- 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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Interactive activities and exhibits showcase innovations in instrument construction and popular music through the 20th century
7.5 Miles
61%
67 votes
1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Visitors of the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course will be able to play on a golf course with five sets of tees. The site also features a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers a full bar, a cafe, ocean views, and a stone fireplace for guests to enjoy.
7.7 Miles
78%
49 votes
2040 North Santa Fe Road, Vista, CA 92084
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A glimpse into the mechanical past, the Antique Gas & Steam Museum in Vista, California provides over 50 acres of engine related exhibits. Visitors can view these working engines while learning there applications to history.
7.7 Miles
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
8.0 Miles
Situated on 19 acres, Sunset Park - San Marcos features open green space along with facilities for volleyball, basketball, soccer and football. The park also provides a dog park, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, walking trails and an amphitheater.
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Surfin Fire is one of Oceanside's premier surf schools. Rental and lessons can be arranged out of most hotels in the area.
8.1 Miles
Visitors of all ages who are interested in learning how to surf may enjoy what Leucadia Surf School has to offer. The location offers small group, semi-private, and private surfing lessons.
8.1 Miles
82%
11 votes
450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1988, San Dieguito Heritage Museum was established to preserve the artifacts, records and stories of the San Dieguito River area. Living history programs and several special events are held on the one acre property during the year.
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Moonlight Amphitheatre stages spectacular theatrical productions outdoors, with both traditional or lawn seating available. Anyone who chooses to sit on the lawn can request a lawn chair or bring blankets and have a picnic.
8.1 Miles
At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
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At the Moonlight State Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and fishing. The site's facilities include volleyball and tennis courts and a snack bar for guests that may be seeking refreshments.