Kelli’s Pink Paradise Inn Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This is a really great neighborhood to go for brunch, ice cream, or do some quick shopping.
158 locals recommend
Carlsbad Village
This is a really great neighborhood to go for brunch, ice cream, or do some quick shopping.
There's some really great food and beach walk/bike through the Oceanside neighborhood.
113 locals recommend
Oceanside
There's some really great food and beach walk/bike through the Oceanside neighborhood.
One of our favorite places to go with groups, you can rent scooters, go on the rollercoaster during sunset, rollerskate or bike down the long beachwalk. Really great big beach for laying out or body surfing.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardOne of our favorite places to go with groups, you can rent scooters, go on the rollercoaster during sunset, rollerskate or bike down the long beachwalk. Really great big beach for laying out or body surfing.
If you haven't visited downtown San Deigo, there are so many great taco spots or head to the Zoo after hanging out at the beach.
290 locals recommend
San Diego
If you haven't visited downtown San Deigo, there are so many great taco spots or head to the Zoo after hanging out at the beach.
Attractions
Legoland is so close to us, a quick 14 minute drive from our house makes to very easy to go and enjoy the lego creations and come home and relax when you are finished.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLegoland is so close to us, a quick 14 minute drive from our house makes to very easy to go and enjoy the lego creations and come home and relax when you are finished.
We are under an hour's drive from Disneyland. It's a great distance, for a one or two-day pass to the happiest place on earth.
40 locals recommend
Disneyland Drive
Disneyland DriveWe are under an hour's drive from Disneyland. It's a great distance, for a one or two-day pass to the happiest place on earth.
31 minutes away driving.
A great way to enjoy the zoo in a smaller version than the San Deigo Zoo. Really fun and a totally different experience.
165 locals recommend
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
31 minutes away driving.
A great way to enjoy the zoo in a smaller version than the San Deigo Zoo. Really fun and a totally different experience.
This is the largest zoo in the world. It's a 36-minute drive. This zoo hosts over 12,000 animals on over 100 acres. It is big! Make sure to wear good shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and give yourself the time to walk the zoo.
22 locals recommend
Zoo Drive
Zoo DriveThis is the largest zoo in the world. It's a 36-minute drive. This zoo hosts over 12,000 animals on over 100 acres. It is big! Make sure to wear good shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and give yourself the time to walk the zoo.
Food scene
THE BEST TACOS.
Our favorites are:
-the California burrito.
-the secret menu vulcan tacos,
-churros.
The salsa's here are AMAZING!
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101THE BEST TACOS.
Our favorites are:
-the California burrito.
-the secret menu vulcan tacos,
-churros.
The salsa's here are AMAZING!
We take our doughnuts seriously and these are the best we've ever had. These croissant doughnuts have amazing flavors like Reeses and strawberry cheesecake. It is a MUST!
It's just up the street from Oceanside Pier.
35 locals recommend
Parlor Doughnuts
331 N Cleveland StWe take our doughnuts seriously and these are the best we've ever had. These croissant doughnuts have amazing flavors like Reeses and strawberry cheesecake. It is a MUST!
It's just up the street from Oceanside Pier.
If you love Ice Cream, this is a must. There are SOOO many flavors to choose from but our all-time favorite is OREE-DOUGH. But make sure to taste test as many flavors as you can.
35 locals recommend
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
2825 State StIf you love Ice Cream, this is a must. There are SOOO many flavors to choose from but our all-time favorite is OREE-DOUGH. But make sure to taste test as many flavors as you can.
One of our favorite places to go for brunch. Our favorites are:
-Caramelized Tahitian Vanilla (a must)
-Fresh squeezed orange juice
-Pork Carnitas Chilaquiles
16 locals recommend
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad
2833 State StOne of our favorite places to go for brunch. Our favorites are:
-Caramelized Tahitian Vanilla (a must)
-Fresh squeezed orange juice
-Pork Carnitas Chilaquiles
Great local spot for brunch. Our favorites are:
-Banana crunch french toast
-Beach Break Burger
-Eggs Benedict
101 locals recommend
Beach Break Cafe
1802 S Coast HwyGreat local spot for brunch. Our favorites are:
-Banana crunch french toast
-Beach Break Burger
-Eggs Benedict
About 8 minutes away from our house. They have craft beers and really good pizza. The Carlsbad pizza is one of our favorites.
98 locals recommend
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrAbout 8 minutes away from our house. They have craft beers and really good pizza. The Carlsbad pizza is one of our favorites.
A delicious southern food pub.
Make sure to try:
-Brussel sprouts
-Goat cheese bread appetizer
95 locals recommend
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen
509 Mission AveA delicious southern food pub.
Make sure to try:
-Brussel sprouts
-Goat cheese bread appetizer
The Rooftop Bar
201 North Myers StreetGreat views day or night.
The best sushi in town.
We love the:
-Chuck Norris Rolls
-Flaming Lip Roll
-Edamame
42 locals recommend
Harney Sushi
301 Mission AveThe best sushi in town.
We love the:
-Chuck Norris Rolls
-Flaming Lip Roll
-Edamame
Some of the best fish tacos! This is right across the street from Cardiff beach (one of the best to bodyboard and hangout). Definitely stop and get some fish tacos before or after you go to the beach.
