- 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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Located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Caves is a series of seven caves that are about 75 million years old. Six of the caves must be reached by boat or kayak.
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Clients of We Love Tourists experience La Jolla on Segways. These machines are safe, stable and make it easy to cover large distances without exhaustion. We Love Tourists also offers walking tours of attractions such as Sea World.
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Guests can see life as it once was in the early 20th century at Old Poway Park. This destination features multiple historic buildings, train rides, a heritage museum and a park that if often used for picnics.
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Enjoyed by both adults and children, the Poway-Midland Railroad is a railway that takes guests through Old Poway Park. Guests board a vintage train that rides along antique railing equipment that offers a traditional locomotive experience.
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At the San Clemente State Beach, you can access the location's interpretive exhibits and special programs, visitor center, and family programs. Not only can visitors camp overnight at this site, but it also offers scuba diving and swimming opportunities.
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Nearly two acres of land are available at the Poway Dog Park. The site has three individual fenced-in areas that lets dogs run and play freely off their leashes along with a water faucet for the dogs and picnic tables.
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Poway's Community Park features large green spaces and two good sized playgrounds with a variety of play equipment for kids. The park also features picnic tables and restrooms that are open to the public.
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Calafia State Beach is a stretch of beach that offers hiking and biking trails along with picnic areas. The beach area is also good for swimming, surfing, fishing, and scuba diving.
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A neighborhood park, Hilleary Park features soccer fields along with tennis and basketball courts. The park also offers two children's playgrounds, restroom facilities, paved walking paths, picnic tables, shade trees and picnic shelters.
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Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055
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Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.