Aloha Ice is the only place I've found, pretty much anywhere, that has actual Hawaiian-style shaved…read moreice, complete with the macadamia-nut ice cream on the bottom! For years I've wondered why this isn't a thing elsewhere besides Hawaii. It is so good! We decided to stop here after an e-biking adventure through Oceanside. We got several of the special types of shaved ice (though you can build your own flavor selection) and they were all really good. The bigger sizes were really huge! Things were so tasty I missed actual pictures of the shaved ice but did grab a pic of the outside. They've also done a good job capturing the Hawaiian style inside and even have pog you can get! Nice clean modern ambiance overall. Service was quick even though there were tons of people in line! Overall would totally recommend for a tasty summer treat in Carlsbad!

The portion was hugeeee. I looked at the small at first and was like bruh no way they selling that…read morebut they lowk stack the ice so high. It was definitely worth the price for the amount you get. For taste, I think all the flavors are super artificial (i mean afterall it is syrups) but normally it doesnt bother me and for this it was just really strong fake taste especially of their ube flavor. I do think the sweet cream complimented it very nice and I liked it all when I mixed the ice cream in. The blend was extremely pleasant. I also really appreciated how patient the staff were when I was looking at the menu they were kind about letting me fully look through it all. Id say this is a good place to go with chill vibes and after a long summer day on the beach. Perfect cool down snack

My bf remembers when this spot was Pea Soup Andersen's, while this is before my time in San Diego,…read morethe iconic Windmill still graces the venue and gives the new food hall its name. Nearby to the outlets in Carlsbad, Legoland, the Flower Fields and Costco it is a great casual place to grab a bite. I have been here twice so far and both times on weekend afternoons. While it is busy, I find it a little bit more manageable than Liberty Public market down in Point Loma (which is much larger and an absolute cluster on weekends.). The windmill food hall, as of Aug/Sept 2026, has about 12 or 13 vendors to choose from. We like to grab a drink at the bar and then choose from the different offerings where we can mix and match from all different cuisines. My BF really enjoys the tacos from El Puerto Street Tacos (which the lady grumpily told us is not the same one that used to be in 10th Ave in downtown San Diego. Thai Style has a decent Pad Thai and the Asado Gaucho has good Argentinian sandwiches. I have my sights set on the Secret Sauce Wok and Cosmos burgers next.

Idk what these ratings were...I wouldn't come back here, I tried 4 different places and all were…read moremediocre. We tried the Hawaiian place with the musubis in the corner, how can you get chicken teriyaki and spam Musubis wrong, well u do, their teriyaki sauce was not good so that was a waste. No flavor but also was too sweet, kinda tasted expired. . We tried the Italian place and had their carbonara, it was good just not amazing, that was actually our favorite. The donuts and the new zealand ice cream was not good, very expensive and it had some weird sour taste, the combination was just weird and the donuts tasted old. Also tried the mediocre pizza spot, everything just tasted ok and everything was super expensive. I wanted to try the lobster place and I saw the prices and said nvm. Also everyone looked like they didn't want to be there, no one was friendly at all. Place has so much potential bc it's open and has a lot of seating and the whole idea of having different places to choose from to eat is cool, but the restaurants we tried just wasn't good at all. I won't be coming back.

My friend and I were craving Filipino food, so we decided to come here. I think our server may have…read morebeen the owner, and he made some great suggestions. The sisig was delicious, but I especially loved the Vegetable Coconut Stew (Ginataan). I also really enjoyed the lychee beer! I'm definitely coming back the next time I'm craving Filipino food. I need to try the kare-kare next!

My husband and I came on a Friday afternoon and what a gem of a place. Such a welcoming atmosphere…read morewith excellent service and even better food! My husband had the lunch special with pancit, rice, classic lumpia and chicken bbq. I had the pork rib sinigang (a sour soup) and we ended with the turon (fried banana). Everything was delicious and tasted as if my Lola was in the back making the food. Thanks for the great service and excellent food. We will be returning!

