In today’s Carlsbad Scoop:
This week pulls you out of the house and into the neighborhood, with a new Thursday‑night surf series at Temaki Bar in Encinitas, live shows at Belly Up, laid‑back sunset sessions at Fox Point Farms, and a solid mix of weekend plans.
Unique events ranging from yoga and a beach cleanup in Solana Beach to a free UFC watch party in Encinitas, live wrestling in Vista, low‑key walks along the Oceanside Pier, and a cozy listening‑style night at Bodega Market.
There’s also a new local dinner spot opening with Verise Carlsbad inside Hotel Solea, plus a major food‑festival weekend coming up at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in May.
Let’s get to it.
🗓️ Upcoming Events in (and around) Carlsbad
Thursday 4/23:
🌊 Surf Night Sessions | Temaki Bar, Encinitas | Thu, Apr 23, 7–9pm
Temaki Bar kicks off a new Thursday-night series with surf clips, a live DJ, Solento Tequila cocktails, and a special hand roll and cut roll menu. The night also includes giveaways and a giveback element tied to Surfrider Foundation and the Rob Machado Foundation. details🎸 Iam Tongi Live at Belly Up | 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Thu, Apr 23, 8–10:30pm (doors 7pm)
Belly Up welcomes American Idol standout Iam Tongi for a live show with opener Claire Wright, filling the Solana Beach room with full‑band vocals and a big‑stage sound in a small‑venue setting. details
Friday 4/24:
🌅 Friday Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms | The Lawn @ Fox Point Farms, Encinitas | Fridays, 5–8pm
A weekly golden-hour hang with live local music, farm food, drink specials, and room to spread out on the lawn. Expect tractor-train tours, cornhole, giant Jenga, and a steady sunset crowd as the week winds down. details🎸 Sunset Rock & Dance Night at The Surf Club | 211 Mission Ave, Oceanside | Fri, Apr 24, 6–9pm
The Smokin’ Ocotillos take over the rooftop with classic, southern, and country rock built for a Friday night crowd. Come for the live set, stay for the danceable stretch as the sun drops over downtown Oceanside. details🔮 Tarot & Wine Workshop at GOODONYA | GOODONYA Market + Wine Shop, Encinitas | Fri, Apr 24, 6–9pm
Tarot Vin brings a 21+ wine tasting with four pours, tarot and astrology basics, wine-and-card pairings, and personal readings. Limited spots, $55, and a moody Encinitas setup for anyone into wine with a side of mystic. details🍦 Handel’s Ice Cream Fundraiser for Carlsbad High School | 2825 State St, Carlsbad | Fri, Apr 24, 4–7pm
Swing by Handel’s for a giveback night with 20% of proceeds supporting Carlsbad High School ASB. A simple Carlsbad scoop stop with a local-school payoff. details
Saturday 4/25:
🧘 ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Del Mar x REVEL Fit Club | 12843 El Camino Real, Suite 101, San Diego | Sat, Apr 25, 8–10am
Vuori Del Mar hosts an in-store HIIT/bodyweight session with REVEL Fit Club, then rolls into shopping and refreshments. Bring a mat, book a spot, and start the Saturday with a sweat session and a little retail. details🥊 Free UFC Watch Party | Enzo’s BBQ Ale House, Encinitas | Sat, Apr 25, 4–8pm
Fight Friends is setting up a no-cover UFC watch party at Enzo’s, with TVs everywhere, food, drink specials, and a crowd for the main card. Pull up at 4, find the Fight Friends table, and settle in for fight-night energy in Encinitas. details🎶 Bodega Nights: An Evening of Live Music & Local Art | Bodega Market, Oceanside | Sat, Apr 25, 6–8pm
Bodega Market turns into a listening lounge for a Tiny Desk-style night with Kahlil Nash, blending Funk, Rock, and R&B with local art on the side. Free entry, first 10 guests get a juice shot, and the menu offers matcha, juices, sandwiches, and pastries. details🥃 Complimentary Sips at HWC with Telson Tequila | Holiday Wine Cellar, 302 W Mission Ave, Escondido | Sat, Apr 25, 1–4pm
Holiday Wine Cellar hosts an educational tequila tasting with Telson, plus a sip-and-shop setup in Escondido. 21+ only and a low-key afternoon built around tasting and browsing. details🤼 SoCal Pro Wrestling | CoLab Public House, Vista | Sat, Apr 25, 7–9pm
Live wrestling comes to Vista with a full card, doors at 6, and first-come, first-served seating. Tickets are $25 presale or $30 at the door, and kids under 12 get in free. details🚶 One Small Step Walks x Somatelligence | Oceanside Municipal Pier | Sat, Apr 25, 9–10:30am
A low-key community walk with movement, fresh air, and good company. No pace goals, no pressure, just a simple morning loop by the pier. details
Sunday 4/26:
🧘 Yoga Class + Beach Clean Up | YogaSix Solana Beach, 437 Highway 101 #401, Solana Beach | Sun, Apr 26, 1–3pm
A free all-levels yoga class with Christina Murphy followed by a beach clean-up at Fletcher Cove with Surfrider Foundation. Stretch first, then head to the coast to pitch in for Earth Day. details
🍊🥑Farmers Markets:🍓🧺
Wednesday: Carlsbad: 2:30pm-7pm | State Street | details
Thursday: Oceanside: 9am-1pm | Pier View Way | details
Friday: San Marcos: 4pm-8pm | N City Drive | details
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🌤️🌊 Carlsbad Weather and Wave Forecast
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Thursday 4/23
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Friday 4/24
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Saturday 4/25
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Sunday 4/26
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🍝 Carlsbad’s Newest Coastal Restaurant Has Arrived
If you’ve been looking for a new North County dinner spot with some real heat, Verise Carlsbad inside the reimagined Hotel Solea is the move. Set along Cannon Rd with olive trees, pool views, and a fully dialed-in patio, it’s the kind of place that makes dinner feel like a night out.
Chef Riccardo Billotta brings serious experience from Michelin-starred kitchens, and Chef Jason Luke brings a more California feel. The menu is rooted in Italian tradition but keeps things approachable, with fresh pasta, wood-fired dishes, and seasonal ingredients. For a first round, the martini, calamari, meatballs, NY strip, spaghetti al pomodoro with burrata, and tiramisu all sound like safe bets.
🥡San Diego’s Biggest Food Festival Is Coming to North County
If you’ve seen the name FoodieLand popping up a lot lately, there’s a reason: it’s returning to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in May as one of the largest food‑festival weekends in the country. Spread over three nights, it packs 250+ vendors, global flavors, artisan stalls, games, and live music into the fairgrounds, making it feel more like a big food‑focused block party than a typical event.
Tickets are sold online only and it’s a short drive from Carlsbad with enough range of food to keep a group of different tastes busy for hours. If your crew is into taco nights, global bites, and dessert‑stand overload, this is one of the bigger regional food events worth circling on the calendar.
Until next time,
Carlsbad Scoop