Top Carlsbad Outdoor Activities

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.

Explore the beaches and landmarks of Carlsbad, California aboard an e-bike with this rental option. Pick up your electric bike in the city center and embark on your own journey through the city. Stop at the beach, bike along the boardwalk, grab a bite to eat, or explore small towns nearby, the choice is yours.

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!

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.

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.

Visit four highlight towns in North San Diego County—and immerse yourself in the region’s beachy, laidback vibes—on this private, half-day tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, grab your helmets and e-bikes, and set off. You’ll visit Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Encinitas; will discover highlights like the Del Mar Racetrack and the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve; and will learn more about the area from your guide’s insider commentary.

Explore Oceanside with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can be found in any order you'd like. Check the rankings during your game to see your score and compare it to others around the country! All Crazy Dash scavenger hunts have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most laid-back scavenger hunt! Take your time and wander Oceanside with us today!

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!

We use surf lessons as a way to share the fun of surfing and the importance of ocean conservation with the public. Ride the beautiful waves of Carlsbad with some of the best instructors in the industry. Benefit from the individualized attention of a highly-trained, CPR-certified instructor and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions. Get ready to start shredding and hanging ten!

Learn all about Carlsbad as you go from clue to clue, collecting points around the town on this scavenger hunt. It will take around two hours, and best done with a group. It is an app-led hunt, with a live remote guide who can give you hints along the way. You submit photos to show you’ve completed tasks, then accumulate points. Compete with others on hunts across the country.

Get to know Oceanside on this remotely guided scavenger hunt through the city. The idea is to survive a zombie apocalypse by solving clues and finding items, while doing challenges with a zombie theme. You can chat with your host if you need assistance at any time. You’ll be competing against teams fighting apocalypses across the US.

Combine your Carlsbad sightseeing with a fun-filled, family-friendly adventure when you book this smartphone scavenger hunt. Download the app upon purchasing, choose a start time that works best for your group’s schedule, and connect with a remote guide who will direct you as you explore the city. See the highlights, hunt out specific landmarks and objects, and participate in challenges to try and win as many points as possible.

Explore Oceanside with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an app and you'll be able to check the rankings feature anytime to see how you rank. Our scavenger hunt has a remote guide that will help along the way via chat. Let's get exploring in Oceanside.

The sprawling coastline from Del Mar to Carlsbad is perfect for an electric bike rental. You can see every town in between and still have battery to spare! The coastal Highway 101 is just about as bike friendly as it gets, with designated bike lanes, or shared lanes where bikes may take the entire lane. We will get you all set up with Electric Bike, Lock, and Helmet for your ride. Not sure where to ride? We've got you covered with a map of the area to help you navigate. If you want us to show you around, then check out our electric bike tour of the coastline that we offer as well. See you soon!

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.

Our Golf Carts are new and attractive. Explore Carlsbad and Oceanside in the open air and feel like your on vacation.

Explore Carlsbad with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an app and you'll be able to check the rankings feature anytime to see how you rank. Our scavenger hunt has a remote guide that will help along the way via chat. Let's get exploring in Carlsbad.

This tour will take guests through these unique communities in North San Diego County; Del Mar, Solana Beach, and of course Torrey Pines. This tour is unique because we will be able to cover nearly 15 miles in 2.5-3 hours on capable and easy-to-use electric bike. All of our bikes have different levels of pedal assist, as well as different options for using a throttle. We have bikes suitable for riders 4'11" and taller, but we also have options for children! We have two (2) Rad Power Radwagon cargo bikes which have seats for up to two children. Additionally, we have child seats for children up to 45 pounds that can be installed on our electric bikes. Our tour guides have extensive knowledge of local cuisine, beer and wine options, artisans, art galleries, local surf spots, and so much more. If you have something that you are dying to see, do, or learn about while on the tour, please ask us! We love catering our tours to each group. Ask us about extending your ride with a rental!

Explore Oceanside by riding in a sidecar, see the sights and then stop at a winery and auto museum. Three people (or pets) can ride in each sidecar, which will be driven by your guide. You’ll have helmets with a SENA communication system so you can talk to each other along the way. You’ll also stroll around Oceanside together, possibly see Carlsbad, and stop at the Deer Park Winery and auto museum.

Zombie Scavengers in Carlsbad will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get points also by doing crazy zombie themed tasks. Survey the area and figure out how to get the most points in order to survive the apocalypse. Should you have any questions along the way, a remote host will chat with you throughout the game. Prove to the world you can survive an apocalypse in Carlsbad today!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 150 cities in North America and beyond! Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city! Get ready to local authors, experience the favorite hangouts only known by locals, discover unusual oddities, and so much more!

Explore like a “local” and dine like you lived here, with this fun filled day tour. The idea is to share appetizers at up to five great restaurants listed on your electric bike tour route. Each restaurants menu is a click on your tour app. You will also stop at breathtaking vista points, white sand beaches, meditation gardens and learn about the history of our area. This tour is a cell phone guided tour. The map on your phone will display the stops and the route. It will also show your position along the route if your phones GPS in turned on, so you won’t get lost. When you get close to a scheduled stop, your app tour guide will share information, history, and stories with you. Bring your ear buds or headset for best audio and your phone charging cord. You can charge your phone from the bikes power source. The bike is equipped with a phone holder on the handlebar. No electric bike experience is required as long as you can ride a bike

Limited on time, but still want to enjoy a fun and exciting experience? This is the tour for you. Our phone app guided tour will take you to white sand beaches, panoramic viewpoints, places to explore, beautiful gardens, local history and excellent restaurant and coffee house suggestions. All restaurant suggestions include links to their menu so you can decide if you want to stop. The app has eleven stops for you to enjoy along the 10 to 12 mile route. Experience North County like a “local” would with this tour. Forget traffic jams and parking hassles, get lots of fresh air and the thrill of riding a Pedego Electric Bike. The map on your phone will show you the stops and the route we recommend. It will also show your position along the route, so you will not get lost. When you get close to a scheduled stop, your tour guide will share information, history, and stories with you. Do not forget your ear bud or earphones for best audio enjoyment. Also bring your phone charging cord.