We came in for a late dinner while in the area. I've had it bookmarked for a while so it was…read moreserendipitous that we happened to be in Vista for a birthday party just around the corner. The restaurant is small, cozy, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It isn't well suited for larger parties as most tables are tables for 2 unless tables are pushed together. They do have patio seating and heaters outside, but it didn't appeal to me being so close to the street/loud traffic. Gabriel checked us in, seated us, took our order, served our food and waited on us for majority of our visit, I would give him 10 stars just on his impeccable service. The food though? The food was AMAZING!! Everything we ordered was the best we have ever had anywhere. The buns were very kawaii (and we ordered ever single one to try). The fillings were savory, but we also loved their seasonal panda bun with ube filling while the kids preferred the nutella bunny. Best chicken karaage we've had by far, the coating almost tasted like it was rolled in kinako powder. The ramen broth was "chef's kiss" with so much flavors, the crab rangoon were jumbo and the filling was delicious, but the chicken katsu was also the best we have had anywhere (including Hawaii). The breading was just top tier crunchy while the chicken was thick and juicy. There isn't one bad thing I could say about this place, from the service to the food, I would make the drive out here again. Super duper, highly recommend, don't sleep on this little place, you'll regret it!

Okay, I found out Harumama Ramen + Sushi was in my neighborhood so I had to check it out. I wanted…read moreto see if it's the same as another one I've been to about 20 minutes away. Since I'm a lover of information, I looked up "Harumama". It's a combination of two words: the Korean word haru, which means "day," and "mama". Together, it translates to "mom's daily food". The name reflects the restaurant's mission to serve dishes prepared with the same love, care, and attention that a mother gives to her family's everyday meals. How lovely is that?! Anyhow, I was able to find street parking and walked into a clean dining space with a nice atmosphere. It wasn't too busy. Again, the staff was very attentive and provided stellar service. My food came out pretty fast. I loooved how my Drunken Noodles had the right amount of chicken and peanuts. Overall, another fun flavorful time. I'm still a Harumama fan. I can't wait to try more dishes. I highly recommend this location to the Yelp Community!!

Everything was great and fun! Love it there!…read moreGreat customer service! Food was good! Lots of fun!

I have to give credit where it's due. It really feels like The Camp Store has started listening to…read moresome of the feedback people have been giving, and it's nice to see things slowly moving in the right direction. One thing they absolutely deserve praise for is the events. Like Jurassic Beach (which I saw on the Instagram page) was such a cool idea, and the light shows have been awesome too. Those kinds of events make camping here even more memorable, especially for families, and you can tell a lot of effort goes into putting them together. I've also noticed the store itself starting to feel more like a camp store again. Seeing more Carlsbad and beach themed merchandise instead of all the Sasquatch stuff is a nice change. It gives the place more of that cozy campground feel that so many people loved about the original store. That being said, it still feels like the store is very focused on attracting outside visitors rather than mainly serving the campers who are staying here. The music and events can also be a little overwhelming at times, especially when you're looking for a quieter campground experience. Overall, I'm happy to see the changes that have been made. The Camp Store is not exactly like the old one yet, but it is definitely heading in the right direction. Keep listening to the feedback instead of criticizing the reviews and continue to bring back that classic camp store feeling, because I really think this place can become something special again.

A nice strawberry picking place but not very refined. Dirt paths and quite a bit of walking from…read morewhere you pay to the actual picking area. Very spread out space. Lots of opportunity woth photo ops which is nice. The petting zoo part and tractor ride is additional charge. They hand out scissors to cut the strawberries off the vines. Get the really red ones, even if they're small because they're sweeter. It was a nice experience but just okay.

