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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Take your love of beer on the road with this “Hops Highway” San Diego brewery tour! You’ll receive safe and fun transportation to these amazing taprooms and breweries where 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 fun and enjoyable tour.

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

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!