Best places in Carlsbad

Discover the best places in Carlsbad, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 456 places in the city.

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Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy
Boxing gym
😠 They demand a 30 day notice to leave the gym so if you sign up for a month and use even a day you will be charged for 2 full months. Extremely shady business practice. What caused me to leave the gym was the incredibly inconsistent class attendance, sometimes there would be nobody to spar with and s...
4.90 (672 reviews)
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Earths Elements
Gift shop
👍👍 This is my first time in California and I absolutely adored this store! Everyone here is so nice and loving and I just felt so welcomed. I loved how they have a little bit of everything.
4.90 (538 reviews)
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Carlsbad State Beach
Beach
Picturesque strip of sand known for its paved pedestrian path, volleyball nets & dolphin sightings.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Alga Norte Park
Park
Roomy park featuring a basketball court, baseball fields & picnic areas with barbecues.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Craftsmanship Museum
Museum
Miniature models of engines, buildings & vehicles made of metal & wood are displayed at this museum.
4.90 (388 reviews)
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Jeune et Jolie
Modern French restaurant
Elegant restaurant featuring a set-price menu of imaginative French dishes, plus a la carte options.
$$$ $
4.80 (714 reviews)
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GONZO!
Ramen restaurant
Low-key restaurant whipping up classic Japanese noodle soups, plus bowls, takoyaki & gyoza.
$$ $$
4.80 (645 reviews)
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Tamarack Surf Beach
Beach
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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DING TEA CARLSBAD
Bubble tea store
👍👍 Always a joy to visit this location. Close to home and never super long lines when I’m there. Hawaiian slush is my go to. Around $7 for a large.
$ $$$
4.90 (334 reviews)
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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Hotel
Refined golf resort with 4 restaurants, a cocktail lounge & 2 outdoor pools, plus a spa & tennis.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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YogaSix Bressi Ranch
Yoga studio
👍👍 I am happy that I started my 2023 practice in this studio. The studio is clean, the heat is very well regulated and even with hot classes , I didn’t feel like I’ve been trapped in hell. Rocio the manager always greets the customers with a smile and always has positive things to say. I love the energ...
4.90 (310 reviews)
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Poinsettia Park
Park
A park with a public tennis complex, athletic fields, grassy areas for picnics & a playground.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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North Ponto Beach
Public beach
Narrow sand-&-pebble beach backed by steep bluffs; a popular destination for surfing.
4.70 (990 reviews)
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Steady State Roasting
Coffee shop
👍👍 What a cute neighborhood coffee shop at a lovely residence area. We have been exploring the different roasters time to time to taste various coffees. This was my first time to taste local roaster at Oceanside, I loved it. I chose one their special coffee - the "Honey" one, I was totally happy with t...
$$ $$
4.80 (421 reviews)
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Leo Carrillo Historic Park
Park
19th-century hacienda in a secluded & meticulously landscaped park, home to numerous wild peacocks.
4.70 (862 reviews)
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Pure Project Carlsbad
Brewery
👍👍 LOVE this place. The slushy beer is delicious! As are all of the stouts and sours. They have an interesting take on ipa beers, calling them “murky”, not hazy. It’s a great distinction, because hazy beers are more sweet and tropical tasting, while their beers are more direct hop forward flavors and l...
4.90 (272 reviews)
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Miniland USA
Tourist attraction
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe.
4.70 (746 reviews)
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The Flower Fields
Tourist attraction
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase.
4.60 (6K reviews)
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Terramar Point
Scenic spot
🫤 I went during low tide, but it still wasn't low enough. This is a tiny strip of beach that is limited accessible. Forget walking along the beach here! Great for surfing I couldn't walk along cliffs, got waves up to hip level. I suggest going to beaches south of La Costa, Encinitas & Solana Beach,...
4.70 (696 reviews)
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