The best things to do in Carlsbad

Golf, tennis, and table tennis are on the docket at this country club offering dining and events.

2521 Arroyo Dr (Riverside)

Fairway-lined, tree-filled course offering lessons and amenities for all levels of players, plus a clubhouse.

6161 Moraga Ave (Riverside)

Zoo attracts animal lovers of all ages with 350+ animals, a petting barnyard & a mini-train ride.

1801 E Chestnut Ave (Santa Ana)

Country club offers tennis, swimming, a gym & youth camps & hosts weddings & other private events.

975 Country Club Dr (Riverside)

Par-70 course set on rolling terrain with green fairways and views of the city and mountains.

5700 Club House Dr (Riverside)

Historic, circa-1964 drive-in theater screens films on outdoor screens & hosts Swap Meet markets.

3035 Van Buren Boulevard (Riverside)

Dad Miller Golf Course keeps it friendly for all ages and abilities, with tree-lined fairways, an easy walk, and a lake that somehow finds…

430 N Gilbert St (Anaheim)

La Paloma Theatre has been Encinitas’ original hometown theatre since 1928, so when you want a cozy, no-fuss night out, grab a friend and…

471 S Coast Hwy 101 (Encinitas)

Riverside Art Museum is stacking timely shows and hands-on creativity, from We The People: Chicano Art in the U.S.A. and California…

3425 Mission Inn Avenue (Riverside)

If your week needs wide-open headspace, The Santaluz Club delivers with a Rees Jones championship course threaded through native…

8170 Caminito Santaluz E (San Diego)

In need of a tiny mood reset between grocery runs and soccer drop-offs, the Irvine Spectrum Center Carousel delivers pure throwback fun…

670 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Swap your usual hang for a neon-bright round at GLO Mini Golf, where indoor mini golf, arcade games, immersive escape rooms, virtual…

1299 Tyler St Ste E106 (Riverside)

Miramar Memorial Golf Course pairs a regulation 18 with a legit practice setup... full driving range, chipping and putting greens,…

3750 Anderson Ave (San Diego)

Vin de Syrah nails that subterranean, New York-meets-Paris vibe with friendly wines by the glass, proper cocktails, and sneaky-good cheeses…

901 Fifth Ave (San Diego)

Contemporary theme park with innovative attractions, multiple dining options & live entertainment.

Anaheim

18-hole golf course featuring a driving range & lessons, plus footgolf & a deli.

5200 El Camino Real

Children's amusement park for family fun via rides, a petting zoo, an arcade & more.

1238 S Beach Blvd (Anaheim)

Service specializing in cryogenic processing and metal treatment for engine parts, transmissions and other gear.

2913 Oceanside Blvd Ste B (Oceanside)

Par-71, 18-hole golf course with tree-lined fairways plus a driving range & practice facilities.

6501 Nohl Ranch Rd (Anaheim)

17,000-seat stadium hosts shows, concerts & sporting events including Hockey games.

2695 E Katella Ave (Anaheim)

Family-friendly spot featuring four 18-hole miniature golf courses, rides, and an arcade.

3500 Polk St (Riverside)

Movie theater on a heated outdoor patio with lounge chairs shows a mix of new & classic films.

4040 Goldfinch St (San Diego)

Public golf course offering an after-school program.

825 Douglas Dr (Oceanside)

Golf club featuring an 18-hole course, plus a restaurant & practice facilities with a bunker.

1 Golf Club Dr (Irvine)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

25 Main St (Vista)

Venue where students learn and practice the basics of parkour.

2620 Progress St #A (Vista)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

12905 El Camino Real (San Diego)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

3200 E Carpenter Ave (Anaheim)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

2501 El Camino Real

Lively adobe-style area featuring shops and restaurants, along with historic buildings, plus museums devoted to early California history.

2829 Juan St (San Diego)

High-tech venue featuring multiple themed rooms that are designed to be fun and challenging.

400 Disney Way #313 (Anaheim)

Posh rooms & suites in an upscale resort featuring 4 dining venues, a golf course, pools & a spa.

7447 Batiquitos Dr

National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

1525 W Vista Way (Vista)

Club offers William H. Johnson-designed golf course, plus tennis courts, a gym, pool & dining areas.

