Carlsbad Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Legoland California featuring rides
Legoland California which includes a park and rides
Legoland California featuring rides as well as a small group of people
Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California showing rides and a park

Where to stay in Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Village

5/5(1 area review)

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

Carlsbad Village
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North Beach

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

North Beach
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Aviara

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Aviara
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South Beach

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

South Beach
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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.

Olde Carlsbad
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La Costa

La Costa might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Costa
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
The price is ₹4,893 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
₹4,893
₹5,480 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,798 reviews)
They have a great Manager Allin he has Transformed the place from an alcoholic center and drug dealing place one and a half year ago to a stable staying place.The problem they need to address is to have security walking around the property after 5pm because you still have very weird customers.they ...

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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 ₹12,292 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
₹12,292
₹17,356 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,706 reviews)
It was great

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,532 reviews)
We stayed here for 2 nights on our way back through to Los Angeles. The hotel, we loved and was very traditional in a New England style. Throughout our stay the staff were super friendly. The area was lovely, really quirky, with lots of culture, bars, independent shops and dining options. The setting ...

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
This was our second year staying there. Excellent in all aspects! Will return again.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Beachwalk Villas

Beachwalk Villas

4 out of 5
3100 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
Our stay at Beach Walk Villas was great. The location is absolutely perfect.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Beachwalk Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Carlsbad

4.5
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The center of town is a bit of a drive but definitely worth visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I only had one day there, so for me the beach side walk was very pleasant.

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