- 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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21.1 Miles
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28 votes
3015 Pala Mission Road, Escondido, CA 92059
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Mission San Antonio de Pala offers mass services at 8AM on Monday through Friday, on Saturday at 5PM, and at multiple times on Sunday. The location also hosts fiestas and other special events for churchgoers to enjoy.
21.1 Miles
79%
73 votes
8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
21.1 Miles
Lower Trestles is a well known and internationally featured surfing spot located at San Onofre State Beach. Named after the Trestle Bridge under which surfers must walk, it features consistently better surf in comparison to the remainder of the beach.
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31 votes
20365 Camino Del Aguila, Escondido, CA 92025
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At Altipiano Vineyard & Winery, visitors can sample a selection of 6 wines in the tasting room. Visitors can take their wine out to the patio to enjoy scenic views of the rolling hills and surrounding vineyards.
21.2 Miles
Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
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Silverset Neighborhood Park is a public park tucked into a residential neighborhood that offers a playground and softball field for local resident use. The park also has a popular running and walking track that circuits one section of the area.
21.3 Miles
91%
11 votes
5452 5th Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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With produce stands set up all over the region, Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms grows a variety of seasonal strawberries at its farm. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and take a basket to pick their own strawberries.
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La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
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La Jolla water sports offers a wide range of water activities. Some of the most popular are spearfishing, snorkeling, and shark tours.
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Opened in 2002, Cordiano Winery has available 7 wine specialties. Besides the wine tasting programs, it can also host special events.