things to do in Carlsbad, CA

Get close to ambassador birds through hands-on training and flight demonstrations

Meet ambassador birds and learn how conservation protects them

Handle ambassador owls and discover their remarkable adaptations

Handle trained hawks and learn the basics of falconry

Toast the year's final sunset while searching Dana Point waters for whales and dolphins

Join Dana Point Harbor’s boat parade with a live DJ, dancing, and deckside views

Join the Boat Parade of Lights on the water with festive music and decorated harbor views

Ride a high-speed catamaran for a small-group whale and dolphin search

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

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

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

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

Explore Oceanside’s breweries with food along the way

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 1926 schooner along the Orange County coast at sunset

Celebrate the season on the water with holiday music and decorated harbor views

Celebrate the season on the water while supporting a charity

Private sunset deck encounter with six animal ambassadors

An all-inclusive animal encounter featuring a serval

Share brunch, a keeper-led bearcat walk, and behind-the-scenes animal encounters

Meet nocturnal animals on a spooky after-dark flashlight tour

Cruise Mission Bay at sunset for a front-row view of SeaWorld fireworks