- Our list of the best things to do in Carlsbad, California, features the top 286 nearby activities — including 130 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Carlsbad, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Food & Drink, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Carlsbad, CA , followed by 256 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Jolla, Escondido, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Poway, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Del Mar, San Clemente, Ramona, San Diego, Temecula, Murrieta and Coronado
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Kayaks, peddle boat, canoes, standup paddleboards, and aqua cycles ferry patrons over tranquil waters at a private beach
8.2 Miles
90%
177 votes
400 B St, Bottom of Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Encinitas's Moonlight State Beach is a sandy beach with a variety of amenities, including fishing swimming, and surfing. The beach also has a snack bar, volleyball courts, and tennis courts.
8.4 Miles
The place is an exceptional place to get private surf lessons or to give kids something to do after school or in the summer at their surf camps. Dawn Patrol Surf Lessons also offer events and parties.
8.4 Miles
Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
8.4 Miles
Visitors who are interested in learning to surf may enjoy what South Swell Surf Lessons has to offer. The site offers individual surf lessons for guests who are seeking personalized teaching and group lessons for families and friends to enjoy.
8.4 Miles
La Paloma Theatre is both a cinema and a venue for live music that opened in 1928. The theatre airs classic, independent, foreign and art films and also has featured notable artists like Jerry Garcia, Ralph Stanley, and Nickle Creek.
8.4 Miles
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
8.5 Miles
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2 votes
636 pacific coast hwy, Encinitas, CA
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Offering daily surf drop-ins and lessons, Surfin Fire Premiere Surf Lessons is a great place to learn how to surf. The attention they give to their students is unparalleled and the staff really make sure ocean safety comes first.
8.6 Miles
Swami's Beach is a well-renowned surf spot that is overseen by the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram. The location becomes a major destination during the winter months due to its swells and standout right point break.
8.8 Miles
Nestled in the coastal foothills of north San Diego County, St. Mark Golf Club is 18-holes of lush fairways and challenging greens. The course provides a links style design with angular holes that are best played by the thoughtful golfer.
8.8 Miles
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.