A few of our favorite places in San Diego
Our favorite Mexican food
A San Diego tradition for over 30 years! Excellent food, beautiful authentic decor & the best margaritas around. Great for groups & kids.
Casa De Bandini
1901 Calle BarcelonaFood scene
Check out their Sunday brunch which includes a boat ride around Lake San Marcos. Great for kids & adults too!
10 locals recommend
Decoy Dockside
1035 La Bonita DrCheck out their Sunday brunch which includes a boat ride around Lake San Marcos. Great for kids & adults too!
Amazing breads, pastries & sandwiches owned by 2 local brothers.
8 locals recommend
Prager Brothers Artisan Breads
1252 University AveAmazing breads, pastries & sandwiches owned by 2 local brothers.
Great for a special night out. Excellent food & cocktails. Would not bring young kids on weekend nights.
100 locals recommend
Campfire
2725 State StGreat for a special night out. Excellent food & cocktails. Would not bring young kids on weekend nights.
A short drive from the house for a solid breakfast, lunch or dinner. Good for groups & families.
Eureka! Carlsbad
6021 Innovation WayA short drive from the house for a solid breakfast, lunch or dinner. Good for groups & families.
Local Craft Beer
Local brewery just around the corner from our home
Walking distance to the house!! Great beer selection & live music on the weekends.
13 locals recommend
Iron Fist Brewing Co
1305 Hot Spring WayWalking distance to the house!! Great beer selection & live music on the weekends.
Beaches
A local favorite surf spot. Amazing sunsets!
Best surf beach in Carlsbad. Lots of nice sand & beachside parking.
49 locals recommend
Ponto State Beach Jetty
Best surf beach in Carlsbad. Lots of nice sand & beachside parking.
Best Family Beach
Hands down our FAVORITE beach in all of Southern California! Something for everyone from a playground for the kids, volleyball, rentals, snack bar, showers & restrooms. This beach is the best of the best & only about a 30 min drive.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StHands down our FAVORITE beach in all of Southern California! Something for everyone from a playground for the kids, volleyball, rentals, snack bar, showers & restrooms. This beach is the best of the best & only about a 30 min drive.
Family Fun
Open from May through September. Local inexpensive waterpark that is a ton of fun for kids!
39 locals recommend
The Wave Waterpark
101 Wave DrOpen from May through September. Local inexpensive waterpark that is a ton of fun for kids!
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrSan Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAMAZING Broadway style theater shows under the stars in the beautiful outdoor theater.
44 locals recommend
Moonlight Ampitheatre
1250 Vale Terrace DrAMAZING Broadway style theater shows under the stars in the beautiful outdoor theater.
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteWorld Famous Flower Fields blooming Through spring.
Let’s go shopping!
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del Norte