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    A starting point for exploring Carson

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    Darrow's New Orleans Grill

    Restaurant · 21720 Avalon Boulevard Suite 102b

    Darrow’s New Orleans Grill serves Cajun and Creole food in Carson, including po’ boys, gumbo and jambalaya. The Avalon Boulevard restaurant offers dine-in, takeout and online ordering.

    Restaurant

    Tak E Sushi and Rolls

    Restaurant · 20804 S Figueroa St #1905

    Tak E Sushi and Rolls in Carson, California, operates at 20804 S Figueroa St. The restaurant's menu includes appetizers, salads, special rolls, classic rolls, nigiri, sashimi, combo meals, bowls, plates, udon, ramen,…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Florist

    ARIS Flower Shop

    Florist · 1812 Carson St

    ARIS Flower Shop is a florist on 1812 Carson St in Carson.

    Clothing shop

    Barong & Formal Shoppe

    Clothing shop · 22118 Main St

    Barong & Formal Shoppe is a clothing shop on 22118 Main St in Carson.

    (310) 830-9303

    Bicycle shop

    Biking Bicycle Garage

    Bicycle shop · 17121 South Central Avenue Suite 2d

    Biking Bicycle Garage LLC is a bicycle shop on 17121 South Central Avenue Suite 2d in Carson.

    Sporting goods shop

    Break Point FC

    Sporting goods shop · 24424 Main St # 603

    Break Point FC is a sporting-goods shop on 24424 Main St # 603 in Carson.

    Clothing shop

    Cali Headwear

    Clothing shop · 20934 S Santa Fe Ave

    Cali Headwear is a clothing shop on 20934 S Santa Fe Ave in Carson.

    Grocery store

    Carson Liquor Market

    Grocery store · 1347 Carson St

    Carson Liquor Market is a grocery store on 1347 Carson St in Carson.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Bookstore

    Juice-C-Juice Books & More

    Bookstore · 940 E Dominguez St

    Juice-C-Juice Books & More is a bookstore on 940 E Dominguez St in Carson.

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