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Encinitas to Carlsbad Village
Three coastal-North County shops along the old Coast Highway route, plus one inland in Vista.
Car Crawl · 4 stops · about 14.9 miles. The stops are spread across a metro area or several towns. Plan on driving between shops. What do route types mean?
The 4 stops
1. Lou's Records
Encinitas staple on Highway 101 with a classic record-store vibe, vintage and new vinyl, 45s, CDs, and listening equipment, plus a mural on the building.
Tip: Hours can vary and they host events with lines out the door, so check before you go.
434 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 2. The Record Room
A well-organised used shop in Carlsbad with vinyl, 45s, tapes and 8-tracks, a large wall of used CDs, and band tees.
Tip: Only a few blocks from Spin Records, so the two are easy to combine.
2835 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3. Spin Records
A Carlsbad Village shop with a large stock of vinyl, CDs and tapes plus music memorabilia and music-themed toys. Open late for a record store.
Tip: Records are often kept behind the counter until checkout, so ask staff to pull what you want to see.
370 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 4. Standards
A downtown Vista shop with a revolving stock of new and used vinyl, including some bargain-priced bins.
Tip: Opening time can run late in the morning; arrive after 11:30 AM to be safe.
216 E Broadway, Vista, CA 92084, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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