Best 68 things to do in Carlsbad, CA

Sample local bites and wines as you explore Carlsbad Village with an expert guide

Customize tastings and celebrate milestones on a guided culinary walk in Carlsbad

Walk downtown Encinitas and sample 6 tastings with a local guide

Sip cocktails, learn Prohibition stories, and enjoy food tastings on a guided Carlsbad walk

Walk downtown Carlsbad with wine tastings, small bites, and a sweet finish

Walk Carlsbad Village and taste tacos at 4 stops every Tuesday

Cruise Oceanside Harbor on a 2-hour whale and dolphin watch

Book a private 2-hour whale watching charter for up to 6 passengers

Spot dolphins and whales on an intimate 2-hour cruise for up to 6 passengers

Rent a multi-speed e-bike with helmet and lock for up to a week

Dive La Jolla Cove on a guided single-tank scuba trip

Dive La Jolla Cove on a guided 2-tank shore scuba outing

Drive your own 24 ft pontoon boat on Mission Bay

Ride a private limo bus to 3 Temecula wineries with tastings

Rent Just Get Wet gear for 24 or 48 hours, with options from full sets to individual items

Learn freediving basics with online lessons, pool training, and open-water sessions up to 20 m

Train freediving skills on a group line dive in La Jolla Shores

Rent a foam surfboard with hourly, daily, or weekly options

Rent a fiberglass surfboard with hourly, daily, or weekly options

Rent a beach cruiser with hourly, daily, or weekly options

Rent a tagalong with hourly, daily, or weekly options

Rent a bike with a child seat, with hourly to weekly options

Rent a body board with hourly, daily, or weekly options

Rent a buggy trailer with hourly, daily, or weekly options