Top Carlsbad Outdoor Activities

Savor the distinctive flavors of Carlsbad Village with a 3-hour food and walking tour of the scenic seaside gem. Get an insider’s look at the culinary scene, local history and landmarks as you explore with knowledgeable guides, and enjoy a series of six gourmet tastings. Pause to sip award-winning California wines, sample luscious desserts and try a series of unique specialty foods, and season your experience with behind-the-scenes stories about Carlsbad Village’s vibrant gourmet culture, hippest restaurants and cutting-edge artisanal products.

Set sail from Oceanside during a whale watching excursion led by a certified naturalist guide. Board a comfortable 50-foot (15-meter) catamaran with covered areas for seating and cruise along San Diego’s coastline to spot whales and other marine life, getting as close as possible without disturbing them. Plus, choose from multiple departures to easily fit this whale watching tour into your schedule.

Let your imagination run wild during a day of fun with tickets to LEGOLAND ®California Resort. Build, play and explore among the park’s range of over 60 rides, shows and attractions. Visit the all-new LEGO MOVIE WORLD with a host of new rides and attractions based on the hit movies.

You will pick up the electric bikes at our store and receive brief training and directions on where you can go on this self guided ride.  Then you will enjoy riding an electric bike along the coastline in Carlsbad for 3 hours.  Check out the surfers and the waves crashing on the beach.  The bike lane parallels the beach for approximately 6 miles and then continues through the quaint little towns.  There are plenty of places to stop along with way and sit on the beach, shop or get a bite to eat.

Surfing is an amazing soul sparking journey into liquid. Surf Lessons through Oceanside surf school are provided by Matthew Berry a long term native Oceanside Surf Instructor. He has various certifications on a snowboard and teaches all ability levels to obtain more than just standing on a surf board but truly riding the waves!

Cut loose on the San Diego waves with this short and exciting surfing experience. Teach the whole family how to surf with this inclusive package: this roughly two hour lesson accepts anyone over the age of 7! Go from sand to sea in no time with the help of personalized coaching from your instructors. Don’t worry if you bail, though; the focus is on a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Although skydiving is safer than ever, jumping out of an airplane remains a scary prospect for many people. At iFly Oceanside, feel the thrill of skydiving without committing to a jump. iFly's wind tunnel simulates a jump, offering the same thrill at the fraction of the price of a real jump.

Walk around Carlsbad while completing the Crazy Dash scavenger hunt. Use an app to find a list of objects around the city and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others around the country! All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Carlsbad.

Operation City Quest of Carlsbad is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Carlsbad.

You'll use an app to explore Oceanside in this fun scavenger hunt. Use the app to find things around the city, take photos and collect points. At the end, take a look at the rankings to see your score compared to other teams across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Oceanside.

The Oceanside scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Oceanside.

Explore the history and hot spots of your location by solving scavenger hunt and trivia style riddles on this engaging walking tour. Your team will earn points and be guided farther along the route with every riddle. Play from the convenience of your smartphone whenever you’re ready for an adventure!