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Date night in Oceanside / Carlsbad

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Oceanside / Carlsbad.

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Planning a date night in Oceanside / Carlsbad? We track 48 spots here — places for dinner, bars, spots for dessert and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Oceanside / Carlsbad guides plan the whole evening: wine bars, cocktail bars, live music venues, cozy restaurants, special-occasion restaurants and restaurants with a view, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

The best date spots in Oceanside / Carlsbad

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

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What are the best date spots in Oceanside / Carlsbad?
Our top pick is Little Fawn, rated 4.3 out of 5. Dominic's Italian Restaurant and Haunted Head Saloon are close behind.
Where should we eat in Oceanside / Carlsbad?
Try Little Fawn, Dominic's Italian Restaurant and 20 | Twenty Grill for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Oceanside / Carlsbad?
Try Little Fawn, The Rooftop Bar and The Meantime for cocktails.
Where can we get dessert in Oceanside / Carlsbad?
Try GelatoLove Carlsbad Village and 1022 Cafe & Gelateria for something sweet.
What's the most romantic spot in Oceanside / Carlsbad?
One More Thats It Pub and Covet Art Gallery are the most romantic on this list.

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