Things to Do with Kids in Carlsbad, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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32.9 Miles
90% 30 votes
Parks 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Crown Valley Community Park serves as the center for the city's recreation programs and events. It features a pool with several diving boards, an outdoor amphitheater, 30 picnic tables, two soccer fields and a botanical preserve.
32.9 Miles
26% 53 votes
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Boomers

Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1155 Graves Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 MoreLess Info
Boomers is a family fun center and amusement park. It offers many attractions, including an 18-hole miniature golf course, go karts, a 32-foot high rock climbing wall, batting cages, and a large arcade game room.
32.9 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks 9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
Briercrest Park is a 3 acre park that offers a range of recreational activities. They have tables, benches, children's swings, a large sandbox, climbing structures, musical instruments and an herb garden.
32.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Celebrating horticulture, the Niguel Botanical Preserve features an array of plants and flowers, many native to Southern California. Open to the public daily, the park is equipped with walking trails and benches for added convenience.
33.0 Miles
92% 50 votes
Beaches 31621 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
From its location adjacent to Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach is popular with divers who use the large rock as a diving board, even though it is not the smartest idea. The beach is a popular wedding site.
33.0 Miles
32% 85 votes
Movie Theaters 405 Parkway Plz, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX, Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. It provides stadium seating, mobile and self-service ticketing, arcade games, a party room and concessions.
33.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Swimming Pool 5100 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Open year round, La Mesa Municipal Pool offers visitors a heated pool for laps and recreational swimming. The pool is attended to by lifeguards and has a diving board in the deep end.
33.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) PO Box 1591, La Mesa, CA 91944 MoreLess Info
Taka Sports is a sporting goods and apparel retailer that also operates a variety of athletic leagues, including kickball, baseball, soccer, and others. The store features a full line of sports equipment.
33.0 Miles
88% 17 votes
Hiking Trails 22105 Paseo Del Sur, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
A moderately challenging hiking trail that leads hikers among the mansions of South Laguna Beach, the Valido Trail offers several stunning vistas and provides a brief but vigorous hiking workout.
33.1 Miles
92% 3631 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
A truly beautiful baseball stadium, Petco Park highlights the sea, sky, and natural beauty of San Diego. Fans enjoy many amenities to suit every style and budget at the Padres game.
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