Top Carlsbad Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Set sail from Oceanside during a whale watching excursion led by a certified naturalist guide. Board a comfortable 50-foot (15-meter) catamaran with covered areas for seating and cruise along San Diego’s coastline to spot whales and other marine life, getting as close as possible without disturbing them. Plus, choose from multiple departures to easily fit this whale watching tour into your schedule.

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.

You will pick up the electric bikes at our store and receive brief training and directions on where you can go on this self guided ride.  Then you will enjoy riding an electric bike along the coastline in Carlsbad for 3 hours.  Check out the surfers and the waves crashing on the beach.  The bike lane parallels the beach for approximately 6 miles and then continues through the quaint little towns.  There are plenty of places to stop along with way and sit on the beach, shop or get a bite to eat.

Without a Carlsbad walking tour, you might miss the historical tales that set this community apart as more than just another beach town. Follow your guide to Carlsbad and Encinitas sights such as Magee Park, the Daley Double Saloon, and the Albert Cohn estate, all while learning about the city’s rich history and modern shops, restaurants, and bars alike that are must-visits while you’re in town.

Explore San Diego's most beautiful stretch of coastline from Carlsbad to Solana Beach. Our bikes are fun to ride and you can get as much or as little exercise as you would like. You do not need prior experience riding an electric bike to enjoy this ride as long as you know how to ride a bike. The train ride coupled with the electric bike ride makes for a really fun day of entertainment at a reasonable price. Solana Beach was chosen by Trip Adviser as one of the 15 best coastal communities in the USA and we offer the best way to enjoy it and the surrounding areas. The Solana Beach COASTER train station is only a block or so from our store. You can ride the train to our store from anywhere in San Diego rather than drive (avoid all the traffic too).

Get a feel for the small seaside community of Encinitas on a walking tour of its highlights, from historical landmarks to hidden gem restaurants loved by locals. Your guide, who navigates for you, tells little–known stories about the area’s history that even locals may be surprised to hear. The tour leaves visitors with plenty of inside tips and recommendations, making it a perfect introduction for first–time visitors.

Explore the history and hot spots of your location by solving scavenger hunt and trivia style riddles on this engaging walking tour. Your team will earn points and be guided farther along the route with every riddle. Play from the convenience of your smartphone whenever you’re ready for an adventure!

The bikes we rent are clean, well maintained and fun to ride. The central location of our store provides easy access to the beach and all the great coastal villages of North County. Our store is located a block from the commuter train station in the Cedros Design District. You can use the train to come to our store from anywhere in San Diego and avoid the traffic.

Make your Private Transfer From the Legoland Resort, Carlsbad, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation. RapidShuttle provides Exclusive Non-Stop Sedans, Minivans, Full-Size Vans and Buses for larger parties that will fit your travel needs and budget.  Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangments.

Pedego is the number one electric bike in America and is known for its comfortable, sit up straight ride. Our bikes are clean and well maintained. We give you ride suggestions and ideas to make your ride fun and adventurous. All bikes have a basket or saddlebags for your personal gear. We provide a helmet, lock for the bike and bottle of drinking water with each bike rental.

Discover “Hops Highway” on this San Diego Craft Brewery Tour – From Oceanside to Escondido! Bring your friends and enjoy a day sampling a variety of award-winning craft beers made by our local San Diego breweries. Take your love of beer on the road with our Hops Highway San Diego brewery tour! We’ll provide safe and fun transportation to these amazing taprooms and breweries so you can enjoy learning more about their brewing process, the beer culture of SoCal, and find some new favorites for a return visit – or see if these brewers ship to your home state. Each tour includes three brewery visits and tastings. Discover the best beer San Diego has to offer on this tour with Best Coast Tours!

The Misadventure Distillery lies at the intersection between craft spirits and sustainability. You will learn how we make our carbon negative vodka and why it matters. You'll also be able to taste our spirit within a great cocktail and learn what make spirits so special.

We'll pick you up in San Diego! Take your love of beer on the road with our Hops Highway San Diego brewery tour! We’ll provide safe and fun transportation to these amazing taprooms and breweries so you can enjoy learning more about their brewing process, the beer culture of SoCal, and find some new favorites for a return visit – or see if these brewers ship to your home state. Each tour includes three brewery visits and tastings. Discover the best beer San Diego has to offer on this tour with Best Coast Tours!

The Oceanside scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Oceanside.

Operation City Quest of Carlsbad is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Carlsbad.

Make your transfer To/From the beautiful sunny San Diego, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle Private, Direct, Non-Stop reservation that fits your budget. Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. San Diego is home to USS Midway Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and many other attractions.

We specialize in private Hot Air Balloon flights, creating a fun and personal atmosphere for your group.