What to do in Carlsbad, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
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Carlsbad Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Carlsbad has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Carlsbad is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Carlsbad to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Carlsbad Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Carlsbad.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Carlsbad attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Carlsbad Village

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Carlsbad Village, you might make a stop by sights like Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

Carlsbad Village
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North Beach

If you're spending some time in North Beach, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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South Beach

While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Carlsbad State Beach and North Ponto Beach.

South Beach
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an easy 3 mile roundtrip trail along the lagoon that’s popular among the locals in Carlsbad. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the wetland. #LikeALocal

Aviara

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Aviara, you might make a stop by sights like Poinsettia Park and Batiquitos Lagoon.

Aviara
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Olde Carlsbad

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Holiday Park are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Carlsbad
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Barrio

Barrio might not have many top sights, but Carlsbad State Beach and Carlsbad Lagoon are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barrio

Day trip destinations from Carlsbad