John & Lauren
Things To Do
Mother Earth Brewing
Home of Cali Creamin' and Boo Koo IPA.
BattleMage Brewing Company
Tabletop game inspired brewery. Perfect for slaying dragons or sipping a pint of beer.
Communal Coffee
Out of the way but if you need more hipster photos for your 'gram then make the trip.
Lake Hodges Suspension Bridge
It's a bridge. It's suspended. Go check it out.
Wild Barrel Brewing Company
You get to drink inside of a giant barrel and they can pour you some sours.
Peterson's Donut Corner
If you like large donuts and cannot lie.
Liberty Public Market
Great place to walk around and grab a bite to eat.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop.
Plan 9 Alehouse
More beer but this time with food.
Café Topes
Breakfast spot with a succulent wall.
The Compass
The Compass is nestled in Carlsbad Village where you can acquire pub food, cocktails, and beer.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Get one of everything: butter burger, shoestring fries, concrete, and frozen custard.
Queen Califia's Magical Circle
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
Good local BBQ.