Top things to do in Carlsbad in Summer (Updated July 2026)

Carlsbad, USA
Grand Canyon National Park Flight and Guided Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

Skip the long drive and take flight on an unforgettable day trip from San Diego to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. In just under...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
$1,499
$1,498

Carlsbad Food Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

This Carlsbad village tour features 5 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including Strawberry...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (530)
$96
$95

Encinitas Food Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

You will learn about the origins of Encinitas while you sample unique local & favorite tastings from neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and specialty food stores. Behind...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
$96
$95

Private North County San Diego Electric Bike and Hike Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

This tour will take guests through these unique communities in North San Diego County; Solana Beach, Encinitas, Cardiff by-the-Sea and Annie's Canyon Trail. This tour...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
$105
$104

Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental
Special Offer
Special Offer

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...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (45)
$65
$64

Hourly Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach
Special Offer
Special Offer

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...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
$45
$44

1 Day Electric Bike Rental in Solana Beach
Special Offer
Special Offer

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...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
$85
$84

Luxurious Guided Electric Bike Tour to Torrey Pines
Special Offer
Special Offer

Our electric bikes are high powered 750w motors with 5 levels of pedal assist. Our tours guides are local experts and highly experienced bike riders....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
$90
$89

Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California
Special Offer
Special Offer

Large Sailing Yacht and Adventure. We look for Whales and Dolphins, as well as a visit to our local seal lion colony . Our boat...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
$1,800
$1,799

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Oceanside by Crazy Dash
Special Offer
Special Offer

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...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
$10
$9

Golf Cart Rentals LSV in Carlsbad
Special Offer
Special Offer

Renting a Golf Cart LSV from us, we offer travelers convenient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective transportation, while also providing the opportunity to explore and enjoy their...

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
$175
$174

Golf Cart and E-bike Rentals to Explore Carlsbad to Oceanside
Special Offer
Special Offer

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

2 to 8 hours
2 to 8 hours
2 to 8 hours
5.0 (3)
$60
$59

Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea
Special Offer
Special Offer

Follow the development of Carlsbad from its founding in the 1880s to its evolution into a beloved coastal destination, on this self guided walking tour....

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$14.99
$13.99

Cruise & Booze Brewery tours
Special Offer
Special Offer

Hidden Barrel Tours offers a unique way to experience San Diego's North County local brewery scene. Guest will ride in a 1982 custom VW Vanagon...

4 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.2 (5)
$149
$148

Oceanside, Auto Museum & Winery Tour & Tasting
Special Offer
Special Offer

Join us for a unique, private adventure in San Diego & the surrounding areas, with a guided tour in a motorcycle sidecar! Learn about the...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$595
$594

Oceanside City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers
Special Offer
Special Offer

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Oceanside . In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$20
$19

Explore Carlsbad with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest
Special Offer
Special Offer

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...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$10
$9

North OSide Local Restaurant Walking Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

Discover the flavors of Downtown Oceanside on this guided foodie walking tour featuring tastings at four unique local restaurants. Along the way, enjoy a relaxed...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$109
$108

1-Day Joshua Tree National Park Private Adventure from San Diego
Special Offer
Special Offer

Join us for an unforgettable private day trip from San Diego where we will pick you up from the hotel or the airport to explore...

13 to 15 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 to 15 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 to 15 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
$1,299
$1,298

Surfing Experience and Lessons
Special Offer
Special Offer

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
$189
$188

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