Things To Do

We're going to be spending the weekend in the quaint seaside Village of Carlsbad, Travel + Leisure's #1 Food & Drink destination for 2026. The town is small, and our wedding is large, so you're bound to run into friends new and old while out and about the town. Score a reservation at one of the Michelin star restaurants, grab a coffee at a local roaster, and enjoy in activities under the sun

Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Whether you prefer the boardwalk or the sand, this is a great place to walk, run, skate, swim, surf, or sunbathe.

Open Play Pickleball

2775 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008

St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church offers open play on their Pickleball courts all morning and into the afternoon. $5 Donation, no rentals available so BYO

Offshore Surf Shop

3179 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Rent a board or take a lesson and catch some waves

Carlsbad e-bikes & more

2978 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Rent a bike and explore miles of costal bike paths

Carlsbad Village Yoga

390 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008

$20 drop in classes available

Revolution Roasters

2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

COFFEE: Meet friends and relatives for a morning coffee

Steady State Roasting

2562 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

COFFEE: Phenomenal coffee that's worth the walk

Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad

3016 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008

COFFEE: A San Diego Original - try their Best Drink Ever

Crackheads

430 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

BREAKFAST: Sit down or take away breakfast Sammies

Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village

201 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008

LUNCH: Fast Casual Sandwich spot great for lunch or beach sandwiches

Pizza Port Carlsbad

571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

LUNCH or DINNER: Famous Pizza & Beer

Nick's on State

2742 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

LUNCH or DINNER: Get the Prime Rib Sandwich & a Crisp Martini

Campfire

2725 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

DINNER: Michelin Recommended - See if you can score a reservation

Jeune et Jolie

2659 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

DINNER: Michelin Star 2021-2025

Lilo

2571 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

DINNER: Michelin Star 2025

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

2943 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

DINNER: Classic italian - check out their oceanfront location if interested

Carlsbad Danish Bakery

2805 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

SWEET TREAT: Local and historic bakery

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

2825 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

SWEET TREAT: One scoop of Graham Central Station will change your life

Stella Jean's Ice Cream Carlsbad