South Beach Travel Guide

Carlsbad

A coastal road with a bridge over water, surrounded by snow-covered land and a sunset sky.
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A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing onto the beach, and a clear sky.
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Stay near popular South Beach attractions

South Carlsbad State Beach

9.2/10 (226 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
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Top hotels in South Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is ₹9,960 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
₹9,960
₹11,174 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,769 reviews)
"The property was just fine. We were under the impression from the description that it was within walking distance of restaurants and bars. It was not we were in providing and couldn’t rent a car so we had to Uber everywhere and that was not convenient for what we were expecting. If you’re wanting ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA
The price is ₹12,692 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
₹12,692
₹18,255 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay, I will go back."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is ₹9,785 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹9,785
₹10,978 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is ₹14,182 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
₹14,182
₹16,008 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Stayed for a week for work at Carlsbad. Walking distance to beach and good location. Close to all the amenities. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

3.5 out of 5
6400 Surfside Lane Carlsbad CA
The price is ₹16,111 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹16,111
₹21,836 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (753 reviews)
"Property has come good amenities but some of them were not working like the elevator, the hot tubs and the mini golf. The hotel will call you the day off and tell you they don’t have your room available because a “pipe burst” and try to put you in a different room. We had the 2 bedroom reserved and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
The price is ₹10,587 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹10,587
₹15,118 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,162 reviews)
"My second time here very disappointed check-in took forever and the kid pool area had the snack bar shut down pool open wreck room open but food station closed!!! The room was ok did not have items it listed it should have had and the cleanness was ok average. I don’t think I will be returning the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

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City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

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Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.

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