- 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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Since 2010, pro skater shares his passions and teaches skateboarding skills at various locations
3.2 Miles
88%
93 votes
corner Coast Highway & Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
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Open only on Thursdays, the Oceanside Farmer's Market is a tremendous resource for fresh, local produce. Enjoy beautiful, expansive ocean views and a wide variety of vendors that changes weekly.
3.2 Miles
Celebrating both art and culture, Oceanside Art Museum features the works of regional artists in the modern and contemporary genre. Special events such as concerts and fundraisers are also held at this venue.
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A lively beach located near restaurants and shops, Oceanside Beach features soft, clean white sand and clear water. The beach also has a pier, public restrooms and showers, and a lifeguard tower.
3.4 Miles
80%
20 votes
2658 Del Mar Heights Road #198, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Adventure seekers can enjoy a hot air balloon ride around Southern California with the SkySurfer Balloon Company. Offering breathtaking views, along with special events such as wedding proposals and anniversary trips, the company further offers sunset, sunrise and group packages.
3.5 Miles
71%
72 votes
2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.
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Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.
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Learn To Rip Surf Lessons provides surf instruction for the beginner as well as pointers for the seasoned veteran of the waves. They offer individual tutoring, coaching, group surf clinics, and also have video review available.
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Tsunami is one of the few skydiving facilities in the Oceanside area. Staff are experts at soothing your fears of flying.
4.0 Miles
Located in Oceanside, California, the Iron Sights Shooting Range is a large indoor gun range open daily. This public range offers memberships, military discounts and gun rentals. Guns are also available for purchase.
4.1 Miles
64%
33 votes
660 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The Emerald Isle Golf Course provides an 18-hole, par 56 playing area that is designed around two natural lakes. The business offers access to a chipping and putting range, a driving range, and a pro shop.