Best Donuts in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

"This North Park shop serves creative donuts from Cheesecake Custard Charred Blueberry Lemon, Chocolate Custard Honey Peanut Butter Bacon, Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake, and Raspberry Lavender. Nomad even has an entire menu section dedicated to exotic vegan options with flavors such as Habanero Peach Guava, Coffee Maple, Ube Taro Coconut, Key Lime Prickly Pear, and Coconut Passionfruit. For you sticklers on the classics you’ll still be able to find the good ol’ flavors like old fashioned vanilla bean, maple, or chocolate glazed."

"Nomad Donuts in North Park really has some of the most unique donut flavors you will ever see. Every one in San Diego is an açaí fan. Mix açaí and a donut together, and it's every San Diegan's dream."

"If you ate one plain, you'd still be able to tell there's something special about them. The bagels are the same way."

"A photo posted by Donut Bar (@donutbar) on Jan 6, 2017 at 9:46pm PST. Donut Bar in Downtown SD has made headlines with its amazing donuts; voted the Number 1 Donut Shop by USA Today and many more news organizations and blogs. Donut Bar has also received San Diego Magazine’s “Best of San Diego” Awards."

"You can find the Oh My Birthday Cake donut at the Donut Bar in San Diego. When you go you'll want to try the strawberry split and the French toast donut as well. This delectable donut will leave you wanting more."

"I've been looking to try the donuts here for the longest time and Donut Bar did not disappoint!. Delicious donuts, great coffee, and great atmosphere..."

"Clearly they’re Very Good at everything they bake here since it’s a 3rd generation run bakery. Recipes and their old-fashioned baking style have been passed down for so long; which is why they’re here to stay. Of course they have the classic cookie flavors (choc chip, peanut butter, oatmeal and others), but they’re famous for their daily smiley face and surfing cookies."

"Monday – Saturday: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm. Specializing in the “old style of baking”, V.G. Donut & Bakery whips up tantalizing donuts, pastries, cookies, cakes, and more daily."

"Fresh doughnuts, pastries, cookies, cakes and bread are available for pickup. Phone orders are encouraged. New temporary hours are 5 a.m."

"If you’re craving an artisanal donut, head to The Goods to pick up a dozen!. From gluten-free Tahitian vanilla, sugared marshmallow fluff and Vermont maple bacon there’s many choices to satisfy the whole crew. You can see a list of what’s available and make your choices on their Instagram page."

"Make sure to add The Goods to your list of Carlsbad coffee shops to try!. It is an amazing doughnut shop, but also has some pretty great coffee. They have so many doughnuts to choose from and some that are super unique!"

"Small, airy counter-serve for donuts in gourmet varieties such as stuffed Nutella & s’mores. Address : 2965 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States"

"A photo posted by Peterson’s Donut Corner (@petersonsdonutcorner) on Feb 29, 2016 at 9:07am PST. As much as I would have loved to, if I did all my own “research” for this article, they would have had to cut me out of my house… so I took to Facebook to ask my friends which doughnut shops they love and I had an overwhelming response for Peterson’s Donut Corner in Escondido. Peterson’s is open 24 hours and no matter what time of day, they always have customers."

"One EDSD member Craig Rinehart loves this shop so much, he decided to have it at his wedding instead of cake, while voter Julie Sanders proclaimed, “the cronut changed my life.” According to Leslie Koch, “When the raised donuts are fresh there’s such a nice balance of a slight crisp and melt in mouth doughiness.” Cue the craving."

"This donut shop is a favorite among locals for its large assortment of fresh baked goods and fun retro inspired building. On a day with nice weather (which is most days in Escondido), you can sit outside on the benches and enjoy your donuts and sweets. It’s a great place for an afternoon pick-me-up."

