- 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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Traditional French restaurant offers a variety of specialties from the Mediteraanean region, including quiches, nicoise salads, and wraps
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Once a simple movie theatre, the Avo Playhouse was refurbished into a full, live-action theatre nearly 20 years ago. It is available for rental for meetings and lectures as well as full Broadway-class events.
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A small-scale venue with large entertainment, Broadway Theatre in Vista, California is the perfect place to enjoy the wonders of the theatre. Visitors are guaranteed a friendly experience with a wonderful view.
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Visitors can enjoy an indoor trampoline park that also offers dodgeball and slam ball at Get Air Vista. The facility hosts parties and events and also features foam pits, slackline, and a ninja course.
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Vista Sports Park features a variety of well-maintained, state of the art sports fields, including football fields, soccer fields, and little league baseball fields. The park also has a walking track that circles it.
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Featuring a competition style street course, Aura Skatepark provides ramps, rails and a bowl along with a lounge area providing game tables and arcade game machines. The park offers party hosting, skateboard training and custom ramp design and construction.
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Theatregoers can enjoy a show under the stars with a visit to the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, California. Visitors can enjoy a picnic dinner while watching these professional outdoor plays for a full entertainment experience.
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Guajome Count Park has a lot to offer. Besides its scenic beauty and a network of easy hiking trails, the park also has a beautiful lake, well-maintained campsites equipped with restroom and shower facilities and a sandy beach nearby.
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1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Visitors of the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course will be able to play on a golf course with five sets of tees. The site also features a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers a full bar, a cafe, ocean views, and a stone fireplace for guests to enjoy.
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2040 North Santa Fe Road, Vista, CA 92084
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A glimpse into the mechanical past, the Antique Gas & Steam Museum in Vista, California provides over 50 acres of engine related exhibits. Visitors can view these working engines while learning there applications to history.
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Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.