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Things to Do in Carlsbad
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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
★ 5.0(4 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €98
Private Sailing Charters in Oceanside CA
★ 5.0(1 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €379
Local Guided Electric Bike Tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas
★ 5.0(55 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €85
Carlsbad Food Tour
★ 4.9(535 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €86
Up Close Dolphin & Whale Watching
★ 4.8(101 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €68
Two-Hour Luxury Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside
★ 4.6(1,004 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €57
LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets
★ 4.3(2,068 reviews)· 2 days
From €62
Carlsbad Private Group Food Tour
· 3 hrs
From €86
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January
16° / 9°C
April
17° / 11°C
July
23° / 17°C
October
23° / 15°C
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Based on real current ratings, "Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr" is the highest-rated option we found (5.0 stars) — see the full list above, sorted by real rating.