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Beach Plum Kitchen is one of Local Favorites.

1. Beach Plum Kitchen

8.9
6971 El Camino Real #201, Carlsbad, CA
Breakfast Spot · 32 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: The waffles, the home made jams, coffees, coffee cake, pork belly, BACON... Just try what looks good - you won't be disappointed :)

2. East Village Asian Diner

8.0
628 S Coast Highway 101 (at E St), Encinitas, CA
Asian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: Still the monk pot, it's amazing.

3. Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

8.7
6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Movie Theater · 31 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: Food is adequate, service really depends on the person, but it's still super cozy and fun to have a drink and watch a movie.

The Lion's Share is one of Local Favorites.

4. The Lion's Share

9.1
629 Kettner Blvd (btwn G & W Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Marina · 78 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: Oh my goodness - best Whiskey Sour I. Have. Ever. Had. Josh or Greg (sorry guys) was nice enough to explain the difference in options there, I went with his advice and was so pleasantly pleased.

5. Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

6994 El Camino Real (Aviara Parkway and/or Alga), Carlsbad, CA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: The wings. OMG the wings.

Sun Flour Bagel is one of Local Favorites.

6. Sun Flour Bagel

7.3
6955 El Camino Real (between Alga Rd & Dove Ln), Carlsbad, CA
Bagel Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: Try the Japanese pastries on Sunday's!

The Shout! House is one of Local Favorites.

7. The Shout! House

8.5
655 4th Ave (btwn G & Market St), San Diego, CA
Piano Bar · Gaslamp · 52 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: They really do have the most fun piano players - better than any other piano bar I've been to. Talented with the keys and with the jokes :)

Arcana Brewing Company is one of Local Favorites.

8. Arcana Brewing Company

8.7
5621 Palmer Way Ste C (off El Camino Real btwn Faraday and Cougar), Carlsbad, CA
Brewery · 10 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: If Dawn is behind the bar ask her to make a mix for you. Trust.

Heaven Healing is one of Local Favorites.

9. Heaven Healing

5671 Palmer Way Ste F (El Camino Real), Carlsbad, CA
Spa · 3 tips and reviews

10. El Callejon

345 S Coast Highway (at Encinitas Blvd), Encinitas, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: The chicken soup is excellent - comes in small and large :)

11. Fully Loaded Micro Juicery

466 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA
Juice Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: If you dig cold pressed juice, you'll love this place.

12. Union Kitchen And Tap

8.3
1108 S Coast Highway 101 (W J St), Encinitas, CA
Bar · 66 tips and reviews

Heather T.Heather T: This is really the only north county place you can get your dance on, it's an after midnight fav for sure.