Carlsbad Tours, Tickets & Excursions

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.

Get aboard this cruise in hopes of seeing some amazing marine life- dolphins, sea lions, and whales. You’ll depart from the Oceanside Pier, which is a popular landmark and easy to find. Your guide will take care of you while you’re on the boat, and lead you to where you’re likely to spot these beautiful creatures. You just sit back and enjoy.

Get out and ride some waves in Carlsbad on this two hour surf lesson in the Pacific Ocean. Your instructor will give you plenty of individualized attention, and is guaranteed to be CPR-certified. You’ll learn about safety, surfing etiquette, tides, ocean conditions, and technique. You’ll also learn about why ocean conservation is so important. Get ready to hang ten.

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.

Hike and e-bike through North San Diego County, and stop in places like Solana Beach, Annie’s Canyon Trail, Encinitas, and Cardiff by-the-Sea. Both children’s and adult bikes are available, as well as child seats for bikes, so bring the entire family along. Your guides can also tell you about the best places to grab local cuisine, surf spots, art galleries, and a lot more. You can also customize this tour just as you like.

Our local guides are born and raised locally and know all the best destinations in the area! We look forward to showing you all the beautiful attractions our area has to offer. Our electric bike are high powered 750w motors with 5 levels of pedal assist.

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.

Visit the San Diego coast by train and by electric bike with this tour. You'll be outfitted with an electric bike at Solana Beach and take it out to Carlsbad by train, taking in views of the coast along the way. You'll then cycle back to Solana Beach, passing through local communities as you learn about the area through a tour app.

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.

While in San Diego, visit the Mission San Luis Rey, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798. Your entrance ticket includes several parts of the mission property, and a self-guided tour of the museum.

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.

Surfing can be the most incredible experiences. Surfing takes practice, patience, and will leave you with a better appreciation for the ocean. You will meet me down at the beach where I will have the surfboard, leash, and a wetsuit to keep you nice and warm! After going over safety precautions and etiquette about being a beginner surfer, we will begin teaching you proper paddling technique, the pop-up, as well as how to reach the lineup. Once we have gone over the basics on the beach and we practice a couple times on the sand, we are ready to hit the water! I will be with you the entire time, not surfing like so many other instructors do these days. I want your time to be spent truly learning how to surf and not just struggling while I get paid to have fun! I begin my lessons helping new students get into waves to practice their pop-up, giving critique when needed. After a few good practice waves, I usually start "helping" less and less, not pushing you into waves as hard.

Just north of San Diego, Encinitas is known for its yoga scene, its surfing hotspots, and as a hub of vegetarian and vegan cooking. Learn more about this laidback beach town’s history and culture—and taste the best of its plant-based offerings—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide in central Encinitas, and come with an appetite: you’ll sip local beer, will try vegan asada fries, will nibble vegan Filipino food and doughnuts, and much more.

Learn all about Carlsbad Village on this scavenger hunt and trivia game that you play with your phone. This is a walking tour that will last around 1-2 hours, so make sure you wear appropriate shoes and clothing. The game is your guide, so follow the instructions to answer trivia style riddles that allow you to learn and have a little fun while you explore Carlsbad Village.

Enjoy an active way to explore San Diego’s North Coast—and see more of the sights in less time—with this private electric bike rental service. Make your own way to the rental facility; grab your bike, helmet, and other gear; and set off on two wheels. The itinerary is up to you, but you can ride to Torrey Pines State Park, zip along the coast, and otherwise immerse yourself in the scenery.

Explore Oceanside by scavenger hunt, where you and your team will find items and perform tasks for points. This is app-led, but there is always a remote host that you can chat to during your game for help or tips. This experience will take around two hours, but feel free to go at your own pace. This tour starts when you receive a welcome message, and then you’re off to explore.

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.

If you’re looking for a more intimate environment when learning to surf, try this Oceanside Private Surf Lesson. Work 1-on-1 with an instructor as you learn the basic techniques of surfing. Plus, your surfing equipment is provided for you and the meeting location is near public transport for an easy start.

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!

Create your own painted mini surfboard souvenir when you take this small group art class on the beach in Carlsbad. Meet your group under the striped umbrellas at the Tamarack Beach picnic area. You’ll be given all your supplies needed to complete the art project so that you can display it in your home later. Make some new friends as you paint together next to the Pacific Ocean.

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!

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.

Survive an apocalypse in Vista today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Vista today!