La Costa Travel Guide

Carlsbad

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Popular places to visit

Legoland California featuring rides

LEGOLAND® California

3.5/5(5 reviews)

The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination.

LEGOLAND® California
Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad State Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach

South Carlsbad State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

South Carlsbad State Beach
Tamarack Beach

Tamarack Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Tamarack Beach

La Costa Golf Courses - North and South

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at La Costa Golf Courses - North and South, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

La Costa Golf Courses - North and South

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

4/5(17 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your trip to Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿2,458
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Carlsbad Food Tours

Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting

฿2,850
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Carlsbad Food Tour and Wine Tasting
French Bistro Class in San Diego Includes 4 Course Meal

Elegant French Bistro Class in San Diego (Includes 4-Course Meal)

฿4,880
per adult
Elegant French Bistro Class in San Diego (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

฿1,376
per adult
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

฿393
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,867
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
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Top hotels in La Costa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is ฿8,937 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿8,937
฿11,772 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Friendly yet professional staff."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,097 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,097
฿4,668 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,418 reviews)
"Perfect location for a day at the racetrack. Sean at the bar was a great host as we watched the Dodgers beat the Padres as we ate a tasty Del Mar Burger."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
The price is ฿6,095 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,095
฿7,010 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,000 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
The price is ฿6,047 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,047
฿6,950 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,628 reviews)
"Amazing location to Shopping/Food/Beach"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿5,574 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,574
฿6,408 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"I felt the parking rates were quite high considering you are a paying guest."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

3.5 out of 5
2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Fallbrook. Enjoy a golf course, a 24-hour front desk and 9 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (628 reviews)
Lovely and relaxing escape!
"We have been coming to this resort for events and to the restaurant for years. This was my first experience with the hotel portion and I was very pleasantly surprised. The rooms overlook the golf course as yet are very private given their proximity to the forested part. The rooms were large, clean, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around La Costa

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Rancho Ponderosa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rancho Ponderosa and surrounding area, you can visit La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Stagecoach Park.

Rancho Ponderosa
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La Costa Oaks South

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Costa Oaks South and surrounding area, you can visit Stagecoach Park and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South.

La Costa Oaks South
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Bressi Ranch

While Bressi Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and LEGOLAND® California.

Bressi Ranch
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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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Spinnaker Hill

While Spinnaker Hill isn't home to many top sights, LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Spinnaker Hill
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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

La Costa Travel Guide