Title: Things to Do in Carlsbad in 2026 | Expedia.com [Carlsbad Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad.dx6054977)[Hotels in Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-Hotels.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Carlsbad.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Carlsbad.d6054977.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carlsbad Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad.d6054977.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Carlsbad ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Carlsbad Types of activities [Carlsbad Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad.dx6054977) ![Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/b59fd7f5-ab85-4901-8359-6f1423741fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hall of Giants, Carlsbad Caverns, NM](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054977/c9465749-3e60-4f9e-b799-82f7fffe58ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Cavern National Park, New Mexico, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054977/4a7d546a-0fb6-4546-b7fa-2a90d70b818e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/14774960-18b3-448e-ac6d-3baef3ed0e4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/4da238b9-6289-4d81-8a9b-e976fa4f3e1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Carlsbad | Number of things to do | 7 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guadalupe Mountains National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-driving-audio-tour-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.a51518256.activity-details): $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Explore Big Bend & Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/explore-big-bend-guadalupe-mountains-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a51661957.activity-details)[New Mexico Audio Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk](/things-to-do/new-mexico-audio-tours-bundle-self-guided-drive-and-walk.a48437270.activity-details)[Guadalupe Mountains National Park Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50495902.activity-details)[Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guadalupe Mountains National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-driving-audio-tour-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.a51518256.activity-details)[Carlsbad Caverns App-Based Walking Audio Tour (Not a ticket)](/things-to-do/carlsbad-caverns-app-based-walking-audio-tour-not-a-ticket.a46361755.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Explore Big Bend & Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/explore-big-bend-guadalupe-mountains-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a51661957.activity-details)[Guadalupe Mountains National Park Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50495902.activity-details)[Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guadalupe Mountains National Park](/things-to-do/self-guided-driving-audio-tour-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.a51518256.activity-details)[Carlsbad Caverns App-Based Walking Audio Tour (Not a ticket)](/things-to-do/carlsbad-caverns-app-based-walking-audio-tour-not-a-ticket.a46361755.activity-details)[Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a50734488.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Carlsbad --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Carlsbad? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Carlsbad ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/3eebb3b8-d326-4216-9068-db88ce42208f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Caverns National Park See the wondrous geologic formations in a vast underground cavern system. Cave facilities offer easy walks or adventurous climbs and crawls. [](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Carlsbad.d6025866.Vacation-Attraction) ![Peaceful Riverwalk Footpath with tall leafless trees and resting birds along Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA, winter southwestern nature landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643171/bf3b808a-0186-4685-923d-1e442946b715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Carlsbad-Recreation-Area-Carlsbad.d553248621532643171.Vacation-Attraction) ![Living Desert Zoo and Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643161/109662d3-36ba-4da7-9386-17e6687c2e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Why not meet the animals who call Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park home during your travels in Carlsbad? Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Living-Desert-Zoo-Gardens-State-Park-Carlsbad.d553248621532643161.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of sitting bull falls waterfall surrounded by breathtaking rock formations and lush greenery, Carlsbad, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643108/4d7b5c14-9870-4716-bd8a-1c73b70c8d20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sitting Bull Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Sitting-Bull-Falls-Carlsbad.d553248621532643108.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Carlsbad.d553248635998123469.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carlsbad Water Park Have a fun-filled day with the family at Carlsbad Water Park as part of your trip to Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-Water-Park-Carlsbad.d553248635976436906.Vacation-Attraction) #### Riverwalk Recreation Center Riverwalk Recreation Center is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Riverwalk-Recreation-Center-Carlsbad.d6218007.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Carlsbad at Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Carlsbad-Golf-Course-Carlsbad.d553248621532643173.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carlsbad Medical Center Though Carlsbad Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Carlsbad while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-Medical-Center-Carlsbad.d624555098365964288.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Carlsbad ![ City entrance sign with large turquoise colored letters and large Zia sign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1491/8afab769-5aa8-402f-81e3-6f40aa9635b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hobbs ![Flag of american state of New Mexico, region of the United States, waving at wind](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6175/70a393c0-7d0b-48b2-8085-89d193c2a62a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Artesia ![White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/174427/1dff350f-fea2-4e7c-bd79-e40f90032bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whites City ![Salt Flat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195014/221fba4c-21cd-471a-8ccc-a90e93756064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salt Flat ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carlsbad worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Carlsbad? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Carlsbad? ### Is three days enough to stay in Carlsbad? ### Is Carlsbad a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Carlsbad with kids? ### What to do in Carlsbad for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Carlsbad? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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