Christina's Local Guidebook
Food scene
This is our favorite pizza joint in Carlsbad! Try the stuffed shells - sometimes they run out!
Roosevelt Pizzeria
3067 Roosevelt StThis is our favorite pizza joint in Carlsbad! Try the stuffed shells - sometimes they run out!
Barrel Republic Carlsbad
2961 State StFor the beer lovers 🍻
Delicious burritos, grab-n-go Mexican food, or hang on their patio!
24 locals recommend
Roberto's Taco - Del Mar
2206 Carmel Valley RdDelicious burritos, grab-n-go Mexican food, or hang on their patio!
Alce 101
243 N Hwy 101Sushi Lounge Encinitas
461 Santa Fe DrBest sushi in town :)
MIKKO SUSHI
330 Main StGreat sushi in the Vista area
Monarch Ocean Pub
yummy brunch, amazing ocean views, great drinks
Rare Society
Bars
Carruth Cellars Tasting Room
2727 State StIf you enjoy 🍷 and people-watching
for the wine lovers (multiple locations around the city!)
22 locals recommend
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery & Tasting Room
118 S Cedros Avefor the wine lovers (multiple locations around the city!)
absolute best natural wines! drink there or browse their many bottles for takeaway! they also do dinner reservations.
Vino Carta Solana Beach
absolute best natural wines! drink there or browse their many bottles for takeaway! they also do dinner reservations.
Coffee
Yum! Best coffee in Carlsbad. Awesome place to hang or do some work. Close to the beach, too.
9 locals recommend
Steady State Roasting Co.
2562 State StYum! Best coffee in Carlsbad. Awesome place to hang or do some work. Close to the beach, too.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines
Blue Bottle Coffee
3725 Paseo PlNeighborhoods
Great shopping and food! Ample parking. Try Blue Bottle Coffee - delish!
24 locals recommend
One Paseo
3725 Paseo PlGreat shopping and food! Ample parking. Try Blue Bottle Coffee - delish!
quaint little beach town where you can find great restaurants, bars, and shopping... plus, the ocean!
Leucadia
quaint little beach town where you can find great restaurants, bars, and shopping... plus, the ocean!
Cardiff
fun little beach town! Check out Best Pizza and Brew
Music Venues
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Avegreat place to catch live music
City advice
Don't miss
The San Diego County/Del Mar Fair in the summertime!
2023: Fair runs from JUNE 7 - JULY 4
Search for "San Diego County Fair" for more info!
Don't miss
Del Mar Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round)
The Del Mar Farmers Market offers pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, potted herbs, orchids, international cuisine, seafood, bread and baked goods, hummus, honey, fruit juice, and arts & crafts.
The Market operates year-round
Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
on the lower outdoor parking lot at
1050 Camino Del Mar / Civic Center
with Free Parking in the Garage
Don't miss
Del Mar Racing - "where the turf meets the surf"
2023:
Jul 21 - Sep 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
First Post 2 PM, Fridays at 4 PM. Gates open 2 hrs before first post.
Recurs every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Don't miss
Del Mar Beer Fest: Saturday, July 22, 2023
Del Mar Beer Fest
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014