- 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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The Marion B Ashley Community Center serves the community through recreational facilities that include a gymnasium, volleyball court, fitness trails, ball fields, playground, and basketball courts. Adult and children's classes are held frequently on many varied topics.
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At DropZone Waterpark kids and adults can partake in swimming lessons, host parties, or just relax and have fun. The waterpark includes terminal velocity slides and plenty of safe play areas for smaller children.
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A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Otay Ranch 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Total Combat Paintball is a paintball facility that offers standard paintball play as well as splatmaster and nerf games. Themed events, like Zombie paintball, are sometimes offered. The facility also sells paintball supplies and equipment.
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Spanning 835 acres, Reed Valley Ranch has been in operation since 1867. Visitors can take guided group or solo trail rides, take on trail endurance courses, or learn the basics of ranch work.
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1801 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA 92543
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Featuring a two story water slide, Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic Center offers visitors a water playground, complete with slides, a climbing structure, and fountains. The center a shallow pool for children and a deeper pool for adults.
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Part of Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, the Diamond Valley Sports Complex features multiple lighted ball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The complex also offers three separate soccer fields and adjacent picnic areas.
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The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.
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Opened in 2000, Irvine Central Bark Dog Park features nearly three acres of grass fields for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, benches, shaded areas and a separate field for small dogs.
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Jump Around Now is a 32,000 sq ft trampoline park with attractions like an obstacle course, climbing wall, a 25 ft bungee jump and 12,000 sq ft of trampolines. They also have an area for kids under 5 years.