“Great ultra casual seafood! Local favorite beachy spot just a 10minutes away in Leucadia. ”

“Great casual beachy restaurant with excellent food of all types. Great happy hour, especially their margaritas and nightly live music make this a local fav!”

“This is a winery with a ton of varietals because they don’t have their own vineyard—they source from all over. Their Spanish-inspired tapas and platters are also good!”

“The Coyote Bar & Grill in Carlsbad offers Southwestern cuisine with California flare and live entertainment every night, including bands, DJs & Karaoke! They also have a large selection of tequila and an expansive patio to enjoy it on! They have live bands performing nearly every night on the outdoor patio. My kids and I would go here to dance and listen to some of the best music in north county Only one block from Carlsbad beaches ”

“Good pizza and amazing beer. If you like beer, seriously... Pizza Port beers are amazing! It’s also family friendly, walkable to Carlsbad Beach, and right in the heart of Carlsbad Village.”

“Trendy place with great craft cocktails and one of our favorites to stop in for appetizers:)”

“Great Whiskey Bar and Microbrewery. Also has great food and neat atmosphere.”

“Great coffee, quick walk to great beaches for views or hanging there after. Yummy food! Tell Jose we sent you!”

“Sit back and enjoy a latte, fresh baked crossaint and a crepe all while listening to french music. All their seating is outside and they have a few toys and games to keep the little ones busy.”

“Coolest spot to have a morning coffee surrounded by succulent plants. this is a great place for good coffee, all the milk alternatives, a few snacks and a cool location unlike any other, ”

“Great vegetarian restaurant for breakfast or lunch. Great teas and coffees too!”

“Lovely cozy environment, great mexican mochas and tons of different eggs benedicts! ”

“Tasty, uber-healthy restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Acai bowls, smoothies, and all sorts of creative vegetarian burritos. ”

“Locals favorite, generous portions and excellent blends and specialty coffee drinks.”

“They are known for well... their awesome donuts. They sell out every day, so you have to get there early.”

“Von's is the flagship grocery store but in this center there is also a coffee shop, dry cleaners, restaurants, library, post office and so much more!”

“This place takes gluten-free to a whole new delicious level! Enjoy the bulletproof coffee and cbd infused kombucha. I could eat here 24 7.”

“The best French Bakery in the area with breakfast & lunch since 1998. Offering sweet/savory crêpes & panini, plus espresso, macaroons & cakes.”

“ In California we either bring our own bags or the store charges .10 per bag ”

“Good food, burgers, sandwiches, salads and entrees with a French flair, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere.”

“Turn left on Palmer and go to the 2nd or 3rd entry to industrial center. It is facing the street on the north end. ”

“Specialty donuts - highly instgramable - the browned butter is my favorite.”