3202 Vista Way (Oceanside)

Airy, outdoor rooftop cinema offers local brews & elevated snacks from retro-style counters.

1835 Columbia St 5th Floor (San Diego)

Upscale rooms & villas at a posh golf retreat with various dining options, a spa & an outdoor pool.

5300 Grand Del Mar Way (San Diego)

Free info on the area (and beyond) offered at this pleasant locale staffed with nice volunteers.

928 N Coast Hwy (Oceanside)

Movie theater in the Hazard Center with discount tickets and showtimes, plus a restaurant.

7510 Hazard Center Dr #100 (San Diego)

National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

3405 Michelson Dr (Irvine)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

661 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

17221 Von Karman Ave (Irvine)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

6133 Innovation Way Ste 102

Golf course designed by William Francis Bell with a driving range, putting greens & clubhouse.

1 Ethel Coplen Way (Irvine)

Family-friendly, Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, waterslides, parades & shows.

2052 Entertainment Cir (Chula Vista)

Family-friendly water park featuring a floating aqua park with obstacles and a lazy river.

3255 E Miraloma Ave (Anaheim)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

1000 N Edward Ct (Anaheim)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

4031 Flat Rock Rd (Riverside)

Vintage beachfront thrill ride, with a track reaching 75 ft in height & a maximum speed of 48 mph.

3146 Mission Blvd (San Diego)

An 18-hole, public course set around a huge reservoir, with a grill restaurant in the clubhouse.

11 Strawberry Farm Rd (Irvine)

Amusement park with a water park featuring a lazy river and wave pool, plus a restaurant.

1 Legoland Dr

Year-round golf with scenic views, plus a clubhouse used for events.

1980 Gateway Dr (Vista)

Public 18-hole executive course equipped with a full-grass driving range, a pro shop, and a menu.

660 S El Camino Real (Oceanside)

Fun destination where golfers hit balls into a lake dotted with islands and boats.

14893 E Ball Rd (Anaheim)

Indoor playground featuring trampolines and a foam pit.

1928 Hacienda Dr (Vista)

Designed for all skill levels, this 18-hole, par-3 public golf course offers a pro shop & disc golf.

4085 52nd St (San Diego)

Amusement center featuring trampolines, dodgeball, basketball, and a restaurant.

1411 Village Way (Santa Ana)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

6941 El Camino Real

Flight simulator for ages 11 & up replicates the feeling of being in a cockpit & flying a plane.

400 Disney Way Ste 196 (Anaheim)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

6212 Corte Del Abeto

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

431 College Blvd (Oceanside)

Championship golf course at an upscale hotel with a pro shop & popular terraced grill restaurant.

1150 Fashion Valley Rd (San Diego)

State-of-the-art wind tunnel facility offering indoor skydiving experiences to people of all ages.

2385 Camino Del Rio N (San Diego)

Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.

Anaheim

Historic site featuring the city's first packing house and a number of eateries.

Irvine

Theme park for families with 60+-plus rides, shows and attractions, plus waterpark and aquarium.

One Legoland Dr

Civilian golfers can play at this army base course with 18 holes, a driving range & a practice area.

18415 Mainside (Camp Pendleton North)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

1709 Main St (San Diego)

Elegant, landscaped setting for golf, weddings and other events, plus buffet, and helpful staff.

100 Shady Canyon Dr (Irvine)

Hilltop 18-hole golf course with a driving range, putting greens, large clubhouse, grill & shop.

5201 Village Dr (Oceanside)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

3434 Via Mercato

Challenging 18-hole course with a river running through it, a driving range, and a putting green.

1800 W Santa Clara Ave (Santa Ana)

Coastal public 18-hole golf course designed by Ludwig Keehn, with a pro shop & open since 1952.

2323 Goat Hill Dr (Oceanside)

Range with a putting green and a pro shop, plus custom club fittings and lessons.

2711 Haymar Dr

Tennis, basketball and baseball facilities, plus a playground and a pool. Kids birthday option.

17394 W Bernardo Dr (San Diego)

Stylish movie theater featuring plush reclining seating and at-your-seat dining (brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert), plus a full bar and…

2620 Truxtun Rd (San Diego)

Upscale golf club with an 18-hole course & a posh, water-view restaurant, popular for weddings.

5800 The Crossings Dr