- 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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COASTER
195 S Tremont St, Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The COASTER commuter train takes riders throughout San Diego County, making eight stops between Oceanside and downtown San Diego, making it an ideal way to get to Chargers games. The entire train ride takes around an hour to complete.
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2202 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
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At the Buena Visit Audubon Society & Nature Center, travelers can take a short walk in the lagoon area and study displays in the nature center. The location contains stuffed birds.
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Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
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Arcadian Ascents is a rock climbing area in Oceanside. There are courses for every level of climber.
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1820 Oceanside Blvd, 2 nd Floor, Oceanside, CA 92054
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If you or your little ones like watching Thomas the Tank and other model trains whizzing round the track, and would love to hear more about their history, then you definitely want to visit the North County Model Railroad society.
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The SoCal Surf School offers private, three-pack private, 'Get Grouped' and mini-camp surfing lessons. The business teaches aspiring surfers how to read the waves, follow proper surf etiquette, and 'pop up.'
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Every Thursday evening, the Oceanside Sunset Market comes to life. Patrons enjoy live entertainment, meals, craft boutiques, food vendors and local produce. The Sunset Market is also famous for its fresh flowers.
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There are always fun, family-friendly things to do at The Pier at Oceanside. Fishing and boating are popular throughout the year, and team sports facilities are available. Picnics are also popular.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Oceanside Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, mobile ticketing and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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The surf is up at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside! This museum is dedicated to the important role surfing plays in the state's history and culture. Free for kids 11 and under, $5 for adults, or $3 for students, seniors or military (ID required).