- 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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Named after the adjacent town, Laguna Beach is one of California's most popular beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing. The town also attracts many visitors with its unique restaurants, exclusive shops and temperate climate.
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Beckenham Park is a children's park that is best known for having a rainbow colored play surface and uses concrete turtle playground sculptures. The park has two playgrounds that each have a slide.
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Situated between two mountain peaks, Lago Santa Margarita has a man made lake for visitors to fish and swim in. There is a picnic area, fitness area, and walking paths.
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Families with younger children are the primary audience of Acorn Park. There are three distinct play areas with a variety of playground structures that are connected through several natural pathways in the tree-covered park.
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ClueHoo Private Tours is a service that allows its guests to tour the city in a unique and entertaining way. Each tour is an urban scavenger hunt that gives visitors the opportunity to explore the city during it.
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With white sands and clear waters, Laguna Beach offers visitors a clean beach to lounge in the sun and go surfing at. From the shore, visitors can spot Catalina Island in the distance.
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Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
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Part of the Regency Theatre chain, South Coast Cinema is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers a rewards program, and is available for rentals.
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Created for use by the entire community, Kimball Park offers a variety of recreational activities. Along with a playground and skating facility, the park is further equipped with an amphitheater where concerts and other special events are held.
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From musicals to plays, San Diego Repertory Theater features a variety of cultural arts performances every season. The theater also hosts cultural festivals such as The Lipinksy Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival and Kuumba Fest.