- Our list of the best things to do in Carlsbad, California, features the top 286 nearby activities — including 130 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Carlsbad, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Food & Drink, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Carlsbad, CA , followed by 256 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Jolla, Escondido, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Poway, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Del Mar, San Clemente, Ramona, San Diego, Temecula, Murrieta and Coronado
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29.4 Miles
Copper Canyon Park spans nearly nine acres of outdoor recreation that can be accessed by the public. Along with open grass play areas, the park features picnic tables, a combination bike path and walking trail, unlit softball field, and playground equipment.
29.5 Miles
93%
27 votes
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Bluff Top Trail
Santa Clara Ave, Violet Lantern to Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
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A three mile trail, Bluff Top Trail Runs between Walk On Beach and Gualala Point Regional Park. Along this trail lies the remnants of the Dana Point Inn and sea cliffs and views for birding and whale-watching.
29.5 Miles
89%
9 votes
34116 Pacific Coast Hwy # A, Dana Point, CA
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At the Girl in the Curl Surf School, students of all skill levels can take surfing lessons. The location also offers surf camps for younger learners who wish to truly dedicate time to their skills.
29.5 Miles
The Santee Lakes are a popular spot for get-togethers and family picnics. The lakes offer a relaxing view and quiet surroundings and are also known for good fishing, hiking trails and bird watching.
29.6 Miles
Europa Village is a picturesque winery with many areas for picnicking. The wine is not as high of quality as other wineries, but the view makes up the difference.
29.6 Miles
A surfing instructional camp, TheCaliCamp offers weeklong intensive surfing instruction sessions led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The camp offers lodging for students, and provides and sells a variety of equipment and apparel.
29.6 Miles
Located within the scenic Temcula Valley, Baily Vineyard & Winery is a local winery that specializes in the production of wines using locally-grown grapes. Visitors commonly enjoy sampling the winery's numerous varieties in the on-site tasting room.
29.6 Miles
A canine recreation facility, Woodglen Vista Dog Park is situated on nearly an acre of grass fields. The park offers dog waste bags, shade trees, benches, a double-gated entrance and drinking water available outside the fenced area.
29.7 Miles
Situated on 11-acres of land, the Churon Winery is a winery that has a private vineyard viewing room, a suite, and views of Temecula Valley. The winery has a lobby with a marble staircase and a wine tasting bar.
29.7 Miles
100%
30 votes
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Potato Chip Rock
Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
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Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.