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Things to Do in Carlsbad/San Diego

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Need a little getaway? Carlsbad, California is the perfect place for a weekend trip.  Carlsbad has the charm of an old European city and the atmosphere of a quaint Californian coastal community. With seven miles of fine white sandy beaches and the near perfect climate, the village is a popular weekend destination and a great place to live. We’ve put together our best lists of recommendations for the most notable 20 Fun & Exciting Things to do in Carlsbad, California.  From sightseeing to restaurant recommendations, you’re sure to find something that’ll pique your fancy.

A Unique Celebration and Tour In One

A wedding celebration is in the future, and you are the lucky friend or family member planning the celebration!  Your plans just got easier.  Join us for a fun and unique Bachelor or Bachelorette party-and-food-tour-in-one in Carlsbad.

It’s a perfect way to celebrate a bridal or baby shower too! You can also arrange a “walking shower” where gifts can be dropped off in advance at the last destination on the tour for gift opening.

Your unique party/tour is designed for short amounts of walking but generous amounts of time to toast and celebrate the bride or groom-to-be.

Give us a call at 760 215-9433 or email: [email protected]

A Unique Celebration and Tour In One.

A Baby Shower is in the future, and you are the lucky friend or family member planning the celebration!  Your plans just got easier.  Join us for a fun and unique Baby Shower-party-and-food-tour-in-one in Carlsbad.

It’s a perfect way to celebrate a baby shower! You can also arrange a “walking shower” where gifts can be dropped off in advance at the last destination on the tour for gift opening.

Your unique party/tour is designed for short amounts of walking but generous amounts of time to toast and celebrate the mother to be.

Private Tours are customizable to your groups needs.  Evening tours are available upon request (4pm-7pm).

  • Corporate Team Building Tour
  • Carlsbad Trivia
From $75

Need help planning your corporate outing, small office party, or incentive reward?

Choose Carlsbad Food Tours and get the bonus of a natural team-building event.

If you’re looking for the EASY button to set up your party, we can do the planning for you!

Visit six tasting locations where you’ll sample delicious food, wine, and beer tastings.

Customizable to your group needs. Choose your time and day, we do the rest!

We can accomodate large groups of 20+ guests per tour

Call (760) 215-9433 or email: [email protected] to schedule your private group experience.

 

 

 

 

 

Give the gift of a great food experience with Carlsbad Food Tours Gift Cards.  Good for all of our tours: Taste of Carlsbad and Private Group Experience Food Tour.  Choosing the perfect present for your loved ones is tricky business, and it’s even more difficult to find something you can be sure they’ll love.  Try gifting an experience and discover why they make for the best presents ever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Celebrations!
  • Anniversary
  • Birthday
From $75

Offered daily 11:30 am. Celebrate your event with a private food tour! This tour is great for celebrating an Anniversary, Birthday, Family Reunion, Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party.  Enjoy some of the favorite restaurants in the village.  Wine tasting, pasta, gelato…

  • A Party without the mess and fuss!
  • 20 guest per tour
  • We plan it, you enjoy – customizable to your group upon request.
  • 2 Hour Tour - Compact & Budget Friendly
$49 per Person

Our mini tour is a shorter version of our Taste of Carlsbad Food Tour, for those that prefer to get to know Carlsbad in a short and sweet manner. It is a  perfect way to relax and enjoy  the company of friends, family or co-workers!  (4 guest minimum requirement)

Duration:  2 Hours with 4 Tasting Locations: 2 savory stops, 1 dessert and 1 wine or beer

 

 

 

 

Encinitas (Spanish for “Small Oaks”) is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California and is known for its excellent surfing conditions.  It is a laid-back chilled surfer town that is divided into four distinct areas—old Encinitas (Olivenhain), new Encinitas (downtown 101), Leucadia, and Cardiff (Cardiff-by-the-sea).

Encinitas is a classic SoCal town with its dramatic beaches, palm trees, blue skies, surfers, taco shops, and stunning sunsets.

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Looking for new ways to engage with your culinary students. Carlsbad Food Tours offers culinary tours specifically designed for your students.