The Carlsbad Strawberry company offers a fantastic U-Pick experience during strawberry season. For…read more$18 per adult, I got admissions and a reasonably sized bucket for picking strawberries. It's easy to fill up the bucket with ripe strawberries quick. Although it doesn't seem like there's a lot of strawberries at first glance, there's a lot as I walked through the rows of strawberry plants - that was part of the fun! One thing I wasn't prepared for was the dirt and how muddy the strawberry rows were. I'm not sure if it was always that wet. Perhaps it was because it rained earlier in the day? My shoes got extremely dirty and there wasn't a convenient way to wash it off there. I recommend wearing rain boots. In addition to strawberries, there was a sunflower maze and a separate section for a simple sunflower field. For those who don't want to worry about food, there's vendors and food trucks on site. They also sell jam and fresh strawberries at the stand, which doesn't require an admissions ticket. Service wasn't anything special. The staff there were efficient and friendly. Overall, I enjoyed my time there and I recommend visitors trying out the U-Pick experience!

Stopped by Oceanside beach & stumbled upon a shaved ice spot by the pier. My little one was…read moredelighted. He got the sour apple & grape which he loved. And I got the passion fruit & guava with condensed milk. $7/each. Lovely shop owner. Great service & ambiance! Perfect cool down treat on a warm day.

This place is the best! Great big servings of shaved ice with generous flavor added and the people…read moreworking here are awesome!

Nice customer service and excellent fresh food! This is one…read moreof the best pokè spots I've been to. Very similar to a place I went to in Hawaii. I don't live in the area but if I come back around this way, I'll be going here to Wicked Pokè!

Line was really short and they have affordable prices. The fish was delicious and I was able to…read moresample the sauces to see if I liked them or not. Im not a spicy person so i got the house sauce, mild and it was really good. I also added eel sauce too. I was hungry and forgot to take a picture.

My friend and I came here for lunch after a Pilates workout in Carlsbad Village. It wasn't too…read morebusy, and we decided to try the Sushi Omakase Box. It was beautifully presented, fresh, and delicious! For the price, I thought it was a great deal. It came with three thick slices of seven different types of sashimi, plus uni and seaweed salad. My favorites were the albacore, salmon, and yellowtail. We also tried the caramelized eggplant as an appetizer, and it was so good and addicting! We were completely stuffed by the end of our meal. We sat outside on the patio and loved the bright decor and chill atmosphere. Service was quick, and our server was super sweet and attentive. It was the perfect lunch after a good workout. I would definitely come back!

Blue Ocean deserves the right to go into my Top 10 list of Sushi restaurants. Everything we…read moreordered was amazing. Each plate had its own design, everything was so beautiful. It's a little more expensive here compared to other Carlsbad sushi restaurants. But with your very first bite, you'll immediately realize why this sushi is a bit more expensive. It's worth it! It was a great day. The sushi melted in your mouth. Each plate of sushi was decorated by a sushi master. I've had my fair share of sushi in my life. I stated eating sushi in 1984, I'm 66 now and I still love a sushi restaurant with a bit of flare. Blue Ocean checked all of the boxes. Nothing, not one thing we ordered disappointed us. It was just the opposite, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. It really was perfection on a plate. The service here was a level up from other sushi restaurants. It's an amazing day when great food gets combined with stellar service. Then and only then, you know it's going to be a great night out. It only takes one bad bite to send you reeling. The ambiance and the decor of Blue Ocean is top notch. I don't think anyone else can truly compete with them. We moved East 18 months ago. We have not found a sushi restaurant that can even boast reasonable sushi. But Carlsbad can. Well done Blue Ocean, you all made my day! From start to finish, your team was spot on with whatever we needed. It was the perfect storm. Sushi for everyone! We ordered the Earthquake cut role, Padres, 3 cuts of Blue Fin belly sushi, Sweet Shrimp, spicy Yellowtail cut roll, Albacore sushi, and there's more that I can't even remember right now, but we enjoyed every single bite. I highly recommend Blue Ocean. You will not be disappointed.