"A photo posted by Donut Panic (@donutpanicsd) on Jan 11, 2017 at 6:16am PST. “Donut Panic”about eating amazing donuts from this little shop on Mission Gorge Road because they are organic and in San Diego, we love the organic, healthy options – even when it comes to eating donuts!. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends, Donut Panic offers 100% vegan donuts and bagels, and during the rest of the week they have traditional desserts and old fashioned donuts."

"Besides a clever name, Donut Panic is also great at glazed donuts. Along with traditional donuts, they offer vegan creations such as chocolate espresso almond, Earl Grey, maple bacon glaze, and even rosewater cardamom. Baker Linda Dami combines potato flakes mixed with flour, soy milk, sugar, salt, oil, and yeast."

"Address: 6171 Mission Gorge Rd, Ste 113, San Diego, CA 92120. Neighborhood: Grantville. Don’t panic when you see the donuts at Donut Panic...their donuts taste just as good as they look!"

"A photo posted by @devilsdozendonuts on Aug 28, 2016 at 11:59am PDT. Devil’s Dozen in Little Italy offers more than just the traditional Maple Bar or Chocolate Twist. Their menu includes Nutella Hazelnut, S’mores, Churro Bites, and their Tres Leches Cake which is the delicious love child of a cake and a donut; it may be a sin (get it?!?) to taste this good!"

"You won’t find any fancy combinations or crazy displays at Devil’s, but they are nothing short of gourmet. It’s all about the classic flavors done with quality ingredients: vanilla bean, cinnamon sugar, chocolate, s’mores, and churro bites. Photo courtesy of kirbiecravings.com"

"Salvatore's Cucina Italiana was established in the late 1980s and guests of the restaurant can expect a unique fine dining experience in an elegant atmosphere. The menu starts off with appetizers like PEI black mussels in spicy tomato broth and sautéed sweet and sour eggplant and moves on to specialty pasta dishes such as house-made veal cannelloni and the restaurant's signature lasagna. There is also an excellent collection of meat and fish entrees."

"Owner and Roman native Raffaella Morelli knows that simple, fine, fresh ingredients yield the best results. The atmosphere is elegant, the wine and cocktail list exceptional, the food divine. There’s not a better combination for a romantic evening out."

"It's easy to spend an hour in this heartfelt museum of surf artifacts, from a timeline of surfing history to surf-themed art and a radical collection of boards, including the one chomped by a shark when it ate the arm of surfer Bethany Hamilton. Special exhibits change frequently along different themes (eg Women of Surfing and Surfers of the Vietnam War)."

"This 3,000-acre conservation area near Dixon Lake was established in 1996 to help preserve biologically unique habitats. There are six trails totaling more than 20 miles that are good for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Rangers offer tours of the Daley Ranch House and its outbuildings every second Sunday."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Downtowngal used under CC BY-SA 3.0. A great way to explore true southwestern California, the way you’re supposed to, Daley Ranch has fresh air and rustic ambiance in a gorgeous location. The hiking trails are lovely, offering breathtaking views over Escondido ranch land."

"Daley Ranch has everything a hiker, biker, or runner could ask for. Some trails provide excellent views of Dixon Lake. Dixon Lake will give you immediate shade and a shoreline trail."

"Carlsbad’s oceanic atmosphere isn’t nearly complete without Batiquitos Lagoon!. Recognized by the state as an ecological reserve, this haven for endangered plants and animals is open to the public for your uninterrupted exploration!. Recognized as one of the few tidal wetlands remaining in Southern California, the Batiquitos Lagoon allows you to enjoy the company of perfect weather and non-profit marine preservation."

"With various parking areas on the northern side, Batiquitos Lagoon is a great stop for a two-mile hike. Just east of Interstate 5, the area is home to 610 acres of lagoon space and has been preserved for public enjoyment from oceanic silt buildup. Bicycles are not allowed, though pets are – provided they are on a leash."

"The nature center offers an educational insight into the lagoon with plant and animal information. Make sure to pick up a pamphlet at the center to help you identify different plants on your walk!. We found a tunnel for those of you into that thing."