- 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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Groups glide over smooth, manicured ice strapped into included hockey or figure skates
4.2 Miles
Harbor Beach is a spacious beach in Oceanside. Surf and swim areas are clearly demarcated.
4.3 Miles
The Mattucci Winery is a family-owned winery that produces ultra small lots that spend 2 to 15 years in oak barrels. The winery ferments the wines with multiple yeasts in separate lots using extended maceration.
4.4 Miles
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1504 Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Southern California Fishing Trips offers a number of private tours. Some of them include whale and dolphin watching, surfing, fishing, and sightseeing.
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Boomers! in Vista, California is home to any event imaginable, from birthday parties to business retreats. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including mini golf, laser tag, and an arcade.
5.4 Miles
A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
5.5 Miles
Small and quaint, Heritage Park offers lots of local history. Along with a gazebo for weddings and other special events, there is an old jail, school house and post office on-site for guests to see.
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College Blvd & N River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
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San Luis Rey River Trail is a 7.2 mile bicycle trail that is also open to pedestrians including hikers, runners, dog walkers and roller-bladers. The trail is free of stop signs and traffic lights and separate from motor traffic.
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Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
6.3 Miles
South Buena Vista Park is an unfenced, off-leash dog park. It offers spacious areas for dogs to run and socialize. The park also features a fenced-in play area for kids.
6.4 Miles
At Encinitas Surf Lessons, guests of all skill levels can receive the training they need to go surfing in the San Diego area. The lessons, which are two hours long, are available for both children and adults.