The Forum Carlsbad is a 55-tenant open-air lifestyle shopping center at the intersection of Calle Barcelona and El Camino Real, operated by Northwood Retail in Carlsbad's eastern commercial corridor. The tenant roster spans Apple, lululemon, Vuori, Free People, Anthropologie, and Warby Parker alongside high-volume dining anchors like Casa De Bandini at The Forum, which draws 6,600 monthly searches as one of Carlsbad's top-searched restaurant names. Nike by La Costa, Alo Yoga, and Madewell represent the center's expansion into direct-to-consumer athletic and contemporary retail, categories added during a 2023 tenant refresh. The landscaped open-air design features a koi pond, river-bed water features, and direct-to-storefront parking that avoids enclosed-mall circulation patterns. The kitchenware and cooking-class retailer Sur La Table anchors the home and culinary segment within the center's broader wellness, beauty, and lifestyle positioning. Seasonal community events and a playground zone extend dwell time beyond standard retail visits, targeting the family and tourist traffic generated by Carlsbad's proximity to LEGOLAND California.