- 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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31.3 Miles
With new exhibits every year, San Diego Zoo is always getting better. Exhibits include a panda tour, an Australian Outback exhibit, an urban jungle, a lost forest, an Asian passage, and much more.
31.3 Miles
With seven miles of coastal bluffs, Salt Creek Beach is a prime spot for surfing. The beach sees over 2 million visitors every year who enjoy the unparalleled waves and body surfing opportunities.
31.3 Miles
86%
7 votes
10960 Wheatlands Ave, Suite 101, Santee, CA 92071
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The BNS Brewing & Distilling Company is a brewery that brews beer and distills gin, whiskey, bourbon, and BNS vodka. The company also has a tasting room that sells merchandise including hats and hoodies.
31.4 Miles
83%
526 votes
35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
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At Ponte Family Estate Winery, visitors can enjoy a collection of handcrafted wines with scenic views of the surrounding vineyards in the background. The premises also include a boutique wine country hotel as well as a restaurant which offers a range of dining options.
31.4 Miles
38%
8 votes
30291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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A 2.5-acre facility named for a local veterinarian, Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park provides a fenced area with dirt fields for canine recreation. The park features water fountains as well as separate areas for small and large dogs.
31.4 Miles
Known for their sweet wines, Ponte Winery offers guests wine tours, a tasting room, and a restaurant. Visitors can also explore the grounds on their own; which consists of vineyards, large grassy areas, and a pond.
31.5 Miles
86%
1046 votes
35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA 92592
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Wiens Family Cellars is a local winery which offers a wide range of white, red and dessert wines. The tastings are conducted in the cellar or the barrel room accompanied with informative commentary by the servers. The premises also include a beautiful patio which overlooks the vineyards.
31.5 Miles
Chapparosa Park is a leisure park that is situated on 16.5-acres of land. The park features a tot lot, a tire swing, four picnic tables, three basketball courts, a lighted soccer field, a restroom, and four barbecues.
31.6 Miles
55%
20 votes
29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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San Juan Capistrano's Hamilton Oaks Winery makes ten varieties of craft wine, including reds, whites, and sparkling wines. Located in the historic Swanner house, the winery welcomes visitors for tours and tastings, and hosts special events.
31.6 Miles
100%
32 votes
18351 Woods Hill Ln, Ramona, CA 92065
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Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery offers a wide selection of wines. Patrons can sample wines in the tasting room or take a guided tour of the winery which includes an educational experience about the wine making process.