22 locals recommend
Fish 101 Cardiff
2101 San Elijo AveSome of the best fish tacos! This is right across the street from Cardiff beach (one of the best to bodyboard and hangout). Definitely stop and get some fish tacos before or after you go to the beach.
Great breakfast tacos and burritos. They have incredible salsa to go on top of your taco, with a really fun and wild environment. I a great space to take a group for something new. They have tables with a lot of seating but are always busy. So, get there early!
10 locals recommend
Sancho's Tacos
400 Mission AvenueGreat breakfast tacos and burritos. They have incredible salsa to go on top of your taco, with a really fun and wild environment. I a great space to take a group for something new. They have tables with a lot of seating but are always busy. So, get there early!
Great Thai food. This is perfect for picking up and taking back to the Pink Paradise Inn to eat outside in our outdoor dining.
39 locals recommend
Dija Mara
232 S Coast HwyGreat Thai food. This is perfect for picking up and taking back to the Pink Paradise Inn to eat outside in our outdoor dining.
Beaches
This is the perfect place for an awesome hike to the water. There is a great cove where you can see wildlife or take a kayak tour through the caves. It's 54 minutes south from our home.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
This is the perfect place for an awesome hike to the water. There is a great cove where you can see wildlife or take a kayak tour through the caves. It's 54 minutes south from our home.
8 Minute drive from our Airbnb, you can park right outside of the pier. This is THE BEST place for surfing, or walk the pier and eat at the restaurant at the end, Rubies.
386 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
8 Minute drive from our Airbnb, you can park right outside of the pier. This is THE BEST place for surfing, or walk the pier and eat at the restaurant at the end, Rubies.
36 minutes away. Great for renting scooters and riding down the beach walk. There is also a really fun rollercoaster that is awesome during the sunset.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission Boulevard36 minutes away. Great for renting scooters and riding down the beach walk. There is also a really fun rollercoaster that is awesome during the sunset.
Cardiff Beach
2633 S Coast Hwy 10114 minutes away. This is the best beach body boarding beach around.
18 min. drive away. A perfectly chill beach for walking down the sand with your family, having a bonfire, or getting tacos and ice cream and heading to go surf.
Moonlight Lane
Moonlight Lane18 min. drive away. A perfectly chill beach for walking down the sand with your family, having a bonfire, or getting tacos and ice cream and heading to go surf.
9 Minutes away from our house. A great spot to go watch surfing, or laying out. This beach is really long, so you can often find a quiet spot for yourself. Has large waves.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
9 Minutes away from our house. A great spot to go watch surfing, or laying out. This beach is really long, so you can often find a quiet spot for yourself. Has large waves.
Local Ammenities
Walmart is only a 4-minute drive away. It's a great local place to go get groceries if needed.
38 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3405 Marron RdWalmart is only a 4-minute drive away. It's a great local place to go get groceries if needed.
Our favorite place to go for all our snacks, treats, and groceries. It's a quick 7-minute drive. Gathering supplies here will definitely make your stay more fun!
66 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2570 Vista WayOur favorite place to go for all our snacks, treats, and groceries. It's a quick 7-minute drive. Gathering supplies here will definitely make your stay more fun!
A seven-minute drive, in case you forgot any of the essentials like sandals or a swimsuit.
24 locals recommend
Target
443 College BlvdA seven-minute drive, in case you forgot any of the essentials like sandals or a swimsuit.
12 Minute drive for our home. It's a great place to gather any items for a group gathering or just pick up a pizza to cover a quick meal.
150 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda Dr12 Minute drive for our home. It's a great place to gather any items for a group gathering or just pick up a pizza to cover a quick meal.
We are just an 8-minute drive from a hospital, in case you may need it for any reason.
7 locals recommend
Tri City Medical Center
4002 Vista WayWe are just an 8-minute drive from a hospital, in case you may need it for any reason.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets® is one of San Diego's premier shopping destinations. Shop more than 85 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Tory Burch.
400 locals recommend
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteCarlsbad Premium Outlets® is one of San Diego's premier shopping destinations. Shop more than 85 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Tory Burch.
This massage parlor is AWESOME. Some of the best massages I've ever gotten, and at an affordable cost. They are open late and can accommodate big groups, so it's perfect for a ladies' weekend.
Grotto Massage and Day Spa
2804 Roosevelt StThis massage parlor is AWESOME. Some of the best massages I've ever gotten, and at an affordable cost. They are open late and can accommodate big groups, so it's perfect for a ladies' weekend.
We provide some body boards and wet suits but if you need anything else for your beach outing, this is the place to go. It's affordable and they make it easy to get to the beach and have the BEST experience.
10 locals recommend
Real Surf Shop
1101 S Coast HwyWe provide some body boards and wet suits but if you need anything else for your beach outing, this is the place to go. It's affordable and they make it easy to get to the beach and have the BEST experience.
This is a great local place to rent some e-bikes (which are the most fun) and ride down by Oceanside Pier. It's a long drive and you can go pretty fast on the bikes. It's a great thing to do with groups. Make sure to go get a Parlor Doughnut afterward.
Mostly E-Bikes
203 Wisconsin AveThis is a great local place to rent some e-bikes (which are the most fun) and ride down by Oceanside Pier. It's a long drive and you can go pretty fast on the bikes. It's a great thing to do with groups. Make sure to go get a Parlor Doughnut afterward.