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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36.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10050 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Located in a private community, Hartfield Park offers many amenities. Along with a clubhouse for social events and gatherings, the park is equipped with basketball courts, an outdoor pool, tennis courts and playground.
36.6 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 22760 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Florence Joyner Olympiad Park features nearly 20 acres, picnic areas, and walking trails, as well as playgrounds and sports fields. The park also features gardens that attract birds and insects when in bloom.
36.6 Miles
71% 14 votes
Horseback Riding 12310 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978 MoreLess Info
Offering equestrian services, Bright Valley Farms provides visitors with riding lessons in both the traditional English and Western styles of horseback riding. The farm offers birthday party packages that include a group horseback ride.
36.7 Miles
99% 871 votes
Parks 375 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Located at the north end of Laguna Beach, Heisler Park offers beautiful views of the Pacific as well as occasional sightings of marine life. Having been recently remodeled, the park has artistic touches in places, is dog-friendly and has some great restaurants.
36.7 Miles
Theaters 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Laguna Playhouse is both a theatre and a theatre school, with its many programs intended for both youths and adults. The first play to be staged in here was in 2001. It can accommodate 420 visitors and can be rented for shorter or longer periods.
36.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Paddleboarding Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers stand up paddleboat lessons for from one person to five. Most lessons are 60 minutes long, and include 50 minutes of time in the waters of Divers Cove and Fishermans Cove.
36.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood park that spans roughly half an acre, Aegean Hills Park features some open green space as well as a playground with play structures designed for younger children. There are also benches for parents to sit on.
36.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 31504 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A sports complex, Trabuco Mesa Park features three tennis courts, four softball fields and a full basketball court. The park also has a children's playground and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
36.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 838 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Spring Valley Gymnasium is a 15,860 sq ft facility capable of hosting large tournaments, leagues, rentals or open play for basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer. They offer league play for both adults and children.
36.9 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Coastline of Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
The Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepool serves as a home for sea urchins and starfish. Visitors who are interested in ocean views and picnics may enjoy what this site has to offer.
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