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Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside: 50-ft CatamaranWhale watching tour from Oceanside Harbor on a 50-ft luxury catamaran with a certified marine naturalist guide. Spot dolphins, sea lions.
- 1,076 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Carlsbad Food Tour: 5 tastings with village historyWalk Carlsbad Village on a 3-hour food tour stopping at 5 eateries for savory and dessert tastings, with a guide sharing the neighborhood's architectural and cultural history.
- 546 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 11:30
Carlsbad: Small Group Whale & Dolphin Watching TourSmall group whale and dolphin watching from Carlsbad with marine biology guide. 2-3 hour cruise along Oceanside and Encinitas coast with professional crew.
- 109 reviews
- 4.78★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Recommended (7)
Electric Bike Tour San Diego: 4 Communities, 15 Miles
- 56 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
Surfing Lessons Oceanside: Small Classes, 2.5 Hours
- 36 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
Electric Bike Tour Downtown Encinitas: 2-Hour Guided Ride
- 19 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
More options (5)
Carlsbad Walking Food Tour: Taco Tastings with DrinkWalk through Carlsbad Village on Tuesday evenings to taste tacos at four local spots, with optional margaritas or craft beer and a live English-speaking guide.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- Tue
- 16:00
Big Boat Sailing Oceanside: Whales, Dolphins & Bow SeatFour-hour sailing adventure from Oceanside on a 45-foot yacht with live guide, dolphin bow seat, and charcuterie board included.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Parasailing in Oceanside: Soar Above the CoastParasail above Oceanside's coastline for an hour with a live English-speaking guide, boat transport and safety gear included. Children from age 6 welcome.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Carlsbad Motorcycle Sidecar Tour: Ocean Beach Pier & WineryRide a motorcycle sidecar through Carlsbad and Oceanside past the Ocean Beach Pier, then wine taste at Deer Park Winery surrounded by hundreds of vintage cars.
- 2 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 3h
Carlsbad Private Group Food Tour: Local Tastings & HistoryPrivate group food tour in Carlsbad with tastings at Italian, Mediterranean, Latin and seafood restaurants, plus gelato and local history stops, perfect for celebrations.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 11:30
Carlsbad at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Whale Watching Tour from Oceanside: 50-ft Catamaran, US$ 64 (2h, 4.66★ · 1,076).
- Top rated: Carlsbad Food Tour: 5 tastings with village history, US$ 94 (3h, 4.90★ · 546).
- Best value: Carlsbad: Small Group Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour, US$ 85 (2h, 4.78★ · 109).
Of the 15 experiences: 14 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup and 12 bookable last-minute.