The 15 Best Day Trips from Carlsbad
Nearby United States destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Carlsbad, United States - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Los Angeles, Tijuana, Anaheim. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Los Angeles, United States
Known for Hollywood Sign.
129 km NW of Carlsbad3,820,914 people - 2
Tijuana, Mexico
Known for Sesame Place San Diego.
80 km SE of Carlsbad1,922,523 people - 3
Anaheim, United States
92 km NW of Carlsbad350,742 people - 4
Santa Ana, United States
81 km NW of Carlsbad310,227 people - 5
Chula Vista, United States
63 km SE of Carlsbad265,757 people - 6
San Bernardino, United States
106 km N of Carlsbad216,108 people - 7
Moreno Valley, United States
87 km N of Carlsbad204,198 people - 8
Huntington Beach, United States
82 km NW of Carlsbad201,899 people - 9
Rancho Cucamonga, United States
108 km N of Carlsbad175,236 people - 10
Escondido, United States
25 km E of Carlsbad151,038 people - 11
Torrance, United States
119 km NW of Carlsbad143,592 people - 12
East Los Angeles, United States
123 km NW of Carlsbad126,496 people - 13
Koreatown, United States
133 km NW of Carlsbad124,281 people - 14
El Monte, United States
119 km NW of Carlsbad116,732 people - 15
Downey, United States
113 km NW of Carlsbad114,219 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Carlsbad?
- Popular day trips from Carlsbad include Los Angeles, Tijuana, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Chula Vista. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Carlsbad?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Carlsbad. The closest is Escondido, about 25 km E.
- How do you plan day trips from Carlsbad?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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