Satisfying Sites To See in Carlsbad

To start, two scenic spots you ought to explore are Calavera Mountain and Copper Creek Falls. Calavera Mountain is about 3.4 miles to hike in total. It is an exceptional mountain to bike, walk your dog, and run as well! Copper Creek Falls has a trail that guides you to a mine and the falls. The mine has been around since the beginning of the 1900s. The next time you are looking for an adventurous ...

In addition, there are many yummy places in Carlsbad Village, the Forum, and other locations. Casa De Bandini, located in the Forum, offers authentic Mexican food, including fresh tacos, mouth-watering fajitas, and scrumptious enchiladas. They have mariachi bands on Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, as well! You have the option to enjoy your meal in their colorful and exciting dining ro...

Strawberry Shack, located in the heart of Carlsbad Village, is most famous for their menu consisting of solely strawberry-themed items!  “My father and I started our business in 2009 and we transitioned to a permanent place. We have also evolved with different treats over the years,” co-owner Tyler Bruhn said. “[The most popular dish] would definitely be our strawberry shortcake and shake.�...

Roosevelt Pizzeria, located on Roosevelt Street, is a must-go restaurant in Carlsbad. Their menu consists of fresh salads, hearty pastas, Neapolitan meatballs, and thin-crust pizzas. Their friendly atmosphere and staff create a pleasant experience for their customers! “Roosevelt Pizzeria is my favorite pizza restaurant I have ever been to,” frequent customer Molly Glass said. “Their margarit...

Lola’s is a small, local restaurant in Carlsbad Village that opened in 1943. They offer Mexican food and they are known for their Super Nachos. They provide their customers with great customer service and will put together your food in a timely manner!  “I have worked at the store for a long time,” Lola’s manager Henry Trejo said. “It’s a family business. I have been working since I w...

Park 101 is a local barbeque that has an uplifting and exciting atmosphere! Park 101 is a two-level, kid and dog-friendly restaurant located in Carlsbad Village. They offer barbeque food, accompanied by live music. During weekdays, they are open for lunch and dinner, but on weekends they offer brunch, as well.  “It has a really good ambiance,” Park 101 customer Ayla Poole said. “I loved their ...

Naked Cafe is an inviting brunch and lunch restaurant with a variety of different options for allergies and dietary restrictions. They offer six separate pancake options, with the choice of gluten-free vegan batter or buttermilk batter.  “I am vegan, so it was nice to have a vegan option for pancakes,” sophomore Kyla Smith said. “I enjoyed their whole-grain ‘naked pancakes’ with gluten-...

Allen’s New York Pizza is located on El Camino Real and they provide many flavors of thin-crust pizza, such as their Thai chicken pizza or their white pizza. The white pizza has only olive oil, garlic, and cheese. If you do not prefer pizza, they also provide many sandwiches, like their eggplant parmesan, meatball, or their BBQ chicken sandwich. Stop into Allen’s New York Pizza for uniqu...