3091 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 434-8673
Breakfast spot with a succulent wall.
The Compass
300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 434-1900
The Compass is nestled in Carlsbad Village where you can acquire pub food, cocktails, and beer.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
767 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069, (442) 248-8636
Get one of everything: butter burger, shoestring fries, concrete, and frozen custard.
Queen Califia's Magical Circle
3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 839-4691
If you get to Vista early or are staying in the area for a few days this is a neat exhibit to check out. Hours of operation:
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phil's BBQ
579 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078, (760) 759-1400