Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

  • 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
  • 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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45.7 Miles
84% 32 votes
Surfing Lessons 8534 Hamilton Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Kula Nalu helps surfers at all levels. They also provide specialty workouts for surfers and water sport enthusiasts.
45.8 Miles
92% 265 votes
Other Water Activities 2600 Newport Blvd., Suite 122, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
For an experience like no other, Jetpack America offers water-propelled jetpacks that are designed to be safe, stable and easy-to-use. Each flight experience includes training, 15 to 60 minutes of flight time and special extras, such as pictures and video.
45.8 Miles
100% 17 votes
Zoos 20850 Old Elsinore Road, Perris, CA 92570 MoreLess Info
The main attraction at Mr. Joe's Farm is the petting zoo. The farm contains typical petting zoo animals as well as some animals that aren't seen at many petting zoos such as camels, tortoises, and alpacas.
45.9 Miles
89% 61 votes
Art Museum 18881 Von Karman Avenue Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Featuring exhibits and artists of the Impressionist Period, the Irvine Museum offers guided tours and educational field trips.It is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
45.9 Miles
58% 12 votes
Lookouts Inspiration Point Rd, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Desert View Park is a small attraction that overlooks the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, one of the largest state parks in California. There is a stone monument announcing its location amongst a grouping of crosses.
46.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Other Tours 17550 Harrison Park Road, Julian, CA 92306 MoreLess Info
Kenner Ranch Riding, Discovery & Development Center offers horseback riding services in its 600 acre domain. Mountains, forests, meadows and ponds can be seen while on the trail. The ranch itself is build and arranged in the simple style of the early 19th century.
46.0 Miles
81% 77 votes
Lake 15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
46.0 Miles
92% 793 votes
Beaches 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
With soft sands and blue waters, Newport Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and scenic strolls. Down the coast, visitors will come across bike rental stations and small food trucks.
46.1 Miles
95% 86 votes
Community Service/Non-Profit Behind the KQ Campground on Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
California Wolf Center is a preserve and institution which has the purpose of returning the grey wolves in the Californian territory. It is the home of several packs of wolves, mostly from the Mexican grey subspecies.
46.1 Miles
93% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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