BEST places to go
BEST things to do
in Carlsbad, California

BEST Carlsbad is a recommendation website, not a review or travel list site. We are local residents and friends that visit and research Carlsbad locations year round to create informative recommendations to help everyone enjoy our beautiful city. Our recommendations are based on our experiences – no compensation is accepted or used. Have fun!

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We love visiting Carlsbad, so these lists with so many recommendations about what to do and where to eat are very helpful. The information provided is really thorough and we are looking forward to our next visit.
Terry
Hudsonville, MI
We usually have a tough time deciding what to do, but your lists help us decide quickly. Really like the convenient links throughout. We haven't been disappointed yet with any of your recommendations.
Cindy
Oceanside, CA
FAQs about Best Carlsbad
How are the lists created?

We research and visit hundreds of locations each year, and then publish what we feel are the BEST places to go and the BEST things to do.

Why No Long Reviews?

Our lists are made to provide fast information to help you decide. If it’s on one of our lists, then you know we think its one of the best places to go.

Do Companies Pay To Get On Lists

No, unlike many review sites – we don’t accept any gifts or compensation in exchange for adding a business or location to a list. 

Is Best Carlsbad Only For Tourists?

No. While Best Carlsbad was founded to share the love of our city with visitors, it’s also meant to be a convenient resource for local residents.

Why Subscribe to Best Carlsbad?

We send out a regular email newsletter that highlights new visits, reviews, and events – including new lists and articles that are added to the website.

Why Divide Carlsbad By Region?

Many visitors prefer to stay in a particular area. Our neighborhood information helps identify where recommended places are and how far they from you.

Why Is A Restaurant Not On Our List?

There are two reasons that restaurants don’t appear on our lists. First, we may have visited the restaurant and did not feel it earned a “Recommendation” because of an issue, or we may not have visited it yet. We purposely keep our lists short to make them more actionable. If you have a restaurant you think is worthy of our recommended list, please email us.

How Are Places Recommended?

We identify the most important criteria used for judging to determine our Best Recommendations. The items are listed in order of importance at the top of each list as a criteria. For example, Taste is #1 for Coffee Shops, but there are many others. Our recommendations are informed comparative opinions of our staff and friends.

About Best Carlsbad

Best Carlsbad was designed to help visitors and local residents find the best experiences using informative, curated lists based on research and on-site visits.

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