- 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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Known for its picnicking opportunities, Woodland Park offers 11 acres of land with ponds, fountains, and shaded areas. The picnic areas have several playgrounds with climbing walls, swings, and other play structures.
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Welk Resort Theater hosts an array of productions in an intimate theater setting. They provide dinner theatre along with matinees and have an on-site museum that highlights the career of Lawrence Welk, the man for whom the theater was named.
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Including also a small museum dedicated to Lawrence Welk, Lawrence Welk Theater is a 339 seats-venue, which hosted stars like Willie Nelson and musical plays like Chicago.
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The 18-hole 'Oaks' course is located at the Welk Resort San Diego of Escondido. It features 1837 yards of golf and it was designed by Jim Brown.
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1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Multi-use San Dieguito County Park features playgrounds, picnic areas and pavilions and is available for weddings and special events. The park is also home to Miracle Field, a baseball field that accommodates children and adults with special needs
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One of Escondido's most popular camping parks is Palomar Mountain State Park. Because of its high, mountainous location, the park is considerably colder than surrounding areas. Park rangers advise campers and day visitors to avoid sudden chills by dressing in layers.
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The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
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just west of I-5 at the Via de la Valle exit, Del Mar, CA
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The Del Mar Race Track is a racing track that features an infield pacific pavilion for groups of 20-2,000, skyrooms, celebrity suites, and a seaside tropical cabana. The track offers season passes and clubhouse seating.
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Cirque du Soleil Totem is a show presented by the world renowned Cirque du Soleil performance troupe. The show focuses thematically on the evolution of humanity, and features acrobatics, spectacular visual effects, and music.