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 ฿4,312 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,312
฿6,166 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Parking is a rip off, $45 a day Extra and you have to park across the street, which you find out After you pay. Staff was rude when I tried to address the lack of close parking for what I paid, and also when I requested late check out. Hotel is nice and clean and views of the ocean cannot be beat. ..."

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿3,480 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,480
฿3,905 total
14 Sept - 15 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! (1,742 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is ฿4,625 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,625
฿5,222 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
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 ฿3,540 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,540
฿3,972 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,474 reviews)
"Liked breakfast and room itself. Staff was friendly. Did not like noise from I5 freeway."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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 ฿4,432 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,432
฿6,047 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 ฿6,916 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,916
฿9,855 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! (1,347 reviews)
"Bugs in rooms, anywhere from roaches to crickets and spiders! Used the timing of reporting bugs (killing them) and 3rd party reservation as an excuse for not accommodating anytype of refund! As well as paying $2000 for only 2 nights, over $500 in other BS charges, EVEN PARKING"

Reviewed on 12 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