- 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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37.2 Miles
79%
38 votes
Laguna Hills Mall, 24300 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Open during Halloween season, The Empty Grave Haunted House is a maze that takes approximately 15 minutes to navigate while zombies and monsters attack. Visitors traverse the maze alone or with friends instead of in groups with strangers.
37.2 Miles
A variety of athletic options are available at Ridgecrest Park, including tennis courts, a fitness court, and a basketball court. Walkers can enjoy a sidewalk loop through the park which provides panoramic views of Saddleback Valley.
37.2 Miles
Aliso Viejo's Hummingbird Park is a community park that rests slightly below street level, giving the feel of a hidden alcove. The park has a variety of play structures with a sand floor.
37.2 Miles
90%
87 votes
Laguna Canyon Rd 133, Near El Toro Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
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With lots of grass and room to roam, Laguna Beach Dog Park is popular with pet owners. Completely enclosed, the park offers a safe environment for all pets. And with many shaded areas and park benches, it is also comfortable.
37.3 Miles
90%
471 votes
20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Laguna Beach is home to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, a wildlife conservation institution with a strong commitment to fighting animal cruelty and habitat destruction. Many of the Center's exhibits are geared toward children.
37.3 Miles
Surrounded by trees, Solana Park features a basketball court and two fields that can be used for baseball or open-field sports like soccer. It also has a walking trail, children's playground, covered picnic areas and a private access pool.
37.3 Miles
Featuring the magical stylings of Mr. Porkpie, Remnet Magical Entertainment offers a combination of magic, comedy, and theatrical performance for kids' parties and other special events. Mr. Porkpie is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
37.4 Miles
97%
68 votes
12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019
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At the Water Conservation Garden, guests will be able to visit a butterfly pavilion, a meadow exhibit, a white garden, and an exhibit that features seven different types of turf. The location also offers self-guided visit tours, private guided tours, and special access tours.
37.4 Miles
84%
100 votes
2951 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
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A movie theater featuring 15 auditoriums, Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
37.4 Miles
50%
6 votes
29 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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The Aliso Viejo Aquatics Center has multiple swimming pools including a 25 yard lap pool, a recreation pool and one for toddlers to wade in. They hold many swimming classes for both adults and children.