Kid-friendly places in Carlsbad

Shaded, universally accessible equipment and separate play structures for smaller and older kids make this a useful playground stop.

A broad play area and picnic space give kids room to climb and run.

Separate play areas give little and bigger kids room to climb and explore.

Castle-themed rooms, play areas and a heated pool turn the overnight stay into another adventure for kids.

Themed rooms, a separate sleeping nook, heated pool and on-site LEGO play make the stay part of the fun for kids.

A dedicated pool and splash pad, playground and larger rooms make it easy for kids to play between outings.

A pool and splash-play area with slides give kids easy on-property water play, alongside age-specific activities.

Wood-fired pizza and a patio overlooking the pool make a relaxed meal with kids after the park.

Live animal ambassadors and hands-on nature exhibits keep kids exploring close to the lagoon.

Arcade games give kids something to do while the group eats.

An indoor playground beside a café lets adults sit while kids play nearby.

LEGO rides, builds and shows give kids a full theme-park day.

A build-a-raft river, splash areas and slides give kids a water-play day.

Tiny working engines, model cars and dollhouses give curious kids plenty to inspect up close.

Hands-on guitars, drums and keyboards let kids try making music rather than just looking at displays.

A turf area and lawn games give kids a place to move between bites.

Pizza and roomy tables make an easy stop for kids after exploring the village.

Touch pools and close-up marine exhibits make a shorter outing for kids.

A flower walk, playhouses and a small maze give kids a colorful spring outing.

Different food counters let picky kids choose their own meal, with a games area for a break.