South Beach Travel Guide

Carlsbad

A coastal road with a bridge over water, surrounded by snow-covered land and a sunset sky.
A pebbly beach with a person walking, a lighthouse in the distance, and a sandy shore.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and rocky cliffs.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing onto the beach, and a clear sky.
A beach with waves and footprints in the sand.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South 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 ฿4,333 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,333
฿6,196 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,010 reviews)
"reason for giving 2 star reviews is the hotel description was a very misleading. First of all we booked an ocean front room with patio and was hoping I will get some good clear wide view of the water but front desk placed us on a ground floor (room 1014) which has just slight glimpse of water of ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
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 ฿3,427 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,427
฿3,845 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,746 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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 ฿3,642 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,642
฿4,086 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,472 reviews)
"It was very busy the week we stayed but it was still clean and comfortable and relaxing."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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 ฿4,913 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,913
฿5,546 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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)
"Stay was decent overall with location convenient to local beaches and Carlsbad Village. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Room service and housekeeping daily was attentive. Our specific room met most of our needs but unfortunately it had an unusual musty smell. The AC vent also was quite rusty. Maybe this specific ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,464 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,464
฿6,091 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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. ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
The price is ฿6,966 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,966
฿9,926 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,353 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, great view, lots of places to eat right near by. Parked the car and didn’t use it once."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
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Where to stay in South Beach

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

Carlsbad Village

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

North Beach

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

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.

Olde Carlsbad

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

Aviara

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



South Beach Travel Guide