Best 290 things to do in Carlsbad, CA

Handle ambassador owls and discover their remarkable adaptations

Learn essential breath-hold skills and explore vibrant rocky reefs with a certified freediving instructor

Learn safe spearfishing skills on a full-day Coronado Islands boat course

Train in freediving and spearfishing with pool, open-water, and a Coronado Islands charter

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

Search for blue whales on a high-speed extended cruise from Mission Bay

Go offshore on a 6-passenger whale watch from Mission Bay

Search offshore waters for blue whales during San Diego’s peak season

Learn the basics of keelboat sailing in a 2-day ASA course on San Diego Bay

Take an advanced 3-day ASA 103/104 sailing course with optional live-aboard

Build catamaran handling skills in a 2-day ASA 114 course

Practice sailing skills on Capri 22s with a certified captain (2 hours)

Sail San Diego’s coastline aboard a comfortable, easy-handling cruiser

Set sail on a comfortable private outing for your group

Gather and celebrate aboard a spacious Marquis 70 motor yacht

Host your next gathering aboard a spacious Marquis 70 motor yacht

Explore Coronado Cays aboard an Electracraft 182

Private yacht views of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge

Snorkel cageless with blue and mako sharks off San Diego on a small-group, eco-conscious expedition

Live music cruise through Dana Point Harbor at sunset (21+)

Cast for seasonal catches on a limited-load route to Catalina or offshore

Private coastal fishing aboard a 53-foot Hatteras

Sail a private low-to-the-water catamaran for close-up ocean wildlife viewing

A private catamaran setting for honoring a loved one at sea