City Guide

Carlsbad and the surrounding cities of Oceanside, Escondido, and Encinitas have plenty to offer. Here are some of our favorite options:

Dining

The Broken Yolk

15-minute walk

The La Costa location of the Food Network's Man v. Food-featured chain serves all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, sweet potato pancakes, Hawaiian-style Tiki-Toast, Western Benedict, and a selection of over 20 omelets plus sandwiches & burgers.

Rudy's Taco Shop

15-minute walk

Counter service featuring authentic Mexican cuisine such as street tacos, fish tacos, and rolled tacos.

Campfire

15-minutes by car

American food, small plates, and cocktails

Pizza Port

15-minutes by car

Family friendly pizza and popular local craft beer spot

Señor Grubby's

15-minutes by car

Family friendly fish tacos and street tacos

Barrel Republic Oceanside

15-minutes by car

Burgers, flat bread, and craft beer

The Compass

15-minutes by car

Pub food and cocktails

The Land & Water Co.

15-minutes by car

Sushi, surf & turf

333 Pacific

15-minutes by car

Upscale seaside seafood

Bluewater Grill

15-minutes by car

Fresh seafood and clam chowder

Pokewan

15-minutes by car

Fast casual poke bowls

Attractions

South Ponto Beach

10-minutes by car

South Ponto Beach is a rare gem in that it is one of the widest beaches in the county and exists in an undeveloped area. Coast Hwy 101 hugs the shoreline here, with Batiquitos Lagoon on the other side of the highway. The beach is a popular family destination, and only one of the few beaches in the area that has public restrooms and showers.

Tamarack State Beach

15-minutes by car

The beach is ideal for the family and kids. Carlsbad State Beach offers an amazing view of the sunset. Every night people gather at the north end of the beach, on the bluff (towards the village) to watch the sun sink into the Pacific Ocean. The palisades and walkway atop the Seawall is another romantic spot for watching the sunset and enjoying the ocean view.

LEGOLAND® California Resort

15-minutes by car

LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions including the LEGOLAND Water Park and SEA LIFE® Aquarium. This San Diego amusement park is great for toddlers, kids and adults. Awesome awaits!

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

15-minutes by car

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is a fifty-acre dazzling rainbow of beautiful flowers set on a hillside overlooking the California coastline. Enjoy tractor-driven wagon rides, 1,500-square foot greenhouse filled with world famous Ecke poinsettias, the sweet pea maze, Santa’s playground, an orchid greenhouse, and many themed gardens.

Museum of Making Music

15-minutes by car

The Museum of Making Music is a fun and informative museum that exists to inspire visitors to interactively discover the history of making music, musical instruments and products. At the museum you will travel through time, from 1900 to today, exploring the connections among people, instruments, and the music we make... and make some music of your own!

For Your Convenience

Gelson's Market

15-minute walk

Circle K

15-minute walk

Target

10-minutes by car

Fry's

20-minutes by car