Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

  • 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
  • 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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37.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
James Dilley Preserve is lined with hiking trails which vary in the level of difficulty and are great to walk through but the heat might be an issue for some. Other activities such as biking and horseback riding are also available.
37.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 23650 Via Linda, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 MoreLess Info
A spacious outdoor space, William S. Craycraft Park provides many activities for the community. Along with softball and baseball fields for competitive play, the park is also equipped with a playground, picnic areas and batting cages for practice.
37.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 18 Rockrose, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Specializing in children's performances, Star P.A.K. Christian Theatre performs Christian-themed shows during the summer season. In addition to the standard plays, the company holds a summer musical theater camp for kids.
37.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Named for a civic leader, LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp is further equipped with a fishing pier for added enjoyment and recreation. Nearby is also a playground for families with children.
37.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 922 W 23rd Street, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
As a railroad museum, National City Depot features both indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying artifacts like rail cars, miniature trains, and more. Visitors can also explore the interior of a vintage streetcar.
37.2 Miles
92% 13 votes
Gardens 22511 Allview Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Hortense Miller Garden is beautiful to walk through. It provides information and ideas for those wanting to start their own gardens.
37.2 Miles
95% 634 votes
Beaches Silver Strand Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
The main beach on Coronado Island is known as the Coronado Municipal Beach. Lifeguards are on duty during open hours, and there are tide pools, a dog run, fishing areas, and restrooms.
37.2 Miles
69% 26 votes
Recreation Centers 22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Lake Mission Viejo Association consists of a lake and several beaches with a stage for concerts and other events as well. They have a fleet of boats available for rent and the lake is constantly stocked with fish.
37.2 Miles
100% 13 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 23761 Singapore Street, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 MoreLess Info
During the Halloween season, visitors can navigate through a maze filled with actors dressed up as horror characters at Higgins Manor Haunted House. While visitors wait outside the maze, a video recording plays with a spooky character.
37.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 28951 Melinda, Mission Viejo, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Situated on 8.3 acres, Melinda Park features fields for softball, soccer and football along with a half basketball court. The park also offers a picnic shelter, paved walking paths, picnic tables, shade trees and a children's playground.
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