- 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 work in teams to solve clues that will help them escape the room they’re all locked in, a room that’s trapped in time in 1970
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The Vista Entertainment Center is largely centered around its 40 bowling lanes. In addition to open and league bowling, the facility also features a sports bar, dance club, arcade, and offers private rooms for groups and parties.
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A family owned brewery in the heart of Vista California, the Iron Fist Brewing Company provides a variety of beers for tasting, both year round and seasonal. Beer enthusiasts can enjoy a public tasting or reserve space for their own event.
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A small, quiet park, Buena Vista park features a duck pond and multiple hiking trails. Visitors can view wildlife, use picnic facilities, and walk or bike on trails of varying widths and difficulty levels.
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Families can enjoy a water filled adventure with a day trip to The Wave Waterpark in Vista, California. With a variety of slides, pools, and play areas, as well as concessions and cabanas, there is something for everyone.
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The Peace Surf School provides training and education for the beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer. One on one lessons are available as are lessons for small groups. Lessons focus on surfing skills and personal well being.
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The 18-hole Oceanside Municipal Golf Course, which has three sets of tees, also offers golf lessons and hosts tournaments. Golfers who need to stock up on gear can do so at the pro shop.
6.8 Miles
Oceanside's Carmike Cinemas is a branch of the Carmike Cinemas movie theater franchise. It screens first-run Hollywood movies in theaters with digital video and sound, and offers a variety of promotions and specials.
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695 Normandy St, corner of Normandy Rd and Piraeus, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Weidner's Gardens is a retail and wholesale nursery of flowers that home grows 90% of its displayed products. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including a Succulent Tree Class and Poinsettia Greenhouse Tours.
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Once a simple movie theatre, the Avo Playhouse was refurbished into a full, live-action theatre nearly 20 years ago. It is available for rental for meetings and lectures as well as full Broadway-class events.
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A small-scale venue with large entertainment, Broadway Theatre in Vista, California is the perfect place to enjoy the wonders of the theatre. Visitors are guaranteed a friendly experience with a wonderful view.