Guidebook for Carlsbad
Food Scene
Swami's Cafe Carlsbad
2780 Carlsbad BlvdPizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrGreat pizza & beer. Very family friendly
Great fish & chips with outdoor seating. Great place to people watch
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Harbor Fish Cafe
3179 Carlsbad BlvdGreat fish & chips with outdoor seating. Great place to people watch
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad BlvdBarrel Republic Carlsbad
2961 State StOAK + Elixir - Wine. Beer. Eatery.
2917 State StPaon Restaurant & Bar
2975 Roosevelt StNice restaurant & wine bar
Parks & Sites
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrHop on the Coaster train in the Village and down to the Del Mar Fairgrounds/Racetrack.
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
Hop on the Coaster train in the Village and down to the Del Mar Fairgrounds/Racetrack.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrLots of great shopping and restaurants within walking distance
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Carlsbad Village
Lots of great shopping and restaurants within walking distance
The Flower Fields is a flower garden found on the Carlsbad Ranch off of Palomar Airport Road & Paseo del Norte and about 10 minutes away. It's open from March through May and an awesome spot to get photos in the middle of a flower field
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteThe Flower Fields is a flower garden found on the Carlsbad Ranch off of Palomar Airport Road & Paseo del Norte and about 10 minutes away. It's open from March through May and an awesome spot to get photos in the middle of a flower field
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteTorrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadThis is a wonderful place to go hiking
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrKnotts Berry Farm station
Carlsbad State Beach, also known as Tamarack Beach, stretches from the warm water jetties, just south of Tamarack Avenue, to Frazee Beach, near Carlsbad Village Drive.
The beach is ideal for the family and kids, the state beach offers swimming, surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and beachcombing. Many people fish off the Carlsbad jetties, both near Tamarack beach and the campgrounds.
The Carlsbad Seawall, a paved 4-mile walking path along the coast, extends from Carlsbad Village drive to Cannon). The seawall separates The beach from Coast Hwy 101, where you can find people walking, jogging, and cycling. All throughout the day you can see joggers, walkers, cyclists and roller-bladers cruising up and down the path. This is definitely an active city.
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.
Amenities
Restrooms:
A restroom and a few rinse-off spigots are located near the parking area.
Picnic Area:
Two of five picnic tables on the paved walkway are generally accessible. High-low drinking fountains are accessible
Beach Regulations
NO dogs (must be on 6 ft leash at campground)
NO fires (BBQs available at the campground)
NO alcohol/glass containers
NO vehicles on beach
Restrooms available
Showers available
Hours
Open 5am-10pm
Parking
If you’re feeling lucky, try the small beachside lot on the west side of Carlsbad Blvd where Tamarack Ave intersects. But don’t fight too hard to get into it. Better chances are along Carlsbad Blvd and on the surface streets near the beach.
Ponto Beach, just south of the campground, has a pay lot. The beachfront closest to the parking lot is flagged for surfing only. There is more parking along Carlsbad Blvd and nearby residential streets.
Lifeguards
Yes. Lifeguard towers 21-28.
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Tamarack Strand
Carlsbad State Beach, also known as Tamarack Beach, stretches from the warm water jetties, just south of Tamarack Avenue, to Frazee Beach, near Carlsbad Village Drive.
The beach is ideal for the family and kids, the state beach offers swimming, surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and beachcombing. Many people fish off the Carlsbad jetties, both near Tamarack beach and the campgrounds.
The Carlsbad Seawall, a paved 4-mile walking path along the coast, extends from Carlsbad Village drive to Cannon). The seawall separates The beach from Coast Hwy 101, where you can find people walking, jogging, and cycling. All throughout the day you can see joggers, walkers, cyclists and roller-bladers cruising up and down the path. This is definitely an active city.
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.
Amenities
Restrooms:
A restroom and a few rinse-off spigots are located near the parking area.
Picnic Area:
Two of five picnic tables on the paved walkway are generally accessible. High-low drinking fountains are accessible
Beach Regulations
NO dogs (must be on 6 ft leash at campground)
NO fires (BBQs available at the campground)
NO alcohol/glass containers
NO vehicles on beach
Restrooms available
Showers available
Hours
Open 5am-10pm
Parking
If you’re feeling lucky, try the small beachside lot on the west side of Carlsbad Blvd where Tamarack Ave intersects. But don’t fight too hard to get into it. Better chances are along Carlsbad Blvd and on the surface streets near the beach.
Ponto Beach, just south of the campground, has a pay lot. The beachfront closest to the parking lot is flagged for surfing only. There is more parking along Carlsbad Blvd and nearby residential streets.
Lifeguards
Yes. Lifeguard towers 21-28.
Groceries & Essentials
Vons
985 Tamarack AveVon's is on Tamarack Avenue - about 5 minutes away
Smart & Final Extra!
955 Carlsbad Village DrTrader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdCostco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrGetting Around
Catch the train that takes you along the coast. You can travel down to Downtown San Diego or up north along the coast
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Carlsbad Village Station
2775 State StCatch the train that takes you along the coast. You can travel down to Downtown San Diego or up north along the coast