- 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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25 minutes ground explanation of flight techniques 20 minutes pre-flight briefing 20 minutes hands-on experience in Robinson Helicopter R22
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For a reasonable price you can have a 2 hour surfing lesson with Whitlock Surfing Experience. The price also includes a day's rental of a wetsuit and board, plus you can book in groups and enjoy a discount.
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At New Village Arts Theatre, visitors can attend a wide variety of performances each season, from comedy to musicals. The theater features a gallery containing the artwork of local artists.
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Three lagoons covering more than 1000 acres and including hiking trails, nature preserves, and uncrowded water recreation areas. In Carlsbad Lagoon there are all kind of watersports activities
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A broad, clean white sand beach, Tamarack State Beach is a good destination for a family outing. The beach offers ample parking, and visitors are allowed to build fires if they bring their own pits.
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The Spa at La Costa uses locally sourced ingredients for most of their spa treatments, and has many times been named the top spa in the United States. The spa also has a café featuring fresh food.
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Located on 32 acres, Alga Norte Community Park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a dog park and an aquatic center. The park also provides shaded picnic areas, barbecue grills, a skate park and paved walking paths.
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Legoland California is a theme park resort featuring 60 rides, a water park, an aquarium and hotel. It is a popular vacation destination for families with small children and for Lego fans of all ages.
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One of the most popular parts of Legoland in Carlsbad, California is the Sea Life Aquarium. The aquarium contains thousands of exotic fish and aquatic mammals, including sharks, colorful anemones, playful seals and exotic crustaceans.
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Roosevelt Street & Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92018
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Visit Carlsbad Village Farmers Market and visit the fine vendors peddling organic produce, arts and crafts, prepared foods, flowers and baked goods. While there, enjoy live entertainment or learn about other happenings in the village.