Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is a local ice cream parlor that guarantees high-quality ice cream and good service.  Despite the positive spirit of the ice cream parlor, sad news has changed the atmosphere...

The weekly State Street Farmers’ Market brings together locals and tourists alike every Wednesday to experience the unique tastes of Carlsbad.  In the 26 years since its founding, the State Street...

Originally opening their doors on March 11, 1996, The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe has found their way into the heart of the Carlsbad community. Known for their whole-hearted comfort food, such as their...

Did you know that California produces 80% of the nation’s strawberries? Carlsbad Gourmet, a local restaurant, is able to feature California’s most prominent fruit with their many strawberry incorporated...

Grand openings and new restaurants are always fun and exciting to try. However, some of the classic eateries continue to not only stand the test of time but continue to make Carlsbad unique. Harbor Fish...

Under the direction of community artist Bryan Snyder, The Carlsbad Art Wall on the side of Señor Grubby's has highlighted creative expression in the Village over the years. The mural art movement is undeniable;...

The arrival of Carlsbad Village Fairies has locals and visitors serendipitously spotting fairy doors, leaving some to wonder where the doors have come from and why they’re there. Fitting precisely into...

On an early morning in January, temperatures reaching just over 50 degrees — a pelican perches atop a wooden block. The pelican, long-bodied with a colorful plumage, sits lonesome, despite the several...