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Carlsbad, CA
179Events this week
32Free things to do
86New spots
91New stories

● Checked Friday, October 9, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Carlsbad

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 179 events, day by day →

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge Ride

Saturday 6am · Aldrich Park

San Diego SCCA Road Rally October 10th 2026

Saturday 7am · Walmart Supercenter

Used Oil Recycling & Free Filter Exchange

Saturday 7:30am · AutoZone (1947 University Ave, Riverside, CA) · Free

ACBS SoCal San Diego Gathering

Saturday 8am · San Diego Yacht Club

New in Carlsbad

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Kai Ola Sushi

Restaurants

Island sushi, local feel: Kai Ola Sushi brings premium Hawaiian-style sushi to Carlsbad Village with easygoing, casual vibes, the kind of spot locals already love.

kai-ola.com ↗

Little Oaks Winery

Nightlife

Restock without the trip: Little Oaks Winery keeps things easy for Oceanside folks, with online ordering when you need a midweek top up and a wine club that puts new finds on your radar.

littleoakswinery.com ↗

Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home Carlsbad

Home & Garden

Refresh your kitchen game: Ready to retire that clunky fridge or misbehaving dishwasher, Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home Carlsbad pairs brand-name appliances with real human advice, plus easy delivery, installation scheduling, and haul-away recycling.

stores.bestbuy.com ↗

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Most read in Carlsbad

The five stories Carlsbad readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Kelvin wave phenomenon could worsen coastal flooding, beach erosion along Southern California coast

    Scientists have warned that the Kelvin wave phenomenon, which is causing coastal flooding and beach erosion along the Southern California coast, could worsen conditions.

    Full story at 10news.com ↗

  2. Kelvin waves, El Niño’s hidden danger, could make beach and coast erosion worse

    The Kelvin wave, a hidden danger from El Niño, could cause beach and coast erosion to worsen, according to weather experts.

    Full story at kpbs.org ↗

  3. Edens acquires upscale open-air center in San Diego metro

    Commercial real estate owner and operator Edens has acquired The Forum, a 263,000-sq.-ft., open-air center in Carlsbad, California, near the Pacific Ocean.

    Full story at chainstoreage.com ↗

  4. Woman saves unconscious surfer slammed into rocks at Oceanside beach

    Benita Karo saved a surfer who was hit by a large wave at a North County beach, saving his life.

    Full story at 10news.com ↗

  5. St. Michael’s Jazz Fest Brings a Full Day of Music to Carlsbad Village This Saturday

    St. Michael's Jazz Fest returns to Carlsbad Village for its third year, bringing a full day of live music and family-friendly activities at St.

    Full story at carlsbad-village.com ↗

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