Guidebook for Carlsbad
Food Scene
Señor Grubby's
377 Carlsbad Village DrCali-style Mexican
Roosevelt Street
Roosevelt StreetAuthentic Mexican
The absolute best place to get coffee and breakfast in Carlsbad. HIGHLY recommended
3091 Roosevelt St
3091 Roosevelt StreetThe absolute best place to get coffee and breakfast in Carlsbad. HIGHLY recommended
cash-only sushi spot (closed sundays). They open in the AM until they sell out, so go early
8 locals recommend
Yoshino
2913 State Stcash-only sushi spot (closed sundays). They open in the AM until they sell out, so go early
Everything Else
South Carlsbad State Beach
Great surf spot
Albertsons
Our grocery store
Carlsbad Village Station
2775 State StTake the train from here to downtown San Diego
El Torito Market
3163 Roosevelt StPick up any produce or meat you may need here (it's cheap!)
Tamarack Beach
A wide open beach great for a day out
Terra Mar Point
5399 County Hwy S21Come here at low tide to see the uncovered sea life and reef
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Drfun for the kids
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrA great place to hike or watch the gliders take off
Sunset Cliffs
Another great place to check out tide pools at low tide
our favorite "out of the way" neighborhood in San Diego. Worth checking out for dinner and drinks
42 locals recommend
Normal Heights
our favorite "out of the way" neighborhood in San Diego. Worth checking out for dinner and drinks
Take the Coaster from Carlsbad to the city. Tons of restaurants and bars right next to the train station in the Gaslamp
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Take the Coaster from Carlsbad to the city. Tons of restaurants and bars right next to the train station in the Gaslamp
Drinks & Nightlife
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrA local staple. Great microbrews and good pizza.
The Compass
300 Carlsbad Village DrOur favorite gastropub