli ajánlásával
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen Dr
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Best donuts and variety of donuts in town as well as assortments of cookies and other pastries.
The BEST sub sandwiches... Jersey style.
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Jersey Mike's Subs
5657 Balboa Ave
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The BEST sub sandwiches... Jersey style.
If you're vegetarian or Vegan, excellent place for fast food. Non GMO, Gluten free, organic options... Get their dairy-free, meatless chili fries...
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
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If you're vegetarian or Vegan, excellent place for fast food. Non GMO, Gluten free, organic options... Get their dairy-free, meatless chili fries...
The closest thing to Chicago Style Deep dish and thin crust pizza. Still not as good as Chicago but will do...
Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub
337 N El Camino Real
The closest thing to Chicago Style Deep dish and thin crust pizza. Still not as good as Chicago but will do...
Best cupcakes in town.
SusieCakes
7610 Via Campanile
Best cupcakes in town.
Great hamburger joint and a way better alternative than Mc Donald's.
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The Habit Burger Grill
4175 Genesee Ave
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Great hamburger joint and a way better alternative than Mc Donald's.
Really good Mediterranean Food
Luna Grill - La Costa
7615 Via Campanile
Really good Mediterranean Food
If you're hungover and broke, this is a good breakfast place to go to :) Greasy, cheap but good. Not great, good.
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Captain Keno's Restaurant
158 N Coast Hwy 101
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If you're hungover and broke, this is a good breakfast place to go to :) Greasy, cheap but good. Not great, good.
Great pizzas and love their gluten free pizza.
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Pandora's Pizza
828 N Coast Hwy 101
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Great pizzas and love their gluten free pizza.
Great family spot for seafood.
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King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del Norte
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Great family spot for seafood.
Higher end restaurant with scenic views of the ocean...
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Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101
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Higher end restaurant with scenic views of the ocean...

Drinks & Nightlife

The most L.A. place here in North County. If you're a Millennial, you'll love it... Baby Boomer, not so much.
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SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101
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The most L.A. place here in North County. If you're a Millennial, you'll love it... Baby Boomer, not so much.
FUN, intimate venue for live music... you'd be pleasantly surprised what bands appear.
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Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
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FUN, intimate venue for live music... you'd be pleasantly surprised what bands appear.
Amazing food... and great tasting beer. Scenic views of their manmade garden. If you're a vegetarian, you'll be shocked that their veggie burger takes like meat.
232 helybéli ajánlásával
Stone Sörfőzde
1999 Citracado Parkwy
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Amazing food... and great tasting beer. Scenic views of their manmade garden. If you're a vegetarian, you'll be shocked that their veggie burger takes like meat.
Famous for their black IPA's... next to Napizza (excellent pizza) and shopping downtown.
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101
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Famous for their black IPA's... next to Napizza (excellent pizza) and shopping downtown.

Parks & Nature

We LOVE this beach because of the Surfing and a lagoon that kids can swim in during low and high tides. If you are interested in going, please ask us for the PARKING PASS. Parking gets a bit frustrating but if you're patient, people do come and go or you can park on the street.
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Cardiff State Beach
99 helybéli ajánlásával
We LOVE this beach because of the Surfing and a lagoon that kids can swim in during low and high tides. If you are interested in going, please ask us for the PARKING PASS. Parking gets a bit frustrating but if you're patient, people do come and go or you can park on the street.
Sandy beaches and great surf. Only a 7 minute drive from the house at the bottom of La Costa Avenue.
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Ponto State Beach Jetty
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Sandy beaches and great surf. Only a 7 minute drive from the house at the bottom of La Costa Avenue.
A stunning garden that overlooks the ocean. You'll find many people meditating here and brings a sense of calm, ocean breezes and breath taking botanical plants and florals.
130 helybéli ajánlásával
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd St
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A stunning garden that overlooks the ocean. You'll find many people meditating here and brings a sense of calm, ocean breezes and breath taking botanical plants and florals.

Entertainment & Activities

The seats recline and you can order food & alcohol directly to your seat.
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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino Real
87 helybéli ajánlásával
The seats recline and you can order food & alcohol directly to your seat.
1249 helybéli ajánlásával
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
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Great zoo with tons of open spaces to allow you to get closeup to wildlife.
967 helybéli ajánlásával
San Diego-i Állatkert Szafariparkja
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 helybéli ajánlásával
Great zoo with tons of open spaces to allow you to get closeup to wildlife.

Shopping

ONLY ON SUNDAY MORNING'S from 10am - 2pm... homemade root beers to locally grown vegetables to a carnival like line-up of food vendors from Indian to South African... a fun, local market to get a bit of everything.
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Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union St
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ONLY ON SUNDAY MORNING'S from 10am - 2pm... homemade root beers to locally grown vegetables to a carnival like line-up of food vendors from Indian to South African... a fun, local market to get a bit of everything.
From Sound healing bowls to clothing, local finds from local vendors and close to store shopping. ONLY OPEN on Saturday and Sunday.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Encinitas Bazaar
459 S Coast Hwy 101
6 helybéli ajánlásával
From Sound healing bowls to clothing, local finds from local vendors and close to store shopping. ONLY OPEN on Saturday and Sunday.