Best 224 things to do in Carlsbad, CA

Pursue tuna, dorado, and marlin offshore from San Diego

Spot whales and dolphins from a nimble Zodiac with just six guests for intimate wildlife encounters.

6-hour offshore snorkel expedition from Mission Bay, max 6 guests

Chase Pelagic Fish Aboard a Spacious Sportfisher

Fish the Coronado Islands aboard a well-equipped offshore vessel

Cruise Mission Bay on a 2.5–3 hour whale and dolphin watch

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

High-speed catamaran whale watching across San Diego's open ocean

Cruise Mission Bay at sunset with music and a full onboard bar

Private 2-hour Mission Bay boat charter for up to 6 guests with a captain

Cruise the San Diego coast on a private 2.5–3 hour whale and dolphin watch

Watch San Diego's sunset unfold from the water

Discover Mission Bay’s scenery with an expert guide

Set your own pace diving the kelp forests and rocky waters around Coronado Islands

Design a private day on the water around your plans

Photograph marine life while snorkeling off San Diego

Explore Pacific waters with a marine biologist aboard a quiet, comfortable boat

Keep the Scout to your group for a tailored wildlife-watching outing

Search for seasonal whales and watch for dolphins, sea lions, and birds

Scan offshore waters for San Diego County birdlife

Watch the San Diego sunset from the water aboard the Scout

Scan San Diego waters for pelagic birds on a private charter

Choose a private evening cruise through the bay or along the coast

Scan San Diego waters for a diverse range of bird species on a private charter