Best Things to Do in Carlsbad (2026)
Looking for the best things to do in Carlsbad? Below are the top-rated tours and activities travelers are booking right now — 8 highest-reviewed picks, most with free cancellation and reserve-now-pay-later.
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Top-rated Carlsbad tours
Surfing Experience and Lessons
★ 5.0 (36) · from $189
Hourly Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach
★ 5.0 (28) · from $45
Encinitas Food Tour
★ 5.0 (23) · from $96
Reiki 1 Transformative Training Experience
★ 5.0 (20) · from $380
Experience Oceanside Sailing with Whales and dolphins!
★ 5.0 (18) · from $200
1 Day Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach
★ 5.0 (12) · from $85
Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego
★ 5.0 (10) · from $105
Private North County San Diego Electric Bike and Hike Tour
★ 5.0 (10) · from $105
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