- 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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Traditional French restaurant offers a variety of specialties from the Mediteraanean region, including quiches, nicoise salads, and wraps
14.4 Miles
Spend some time outdoors at Powerhouse Park, overlooking Del Mar City Beach. Enjoy the soothing ocean sounds while taking a walk or playing a game of frisbee. A playground is available for the kiddos.
14.4 Miles
Operated and maintained by the Fallbrook Sports Association, the Ingold Sports Park is a sports complex featuring a number of athletic fields available for play and rental. Popular sports include softball, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse.
14.6 Miles
The hot air balloon that offers private trips through Panda-Monium Hot Air Balloon Flights is essentially a seven story tall panda bear face. The business caters only to private groups of two who desire a sunrise or sunset flight.
14.8 Miles
Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.
14.8 Miles
Del Mar Surf School offers private or small group surf lessons with instructors who have over 10 years of experience. Both beginner and intermediate lessons are available, and surfboard, wetsuit and photos are included.
14.9 Miles
2300 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
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Reidy Creek Golf Course is part of a network of courses in the area. Inexpensive, but shorter course.
14.9 Miles
For a unique way to see Southern California, Panorama Balloon Tours offers flights from several locations. All flights include complimentary hors d'ouevres and drinks, and special events and groups can be accommodated.
15.1 Miles
67%
3 votes
260 Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum is a museum that features a vast collection of gems and minerals. The museum is available for field trips, has a virtual museum, and offers free admission.
15.3 Miles
Wine lovers must make an appointment prior to visiting Fallbrook Winery, a winery that produces Estate Wines and Reserve Wines. The winery's tasting and tours offers up to five types of wines and a 16-ounce Fallbrook Winery logo wine glass.
15.5 Miles
85%
122 votes
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025
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With a visual-arts museum and a conference center included, California Center for the Arts, Escondido also has two theaters, and it can welcome more than 2,000 visitors at a time.