- TripBuzz found 216 things to do with kids in or near Carlsbad, California, including 193 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poway, Oceanside, La Jolla and Encinitas.
- From Carlsbad State Beach to SoCal Surf Lessons, the Carlsbad area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Surfing Lessons, Movie Theaters, Beaches and Dog Park.
- Carlsbad is situated on the north end of San Diego County only 35 miles from the city of San Diego itself. When regenerative spring water was found at the town in the 1880s, it quickly transitioned into a resort destination. The city maintains its resort roots as a popular oceanfront destination for those wanting to enjoy ocean activities and relaxation.
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32700 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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Located on the shores of Lake Elsinore, Elsinore Jet Ski Rentals offers a variety of wave runners, jet skis, and other motorized watercraft for rent. The facility also has stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
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The Cox Sports Park is large park featuring several lighted baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The park also offers a playground and picnic area, as well as a snack bar.
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Featuring a prehistoric themed playground, Fossil Reef Park is littered with dinosaur fossil climbing structures for kids to play on. The playground has a three story slide that extends from a climbing structure.
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26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area.
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The completely fenced-in Grand Park has several playground structures for children in addition to paved walking paths for joggers or even dog walkers. The outdoor recreational area also features a small amphitheater where concerts are held during the summer.
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Providing for an array of activities, El Toyon Park offers something for all ages. Along with a fully equipped playground, the park has both tennis and basketball courts, an athletic field and separate doggie play area.
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Offering scenic views of Great Park and Laguna Beach, Alta Laguna PArk is a public park location commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Playground climbing structures, white sand, and nearby hiking trails are among the park's amenities.
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Once a historic fossil site, Costeau Park is a community park with open fields and sports courts for recreational activities. The park also has a playground, walking paths, and scattered picnic tables with grills for barbecuing.
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Deputy Lonnie G Brewer Park is a 5 acre park with an extensive lawn area, picnic tables and barbecues. The grassy areas make a suitable athletic field for soccer, baseball, flag football and other activities.
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Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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A canine recreation and exercise facility, Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park features enclosed fields consisting of dirt and wood chips. The park provides waste bags, water bowls, picnic tables and a separate area for smaller dogs.