Beaches
Close to Carlsbad Village, Shower Facilities, Surfing, Lifeguards On Duty
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
Close to Carlsbad Village, Shower Facilities, Surfing, Lifeguards On Duty
South Carlsbad State Beach
More low-key beach, less amenities but fewer people.
The public walking and hiking trail is about 1.6 miles long. It starts just east of Interstate 5 at the end of Gabbiano Lane and goes most of the way to El Camino Real on the east end of the lagoon. There are five public parking lots providing access to the trail, one by the Nature Center and four on Batiquitos Drive.
Dogs on a leash are allowed. Horses and bicycles are not allowed.
38 locals recommend
Batiquitos Lagoon
The public walking and hiking trail is about 1.6 miles long. It starts just east of Interstate 5 at the end of Gabbiano Lane and goes most of the way to El Camino Real on the east end of the lagoon. There are five public parking lots providing access to the trail, one by the Nature Center and four on Batiquitos Drive.
Dogs on a leash are allowed. Horses and bicycles are not allowed.
Water Activities/Rentals
Carlsbad Lagoon Recreation Area
4215 Lagoon PlWatersports, Rentals, Minutes from the house
Offshore Surf Shop
Shopping
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteCarlsbad Village
Food scene
Witch Creek Winery
2906 Carlsbad BlvdGelatoLove (Gaia Gelato)
300 Carlsbad Village DrCarruth Cellars Tasting Room
2727 State StSteady State Roasting Co.
2562 State StVigilucci's Trattoria Italiana
530 N Coast Hwy 101Harbor Fish Cafe
3179 Carlsbad BlvdFish tacos, SoCal-style beach food (on the beach)
Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino RealBreakfast/Brunch
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveDelicious and planet-concious burger joint.
Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak AveCasual Lunch (serves alcohol)
State Street Farmers Market
2907 State StVillage Kitchen & Pie Shoppe
950 Tamarack AveBrunch
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad
2833 State StBreakfast/Brunch
Café Topes
3091 Roosevelt StBreakfast/Brunch
Pizza, Salads, Chicken Wings, Local/Microbrewery Beer On Tap. Family friendly.
98 locals recommend
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrPizza, Salads, Chicken Wings, Local/Microbrewery Beer On Tap. Family friendly.
Park 101
3040 Carlsbad BlvdLobster dishes and brews
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad BlvdSeafood and Steakhouse dinner
Campfire
2725 State StDinner
Le Papagayo Carlsbad
660 Carlsbad Village DrElevated Mexican Food and Drinks
Miguel's Cocina
Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar
2958 Madison StSushi
Carlsbad Danish Bakery
2805 Roosevelt StDessert/Bakery
French Pastry Cafe
1005 Carlsbad Village DrDessert/Bakery & Sandwiches (great for lunch)
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveDessert/Bakery - amazing desserts
Golf
This challenging 18-hole public access executive course is 2,056 yards with a par of 54. It’s short but a lot of fun.
Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course
5200 El Camino RealThis challenging 18-hole public access executive course is 2,056 yards with a par of 54. It’s short but a lot of fun.
When playing golf in San Diego County, The Crossings at Carlsbad is a must play golf course for those seeking a challenging, risk-reward round of golf.
18 locals recommend
The Crossings at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings DrWhen playing golf in San Diego County, The Crossings at Carlsbad is a must play golf course for those seeking a challenging, risk-reward round of golf.
Aviara Golf Club
7447 Batiquitos DrTorrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdThings to Explore
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrThe Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteCarlsbad Mineral Water Spa
2802 Carlsbad BlvdCraftsmanship Museum
3190 Lionshead AveK1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
Holiday Park
1055 Chestnut AveNearby park - great for little ones
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow DrNearby Park - great for little ones
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Balboa Park
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrLines are long, Pro-tip order ahead online make sure to select the correct location. If you order online, skip the line and pickup around the corner at the side window.
35 locals recommend
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
2825 State StLines are long, Pro-tip order ahead online make sure to select the correct location. If you order online, skip the line and pickup around the corner at the side window.
Sightseeing
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdSeasonal - Check before going
Breathtaking views await those who hike down to the beach
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBreathtaking views await those who hike down to the beach