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 72 places in the city.

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Pecos Valley Production - Mermod
Cannabis store
4.90 (346 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)
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Blue House Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Coffee, pastries & hot breakfast dishes offered in a quaint house featuring a porch.
$$ $$
4.70 (697 reviews) (~0.92 km from centre)
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Lake Carlsbad Beach Park
Park
Recreation area with fishing, boating & water sports, plus play equipment & picnic areas.
4.60 (2.2K reviews) (~1.7 km from centre)
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Roque Burrito's and Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
$ $$$
4.70 (356 reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)
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The Trinity Hotel & Restaurant
Hotel
Cozy hotel in a bank dating from 1892, offering classy rooms, a restaurant & free wine tastings.
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~1.09 km from centre)
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PJ and B’s Rio Cafe
Brunch restaurant
$$ $$
4.60 (310 reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)
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Fiddler's Inn
Hotel
Warm guesthouse offering country-style rooms & free breakfast, plus a garden with a hot tub.
4.80 (150 reviews) (~0.94 km from centre)
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Milton's Brewing
Brewery
4.70 (182 reviews) (~1.07 km from centre)
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Little Kawaii
Hobby store
4.90 (110 reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)
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Fernando's Tamales
Mexican restaurant
4.90 (104 reviews) (~1.28 km from centre)
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Friendship Park
Park
4.60 (175 reviews) (~1.72 km from centre)
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TownePlace Suites Carlsbad
Hotel
Informal all-suite hotel with free parking & hot breakfast, plus a gym & an outdoor pool.
4.40 (386 reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)
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Hot Shot Espresso
Coffee shop
$$ $$
4.60 (163 reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)
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El Jimador Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Cheery, low-key restaurant offering a Mexican menu with the classics plus a hearty breakfast.
$ $$$
4.20 (2.5K reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)
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City Of Carlsbad Dog Park
Dog park
4.40 (260 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)
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Lucky Bull Grill
Bar & grill
Steaks, burgers & American/Tex-Mex items in a chill space with an upstairs taproom for craft beer.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.3K reviews) (~1.09 km from centre)
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Tokyo
Sushi restaurant
An assortment of Japanese sushi rolls & hibachi grill dishes with counter seating in a casual space.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.1K reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)
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Danny's Place
Barbecue restaurant
No-nonsense roadhouse serving up hefty plates of Southern- & Texas-style BBQ.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.1K reviews) (~1.89 km from centre)
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Rugged Trade
Work clothes store
4.40 (206 reviews) (~0.57 km from centre)
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Carniceria San Juan de Los Lagos
Restaurant
👍 Great spot! It's kind of an unassuming place if you were to just look at the building, but don't let that deter you! Amazing food, with great folks making it happen. You need to check this place out!
$$ $$
4.20 (666 reviews) (~1.97 km from centre)
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