- 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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48.7 Miles
A full-service stable and equestrian farm, Madison House Farms breeds, trains, and shows Tennessee Walking Horses in the Southern California area. The farm offers horse sales, hay rides, horse and carriage rentals, and trail rides.
48.8 Miles
At San Jacinto Municipal Museum, visitors can browse displays to learn about the Native American and early pioneer history of the region. These displays have artifacts like Native American baskets, early 20th century photographs, and more.
48.9 Miles
A small, self-contained city park, Peppertree Park features a picnic shelter with three picnic tables and two barbecue grills, a youth-sized softball diamond, and a horseshoe pit. The park also has public restrooms.
49.1 Miles
For an entertaining night of shoving, skating, and a little bit of violence, guests check out the Orange County Roller Girls. With strategic manhandling and a halftime music performance to boot, visitors are sure to experience a unique event.
49.1 Miles
Columbus Tustin Park has a number of recreational amenities including 4 lighted softball diamonds and 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball hoops and a gym for indoor sports like volleyball. They also have a playground and picnic shelter.
49.2 Miles
88%
24 votes
510 West Foothill Parkway, Corona, CA 92882
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The Corona Heritage Park and Museum features buildings that were created during the 1910s, which have been repurposed into a railroad museum, a special center, and an art gallery. The location, which also features an antiques store, offers art classes.
49.3 Miles
75%
138 votes
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles as well as numerous interactive experiences that adults and kids can enjoy. The zoo features a rainforest maze, a conservation education theater and a zoofari express train ride.
49.3 Miles
45%
73 votes
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
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Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a large park that offers a variety of amenities. Visitors can make use of boat ramps or rent boats for use on the lake. There are also several different kinds of camp sites available.
49.4 Miles
Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.
49.4 Miles
86%
158 votes
8548 E Canyon View Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
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The graded roads and trails of Peters Canyon Regional Park give ample access to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The 340-acre park offers visitors exposure to a variety of coastal habitats, all rich in wildlife.