- 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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2243 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Guided kayak tours, diving, surfing and snorkeling adventures of La Jolla. The 5th Biggest Tourist Attraction in California
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2158 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours offers a selection of tours for all fitness levels. A popular tour explores the caves off the coast of La Jolla.
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2160-A, Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Surf Diva is a local surf school which offers private lessons for beginners as well as more advanced surfers. The students comprise of teenagers and young children. They also organize summer camps and provide surf and stand up paddle boards on rent. The instructors are friendly and experienced professionals.
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La Jolla, California is home to the La Jolla Cove, a sheltered, small beach with pristine waters that draws smaller crowds than other nearby beaches. The calm water is excellent for beginning kayakers and surfers.
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Before heading out to enjoy the beautiful waters of La Jolla, visit Everyday California, to insure you have the right equipment to make the most of your day on the water. In addition to outfitting, choose from a variety of snorkeling or kayaking tours.
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2216 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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With Hike Bike Kayak San Diego, visitors can tour native coastline by kayak with experienced ecological guides that work professionally as biologists. During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to kayak by seals, dolphins, and whales.
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With La Jolla Kayak, visitors can join kayaking excursions to explore the region's caves, spot ocean life like whales and leopard sharks, or enjoy the sunset from the sea. Each kayak trip includes a quick lesson for operating the kayak.
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2164 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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With La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks, visitors can explore the region's coastal sea caves with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will encounter coastal wildlife like seals, pelicans, and bat rays.
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Sanny Jim Cave offers beautiful views of the ocean waves crashing against its big rocks. The cave is reached through an old staircase which can be used after paying a small entry fee. It is a unique thrilling experience in itself.
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The Simic Gallery has a collection of tasteful fine art. For the beginning or experienced collector, they offer pieces that are within many budgets.