Katie’s guidebook
Food scene
Rim Talay Thai Cuisine
508 Mission AveThe Plot
1733 S Coast HwyVegan
Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyLe Papagayo Carlsbad
660 Carlsbad Village DrChoice Juicery
430 Carlsbad Village DrJuices and smoothies. Great outdoor space for kids
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad
2833 State StBest breakfast
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
2825 State StBest ice cream around!!
Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar
2958 Madison StBest local sushi
Piper
Best brunch buffet
Cococabana
Fun atmosphere and great drinks 🍹
The Rooftop Bar
Stunning views
Coffee
Captain's Helm
1832 S Coast HwyBlack Rock Coffee Bar
1918 Oceanside BlvdDrive thru only
Vigilante Coffee
Shopping
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteSea Hive Marketplace
1555 S Coast HwyBeautifully curated gifts, leather and home goods. Coffee shop with local art and plants.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
THE RISING CO.
332 S Coast HwyBeautifully curated gifts, leather and home goods. Coffee shop with local art and plants.
Neighborhoods
South Oceanside
Local shops and great restaurants
State Street Farmers Market
2907 State StWednesday Street Market
Groceries
Frazier Farms
1820 Oceanside BlvdTrader Joe's
2570 Vista WaySightseeing
Walkable beach, newly updated playground for kids, handicap accessible beach, snack bar, and rentals.
322 Einheimische empfehlen
Moonlight Strand
400 B StWalkable beach, newly updated playground for kids, handicap accessible beach, snack bar, and rentals.
Whale Watching
256 S Harbor DrGoJump Oceanside
480 Airport RdOceanside Harbor Village
280 Harbor DrSan Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr