- 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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49.4 Miles
As a moderately challenging hike, Skyline Drive Trails is a 9.8 mile trail open from late summer to fall. Near the top of the trail, there is an abandoned car nestled between the canyon walls.
49.7 Miles
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19 votes
8534 Hamilton Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Open 7 days a week, the Kula Nalu Ocean Sports Training Facility offers surfing lessons and fitness training to anyone who wishes to learn from novices to the more experienced at very reasonable rates.
49.7 Miles
The Observatory OC offers an ever-changing lineup of live musical acts. The club offers VIP rooms and tables with dedicated servers and is also available for private rentals and events.
49.7 Miles
The purpose of the Pacific Symphony is to enrich the human sprit through superior musical performances. The symphony presents more than 100 concerts per year and reaches over 275,000 residents.
49.8 Miles
100%
27 votes
19881 Brookurst Street Suite C #156, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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With Huntington Beach Surfing Lessons, beginner surfers can take two hour lessons that teach them the basics of being out on the water. The location also hosts company and birthday parties.
49.8 Miles
Located inside the Observatory facility, the Constellation Room is a music venue that is host to a number of performers throughout the year. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online prior to the shows beginning.
49.9 Miles
The Attic Community Theater showcases plays and other performances all run by local actors and actresses. The theater strives to develop the creative acting talents of those who participate in the performances in a local community setting.
49.9 Miles
Billing itself as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach in some ways epitomizes Orange County. It is a beachside vacation destination with miles of coastline, prime surfing conditions, and a variety of hotels and restaurants.
50.0 Miles
91%
220 votes
21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Huntington Beach State Park is a 2 mile-long recreational area, popular for bird watchers, since in here nests the Californian least tern. Surfing and surf fishing can also be practiced, while on the beach itself are plenty of fire-rings.
50.0 Miles
In addition to picnic areas with built-in barbecues, sinks and tables, the Irvine Regional Park offers paved bicycle and walking trails. Furthermore, the park also features a children's playground, four softball fields, two horseshoe pits and a lake.