Carlsbad Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
Closest beach to La Costa - enjoy a day at the beach and stay for sunset!
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South Ponto Beach
Carlsbad BoulevardClosest beach to La Costa - enjoy a day at the beach and stay for sunset!
Family-friendly Moonlight Beach has a bbq area, picnic tables, volleyball courts, and restrooms.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B StFamily-friendly Moonlight Beach has a bbq area, picnic tables, volleyball courts, and restrooms.
Carlsbad Beach
Carlsbad beach has a fantastic boardwalk - go for a run or stroll along the ocean
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StBeautiful ocean-front gardens
Swami's Beach
Popular surf spot
Food scene
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Great coffee!
Campfire
2725 State StLe Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101Great happy hour and live music most nights
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveBuona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101Authentic Italian food with the best pizza
Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino RealNearby breakfast restaurant
Tomoyama sushi
6949 El Camino RealNearby sushi spot
Board & Brew - Bressi Ranch
2681 Gateway RdSandwich & salad spot
Bob's Steak & Chop House
2100 Costa Del Mar RdSteakhouse at Omni La Costa Resort
Park 101
3040 Carlsbad BlvdOutdoor restaurant with a great view
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Dining with ocean view
Vinaka Cafe
300 Carlsbad Village DrCarlsbad Village coffee shop
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrFamily friendly pizza & brewery
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101Winery & restaurant
Rudy's Taco Shop
7662 El Camino RealNearby taco shop
Activities
Legoland Californië
One Legoland DrVisit in March - April to see the bloom. Check www.theflowerfields.com for schedule.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteVisit in March - April to see the bloom. Check www.theflowerfields.com for schedule.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar RdGolf, Tennis, Spa, and great restaurants
Luxury movie theater with recliner seats and full service food & drinks
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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa Paseo Real
6941 El Camino RealLuxury movie theater with recliner seats and full service food & drinks
Rent a stand-up paddle board, jetski, or kayak and spend the day in the lagoon
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California Watersports
4215 Harrison StRent a stand-up paddle board, jetski, or kayak and spend the day in the lagoon
Del Mar Fair in June. Horse racing season July - Sept and November.
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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdDel Mar Fair in June. Horse racing season July - Sept and November.
Popular ocean-front hike (fairly easy, only about 2-3 miles). Option to pay for entrance and drive to the top for sightseeing.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadPopular ocean-front hike (fairly easy, only about 2-3 miles). Option to pay for entrance and drive to the top for sightseeing.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdShopping
Outlet mall with Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, BCBG, Coach, Cole Haan, & more
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteOutlet mall with Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, BCBG, Coach, Cole Haan, & more
Shopping plaza with Apple, H&M, Ulta, Anthropologie, MAC, Lululemon, & more
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Forum Carlsbad
1923 Calle BarcelonaShopping plaza with Apple, H&M, Ulta, Anthropologie, MAC, Lululemon, & more
Gelson's
7660 El Camino RealClosest grocery store
Bars & Nightlife
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101The Roxy Encinitas
517 S Coast Hwy 101Live music most nights
Barrel Republic Carlsbad
2961 State StPour your own beer from a huge selection on tap
Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101Local brewery