The best things to do in Encinitas

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

1801 E Chestnut Ave (Santa Ana)

Scenic golf course with a driving range, pro shop, pub with a patio & 225-capacity events venue.

1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd (San Marcos)

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

Craving a fairway fix this week or scouting a wedding backdrop that actually feels special, The Havens Country Club serves private golf,…

29354 Vista Valley Dr (Vista)

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)

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)

Esco Alley Art is turning downtown Escondido into an open-air gallery, a volunteer-powered project that’s already delivered more than 70…

115 S Broadway (Escondido) · ✓ checked Jul 30

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

5200 El Camino Real (Carlsbad)

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

2913 Oceanside Blvd Ste B (Oceanside)

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)

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

2501 El Camino Real (Carlsbad)

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

2829 Juan St (San Diego)

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

7447 Batiquitos Dr (Carlsbad)

Set in a natural valley, this 18-hole executive golf course also features a footgolf course and a disc golf course.

2300 N Broadway (Escondido)

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)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

945 W San Marcos Blvd (San Marcos)

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)

Popular destination featuring escape rooms filled with interactive puzzles & challenges for groups.

201 E Grand Ave #2g (Escondido)

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)

Executive course within the Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, featuring a fountain.

6VJ5+76, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr (Escondido)

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

6133 Innovation Way Ste 102 (Carlsbad)

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)

Sculpted amid rolling hills, this course features oak trees and panoramic mountain views.

10333 Meadow Glen Way E (Escondido)

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)

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

350 W Valley Pkwy (Escondido)

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

1 Legoland Dr (Carlsbad)

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

860 Los Vallecitos Blvd #160 (San Marcos)

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)

Palm-fringed golf driving range also offering PGA tuition, putting & chipping greens & mini golf.

15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd (Del Mar)

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 (Carlsbad)

Entertainment center where visitors race against the clock to solve puzzles in a cinematic escape room.

Inside Distinction Gallery / Last Spot, 317 E Grand Ave #4 (Escondido)

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

6212 Corte Del Abeto (Carlsbad)

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)

Public golf course with fairways and roughs, greens, and a par-five hole with a rock waterfall.

2492 Old Ranch Rd (Escondido)

Well-maintained, hilly golf course with views of a winery and easy par 3s.

925 San Pasqual Rd (Escondido)

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 (Carlsbad)

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)

Classic cars, trucks, tractors and fire engines exhibited at this summer event.

Grand Ave. and, 3301, N Broadway (Escondido)

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 (Carlsbad)

Family-friendly arcade featuring pinball machines, air hockey, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, kids' party options, mini bowling and more.

12900 Gregg Ct (Poway)

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 (Carlsbad)

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 (Carlsbad)