The Land and Water Co.
Housed in a Victorian mansion, LWC champions sustainable, local seafood on a constantly rotating menu, which focuses heavily on sushi.
2978 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad Danish Bakery
Carlsbad Danish Bakery
Carlsbad Danish Bakery
Since 1984, this bakery has been whipping up cakes, quiches, fruit tarts, and of course, a smorgasbord of Danishes with many varieties.
2805 Roosevelt Street
Café Panini
By day the auto body shop-turned-eatery serves salads and sandwiches. By night, the laid-back space turns into a live music venue with beer, fire pits, and open-mic stylings on
Wednesdays.
505 Oak Avenue
The Den
This unisex clothing boutique blends free-spirited bohemian looks with tailored sophistication. Stop by Fridays and Saturdays for wine happy hours.
2744 Carlsbad Boulevard
The Compass
The Compass
The Compass
The Compass
At this gastropub, it’s all about craft beer, craft cocktails, and hearty cuisine ranging from the artisanal (roasted bone marrow) to the unapologetically indulgent (bacon-wrapped corn dogs).
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Choice Superfood
Choice Superfood Bar & Juicery
Choice Superfood Bar & Juicery
Hip, healthy, and organic! Choice offers a dairy-free, plant-based, and gluten-free menu of cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, quinoa sushi, house-made sprouted almond milk, and pastries.
430 Carlsbad Village Drive
Café Topes
Trendy meets mom-and-pop shop at this family-owned breakfast and lunch spot with a dog-friendly patio, live succulent wall, and the uber-popular cinnamon rolls (co-owner Jacqui Barille’s own recipe).
3091 Roosevelt Street
Board & Brew
Gargantuan-size sammies and a long beer list are on tap at this SD chain. Don’t forget the signature sweet and sour sauce!
201 Oak Avenue
Neighborhood Guide: Carlsbad Village
Seaworthy
Seaworthy
Seaworthy
This chic surf shop sells well-known brands like Patagonia alongside collector’s items in a beautiful space adorned with a chandelier and WWII-era newspapers as wallpaper.
2988 State Street
Coyote Bar & Grill
Its bustling patio has live music every night and karaoke twice a week. Happy hours and late-night specials abound.
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad This Month
Through Sept. 7
The Full Monty, New Village Arts Theatre
Sept. 10
The Village Table, a communal dining event
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Take the Coaster!
The train drops you off right on State Street. One-way adult fares start at $4.
Neighborhood Guide: Carlsbad Village
Cafe Panini
