- 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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Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing
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34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Providing the best of aquatic activities, Dana Wharf Whale Watching & Sportfishing is a must see for the adventurous. Fishing charters are great for first timers, young, old, and experienced.
28.7 Miles
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207 votes
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is a tour company that offers whale watching experiences, fishing charters, and a kids club. The company has a free fishing clinic for children.
28.7 Miles
The Santee Boulders are a popular location among local rock climbers who enjoy boulder climbing. The boulders are known for their thin mantels and faces and are commonly climbed during the mild winter months.
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439 votes
Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629
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At Doheny State Beach, visitors can go swimming, surfing, hiking, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The location also offers access to interpretive exhibits, a visitor center, exhibits, and a picnic area.
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At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
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28 votes
34512 Embarcadero Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Featuring a variety of personal water craft for rent, Capo Beach Jet Ski Rentals has SeaDoos, Jet Skis, WaveRunners, and even kayaks. The business is family owned and operated, and features an experienced staff.
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West Hills Park is an 8.5-acre park that includes a lighted sports field, 2 covered picnic areas, a sand volleyball court, and 2 separate playgrounds. The park also has views of the surrounding hills and mountains.
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SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
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Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
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24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Since 1976 the Aventura Sailing Association has offered both skippered and bareboat charters. The fleet of sailboats that range form 27 feet to 48 feet also can be used for private sailing instruction.