Best 290 things to do in Carlsbad, CA

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

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

Explore Oceanside with a street-legal cart for beach days, events, and getting around town

Learn surf basics together with guided land and water instruction

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

Learn surf fundamentals with coaching, safety guidance, and session photos

Take the helm and scan the water for marine life

Sail into twilight on a private coastal charter

Relax on a private harbor outing with friends and fresh sea air

Hold your next work meeting on the water with ocean views

Private sunset deck encounter with six animal ambassadors

Meet a juvenile lynx and serval, and take home a pawtograph keepsake

Hand-feed fruit treats and learn about binturong conservation

Meet fennec foxes and add enrichment to their day

Hand-feed Bennett's wallabies and meet their habitat mates

Meet, feed, and learn about reptiles from around the globe

Celebrate with a private animal ambassador encounter

Meet animals alongside a dedicated guide at a wildlife education center

Work alongside zookeepers in a private, hands-on animal care session