Lauri's Guidebook
Food scene
A favorite of locals for large portions of home cooked Italian food.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ciao Ristorante Italiano
2015 E Vista WayA favorite of locals for large portions of home cooked Italian food.
Local cafe, great for breakfast on their outdoor patio.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Z Cafe
5256 S Mission RdLocal cafe, great for breakfast on their outdoor patio.
Upscale dining above a Lexus dealership in Escondido with outdoor fire pit dining for a special occasion.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintana Wine + Dine
1205 Auto Park WayUpscale dining above a Lexus dealership in Escondido with outdoor fire pit dining for a special occasion.
A favorite of locals for a great selection of micro brews and burgers.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prohibition Brewing Company
2004 E Vista WayA favorite of locals for a great selection of micro brews and burgers.
Great local micro brewery with a unique outdoor BBQ pit area in the back yard, families and dogs welcome.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E BroadwayGreat local micro brewery with a unique outdoor BBQ pit area in the back yard, families and dogs welcome.
Bombay Cafe
1280 East Vista WayExcellent local homemade Indian food for eat in or take out.
Old Town Vista, excellent take out pizza.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
URBN Coal Fired Pizza
203 Main StOld Town Vista, excellent take out pizza.
Locals favorite large brewery with excellent outdoor dining area in an enchanted park setting.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyLocals favorite large brewery with excellent outdoor dining area in an enchanted park setting.
Very unique experience, open 24 hours except Sundays.
Custom built cafe, owned, run and served by a group of folks who live and work together in a local commune. Worth a visit, and if you enjoy tea, the Mate bar upstairs is a must try.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E BroadwayVery unique experience, open 24 hours except Sundays.
Custom built cafe, owned, run and served by a group of folks who live and work together in a local commune. Worth a visit, and if you enjoy tea, the Mate bar upstairs is a must try.
Very unique outdoor cafe in a beautiful nature setting. Worth the 20 minute drive to be transported to this unusual cafe.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Yellow Deli
32011 Lilac RdVery unique outdoor cafe in a beautiful nature setting. Worth the 20 minute drive to be transported to this unusual cafe.
Located in Old Town Vista and worth going for their happy hour roll specials.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MIKKO SUSHI
330 Main StLocated in Old Town Vista and worth going for their happy hour roll specials.
Home made mediterranean food, family owned and run.
The sampler plate is a good intro to their specialties.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shaks Mediterranean Bistro
406 Main StHome made mediterranean food, family owned and run.
The sampler plate is a good intro to their specialties.
Local favorite for breakfast or lunch when visiting Carlsbad.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Topes
3091 Roosevelt StLocal favorite for breakfast or lunch when visiting Carlsbad.
Local cafe on the way to Daley Ranch hiking or biking trails. Beautiful backyard outdoor seating, excellent salads, sandwiches and espresso coffee's.
Side Yard Public House
Local cafe on the way to Daley Ranch hiking or biking trails. Beautiful backyard outdoor seating, excellent salads, sandwiches and espresso coffee's.
City/town information
Check out Temecula for it's beautiful wineries, hot air balloon rides and charming Old Town for shops and cafes.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Temecula
Check out Temecula for it's beautiful wineries, hot air balloon rides and charming Old Town for shops and cafes.
Local beach town with many shops, cafes, restaurants, surfing, pier and marina.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oceanside
Local beach town with many shops, cafes, restaurants, surfing, pier and marina.
Popular local beach town for small village shopping and cafes, excellent beach for surfing or walking the upper or lower boardwalks.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad
Popular local beach town for small village shopping and cafes, excellent beach for surfing or walking the upper or lower boardwalks.
Local Hike
Cougar Pass Loop is an hour and a half hike of a great combination of sunny rocky hills and shady oak lined trails.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rancho Daley
3024 La Honda DriveCougar Pass Loop is an hour and a half hike of a great combination of sunny rocky hills and shady oak lined trails.
Iconic hike about 40 minute drive from the Eco Tent.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roca de la Patata Frita
Iconic hike about 40 minute drive from the Eco Tent.
Beautiful trail along the lagoon with an awesome slot canyon. Weekdays have much less foot traffic.
When in the area check out Claire's for an excellent cafe and Flectcher Cover Beach.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sendero del Cañón de Annie
2550 Solana Hills TrailBeautiful trail along the lagoon with an awesome slot canyon. Weekdays have much less foot traffic.
When in the area check out Claire's for an excellent cafe and Flectcher Cover Beach.
Memorable sand stone cliff hikes along a gorgeous coastline in
LaJolla.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadMemorable sand stone cliff hikes along a gorgeous coastline in
LaJolla.
Beautiful local hike next to a small winding river, mostly shaded.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Margarita River Hiking Trail
4251 River Edge RdBeautiful local hike next to a small winding river, mostly shaded.
If you're feel'in like a steep climb and a good work out...here's your hike. A bit noisy at points next to the freeway, but definitely a good bit of cardio.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monserate Mtn Trailhead
243 Horse Ranch Creek RdIf you're feel'in like a steep climb and a good work out...here's your hike. A bit noisy at points next to the freeway, but definitely a good bit of cardio.
Sightseeing
Walk the upper and lower boardwalk along Carlsbad Beach.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Tamarack
Walk the upper and lower boardwalk along Carlsbad Beach.
Fun walk out to the end of the Oceanside Pier and enjoy a shake at Ruby's.
386 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Fun walk out to the end of the Oceanside Pier and enjoy a shake at Ruby's.
State Street in the Village of Carlsbad offers great shops and cafes.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlsbad Village
State Street in the Village of Carlsbad offers great shops and cafes.
Odd and interesting local winery with a tremendous collection vintage cars.
Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
29013 Champagne BlvdOdd and interesting local winery with a tremendous collection vintage cars.
Creamy delicious Gelato. Especially fun on a Friday night, April-September during "Crus'in Grand" where you can eat Gelato and listen to live music while watching classic cars drive by.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EscoGelato
122 S Kalmia StCreamy delicious Gelato. Especially fun on a Friday night, April-September during "Crus'in Grand" where you can eat Gelato and listen to live music while watching classic cars drive by.
Memorable experience for a special occasion, flying in a hot air balloon over the Temecula Wine Country
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure
41150 La Serena WayMemorable experience for a special occasion, flying in a hot air balloon over the Temecula Wine Country
Local produce, music and homemade goods every Saturday morning 8am-12 noon.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vista Farmer's Market
325 S Melrose DrLocal produce, music and homemade goods every Saturday morning 8am-12 noon.
Myrtle Creek Vineyards
1600 Via VistaSmall and friendly local winery.
Fun Friday nights in nearby downtown Escondido. Classic cars cruise the main street. Enjoy the vibrant vibe, local cafe's and creamy gelato at EscoGelato.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cruisin' Grand
North BroadwayFun Friday nights in nearby downtown Escondido. Classic cars cruise the main street. Enjoy the vibrant vibe, local cafe's and creamy gelato at EscoGelato.