Rancho Ponderosa Travel Guide

Carlsbad

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

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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿3,314
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,816
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

฿382
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

฿243
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

฿1,275
per adult
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental

Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental

฿637
per adult
Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental
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Top hotels in Rancho Ponderosa

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 ฿3,951 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,951
฿4,502 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,646 reviews)
"Nice staff.!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 ฿6,139 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿6,139
฿7,061 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (2,083 reviews)
"Everything worked fine and no problems."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,085 reviews)
"Pleasant for our quick 1 night stay Clean Room Lots of storage space Bed is not v comfy but cant complain for 1 night Garden area is kept well Plenty parking but the condition of the road could be better"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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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 ฿6,675 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿6,675
฿7,673 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (1,718 reviews)
"Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

3 out of 5
5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,418 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,418
฿5,079 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The resteraunt was very good and our room was nice and quite,"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

2.5 out of 5
4540 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿2,886 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,886
฿3,318 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,736 reviews)
"I had an amazing experience since the beginning, my husband and I loved the beds, the smell of the products (Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion and hand soap), everything so comfortable. The only down is the narrow parking lot, but everything else was great!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Ponderosa

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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
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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 La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

La Costa Oaks South
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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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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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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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