Best 224 things to do in Carlsbad, CA

Taste local favorites while uncovering Carlsbad Village’s history and architecture

Sip through Carlsbad's Prohibition past with cocktails, bites and an Old Fashion class

Taste local wines and small bites on a guided downtown walk

Taste four taco creations and uncover Carlsbad Village food stories

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

Learn the basics, then put your new skills to work in the waves

One-on-one surf coaching for beginner to intermediate surfers

Build surf fundamentals with guided land and water instruction

A no-pedal way to cruise Oceanside’s coast

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

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

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

Taste local favorites while uncovering Encinitas’ surf, yoga, and food culture

Private sunset deck encounter with six animal ambassadors

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