Guidebook for our Carlsbad Condo
Sightseeing
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrThe Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteMission Bay is a great place to walk, ride a bike and spend time at Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. Nice circle walk or bike ride along he bay and/or along the ocean boardwalk. About 30 minutes by car - make sure you go after rush hour. Abundant free parking on the bay.
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is a great place to walk, ride a bike and spend time at Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. Nice circle walk or bike ride along he bay and/or along the ocean boardwalk. About 30 minutes by car - make sure you go after rush hour. Abundant free parking on the bay.
Shopping
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteParks & Nature
South Carlsbad State Beach
Balboa Park
Loads of trails, history and theatre. Approx. 30 minutes by car
Iconic beach in Encinitas with lots of good paces to eat in walking distance to downtown Encinitas. At low tide, its' possible to walk the length of beaches from Carlsbad to Torrey Pines.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StIconic beach in Encinitas with lots of good paces to eat in walking distance to downtown Encinitas. At low tide, its' possible to walk the length of beaches from Carlsbad to Torrey Pines.
Nearby park with tennis and basketball parks - 15 min walk, 5 minute drive
8 locals recommend
Poinsettia Park
6600 Hidden Valley RdNearby park with tennis and basketball parks - 15 min walk, 5 minute drive
Parking right on the beach. Fee. All other beach parking in Carlsbad is free.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
Parking right on the beach. Fee. All other beach parking in Carlsbad is free.
Essentials
Ralphs
7140 Avenida EncinasClosest large supermarket to the condo.
Getting Around
Closest Coaster train station and cheapest train to San Diego. We often take it into the city to walk the harbor and take the ferry to Coronado Island, which gives you a beautiful view of the San Diego skyline. The train also gives you nice views along the beaches of North San Diego county.
16 locals recommend
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
6511 Avenida EncinasClosest Coaster train station and cheapest train to San Diego. We often take it into the city to walk the harbor and take the ferry to Coronado Island, which gives you a beautiful view of the San Diego skyline. The train also gives you nice views along the beaches of North San Diego county.
Another place to catch the Coaster train into San Diego, or north to Oceanside, with connections to Amtrak and Metrolink to Los Angeles and points north
43 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village Station
2775 State StAnother place to catch the Coaster train into San Diego, or north to Oceanside, with connections to Amtrak and Metrolink to Los Angeles and points north
Food Scene
Great place for sandwiches and refreshments near the beach
29 locals recommend
Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village
201 Oak AveGreat place for sandwiches and refreshments near the beach
Our favorite pizza place and brewery in Carlsbad. Downtown and close to the beach. Great place for lunch or dinner.
98 locals recommend
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrOur favorite pizza place and brewery in Carlsbad. Downtown and close to the beach. Great place for lunch or dinner.
Iconic California burger joint. Closest one to the condo, quite a few in the local area
19 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
5950 Avenida EncinasIconic California burger joint. Closest one to the condo, quite a few in the local area
King's Fish House
5625 Paseo Del NorteAcross from the Outlet Mall
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
204 E Via Rancho PkwyAcross from the Outlet Mall
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
5801 Armada DrAbove the Flower Fields
Across from Tamarack State Beach, great views, outdoor seating, great food.
74 locals recommend
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
3878 Carlsbad BlvdAcross from Tamarack State Beach, great views, outdoor seating, great food.
Very nice place in the downtown area of Carlsbad on State St, which also has antique stores.
35 locals recommend
Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana
2943 State StVery nice place in the downtown area of Carlsbad on State St, which also has antique stores.
Great fish place for lunch or dinner, downtown near the old train station, views of incoming and passing trains, 2 blocks from the beach
42 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
26700 Ynez CtGreat fish place for lunch or dinner, downtown near the old train station, views of incoming and passing trains, 2 blocks from the beach
Our favorite local Mexican restaurant, good food, window seating to watch the world go by.
22 locals recommend
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
2939 Carlsbad BlvdOur favorite local Mexican restaurant, good food, window seating to watch the world go by.
Great place for original brews while you watch Amtrak and Coaster trains come through town. Pair it with Pure Taco across the street.
10 locals recommend
Pure Project Carlsbad
2825 State StGreat place for original brews while you watch Amtrak and Coaster trains come through town. Pair it with Pure Taco across the street.
Great burritos and tacos. Eat there or take it across the street to Pure Project to have your meal with great beer.
PureTaco
Great burritos and tacos. Eat there or take it across the street to Pure Project to have your meal with great beer.
Fantastic ice cream. Several locations - our nearest is downtown Carlsbad next to Pure Project Brewing and the train station.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Hillcrest
Fantastic ice cream. Several locations - our nearest is downtown Carlsbad next to Pure Project Brewing and the train station.
Great small brewery on Pacific Coast Highway. Plenty of seating. Watch the trains go by.
Duck Foot Brewing Leucadia
Great small brewery on Pacific Coast Highway. Plenty of seating. Watch the trains go by.
Entertainment & Activities
The best zoo in the USA. Great atmosphere and exercise walking and exploring. Located in Balboa Park, approx. 30 minutes by car.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe best zoo in the USA. Great atmosphere and exercise walking and exploring. Located in Balboa Park, approx. 30 minutes by car.