Top rated Parks in Carlsbad, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Parks in Carlsbad

Experience the best that Carlsbad has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 1.7K places from Park category.

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Recreation Point Staircase

Park

👍👍 Wow! If I could give six stars, I would. What a fantastic place to catch a view of the beautiful scenery. The walking path is superb and there are multiple access points which grant access to the shoreline. I was even lucky enough to catch a glimpse of some porpoises.The park is clean, and the amen...

5.00 (33 reviews) (~59.3 km from centre)

Carlsbad City Beach

Public beach

👍👍 This has always been my favorite beach whenever we visit So California. It is an excellent location with several different places to eat for lunch/dinner/snacks. There Always seems to be parking if you’re willing to drive around a little to find it. Access to the beach is direct and easy, with a few...

4.90 (232 reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)

Promenade Park at Baker Ranch

Park

👍👍 A nice hidden peaceful park that is great to take a stroll at! This place has a playground for small children, restrooms (that are now accessible by only residents living near the area), curvy paths with lots of grassy hills, and many trails filled with nature. The park is very clean and not too cro...

4.90 (121 reviews) (~64.84 km from centre)

Stonewall Peak

Park

4.90 (109 reviews) (~75.81 km from centre)

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe

Park

Preserved circa-1845 adobe house & event venue with tours, a gift shop & an art gallery.

4.90 (98 reviews) (~11.92 km from centre)

Sea Summit Trail - North El Camino Real Trailhead

Park

👍👍 Spectacular views on this amazing well marked trail! Plenty of access points with free parking and easy plentiful paid parking at North Beach San Clemente also. Decent clean Public restrooms available along the trail. This trail is easy, but can be a workout if you want, with all the great stairs al...

4.90 (89 reviews) (~40.9 km from centre)

Moonlight Overlook

Park

4.90 (75 reviews) (~13.33 km from centre)

CHULA VISTA BMX

BMX track

👍👍 Great time for our boys, first time out for the beginners clinic. Lots of ride time during the clinic, kids as young as 4yr old out there! 10$ racing Tues / 15$ Friday. Beginners and Advance clinics are usually on thursdays but are subject to change, 20$. They have bikes and helmets for rent if ne...

4.90 (63 reviews) (~70.24 km from centre)

Carlsbad State Beach

State park

👍👍 Loved this wide pale sand beach, with rolling waves that occasionally connect for long stretches. It's like dancing waters, when shore breakers are sizable. The foam jumps & dances, before plummeting back down. Surfing this beach, looked challenging...at least it did for the guy we watched. The...

4.90 (62 reviews) (~1.62 km from centre)

Embarcadero Marina Park North

Park

👍👍 Nice park and the view of the bay. Paid parking paid $1 for an hour. You can also see the sunset.

4.90 (51 reviews) (~52.97 km from centre)

Desert Gardens - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Park

👍👍 Beautiful and underrated state Park compared to joshua tree national Park. It's been a great first time desert experience. Many nice cactuses and nice surroundings. Scenic drive from. San Diego into the park expecially the last bit descending into the valley. Beautiful, worth a visit and very close...

4.90 (50 reviews) (~91.87 km from centre)

Dana Strands Beach

Park

👍👍 On of my favorite beaches in all of SoCal

4.90 (49 reviews) (~48.35 km from centre)

Cliff Drive Park

Park

👍👍 The view here is fantastic. A fun place to visit, It seems always to be clean and the people that you meet there are very kind.

4.90 (48 reviews) (~74.14 km from centre)

Volcan Mountain Peak

Park

4.90 (46 reviews) (~72.1 km from centre)

Craig Regional Park

Park

👍👍 Nice and clean park

4.90 (44 reviews) (~96.59 km from centre)

Del Dios Highlands Preserve

Park

👍👍 Trail is bit steep. Be sure to gear up, specially right shoes. There bathroom and water at halfway picnic area. No shades. It's little bit packed during weekend and sunny day but totally acceptable. Recommend for people with basic fitness level. But do not fret because there many break point on the...

4.90 (35 reviews) (~23.1 km from centre)

Embarcadero Marina Park

Park

👍👍 Love San Diego, not only because of the beautiful scenery, but also because I lost my phone and was sent back by a stranger. People who work at seaport village are amazing!

4.90 (32 reviews) (~52.83 km from centre)

Balboa Park

Park

Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.

4.80 (72K reviews) (~50.91 km from centre)

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Nature preserve

Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

4.80 (14.3K reviews) (~27.08 km from centre)

Cabrillo National Monument

Park

This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.

4.80 (11.4K reviews) (~54.97 km from centre)

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Top rated Parks in Carlsbad, United States