Discover Top Carlsbad Attractions

Bring the whole family to marvel at sculptures and scenes built entirely out of Legos or immerse yourself in the fun with over 60 rides, shows, and attractions. West Inn & Suites is the best hotel for your Legoland visit.  

Swim, surf, scuba dive, and catch the warm rays at this scenic state beach. Tamarack Surf Beach also features a paved pathway perfect for jogging.

Explore the stunning display of ranunculus flowers scattered throughout the 50-acre field on the Carlsbad Ranch.

Head to the nearby Carlsbad Premium outlets and get some retail therapy as you look for the best bargains on top designer brands.

This family-friendly farm is a great place to visit with the family. Pick your own strawberries or pumpkins depending on the season and enjoy events, activities, fresh produce, and other food items.

Get up close and personal with giraffes, rhinos, buffalo, bears, and tigers at this expansive and exciting 1,800-acre zoo.

Discover the charm of Carlsbad Village, where stunning beaches, vibrant theaters, unique shops, and a thriving dining scene await. With Michelin-rated restaurants and beloved local favorites, Carlsbad Village offers the perfect blend of culinary delights and coastal charm.

 

A 400-acre lagoon home to a wide array of flora and fauna with recreational boating, a mussel and oyster aquaculture facility, a white-sea bass hatchery, and a Discovery Campus that is great for kids with hands-on exhibits. 

A gem of North County San Diego, the harbor offers waterfront dining, sport fishing, whale watching excursions, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking with shopping and endless views.  

A 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. The park hosts various museums, theaters, restaurants, and the famous San Diego Zoo.  

An interactive experience to life of the sea with hands-on learning, educational talks and close up encounters with sea creatures.  

Instruments take center stage at the Museum of Making Music! The core exhibitions explore how and why these instruments develop—who makes them, how we gain access to them, what they sound like in the hands of masters, and how they feel in your own hands

Immerse yourself in the world of gems and jewelry at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), where science meets beauty in every exhibit. Located near West Inn & Suites, the GIA campus offers a stunning collection of gems, minerals, and jewelry. Explore rotating exhibits featuring items from the renowned GIA collection.