South Beach, CA

Carlsbad

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Photo by Kim Venuta
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Photo by Sheri Chaffer
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Popular places to visit

Nice walking beach- good for surfing- beautiful sand cliffs

South Carlsbad State Beach

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

South Carlsbad State Beach
Legoland California featuring rides

LEGOLAND® California

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

LEGOLAND® California
Cloudy day at Carlsbad beach

Carlsbad State Beach

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

Carlsbad State Beach
Those of us, land-bound, don't cease to be amazed with the passion, skill and work required for every ride on a wave...carry on inspiring us, merpeople!

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

North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

North Ponto Beach

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your visit to Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

￥8,425
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

￥1,124
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

￥22,022
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

￥13,302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons

Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons

￥17,670
per adult
Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons
Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

￥14,189
per adult
Encinitas Food Tour
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South Beach Hotel Deals

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 ￥24,731 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
￥24,731
￥33,693 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Property has an amazing ocean view from the pool and restaurant area. The room was a little dated and the shower was difficult to utilize. You also get charged resort fee and parking which seem so extra."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
The price is ￥17,453 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥17,453
￥19,582 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
All fine
"Love their breakfast. Beds were good"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
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 ￥15,087 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥15,087
￥16,926 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,539 reviews)
"It was a great time. Hotel provided everything we needed to be comfortable. Breakfast waa great too."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

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 ￥15,843 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥15,843
￥17,775 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"The bed was very comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

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 ￥23,887 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
￥23,887
￥26,948 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect short stay, wonderful checkin by Andrew and spotless clean rooms. Will be back."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
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 ￥18,356 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥18,356
￥20,916 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,417 reviews)
"I liked the service from staff. What I thought they needed help with is having someone maintaining the towels at the pool area. Also they need someone maintaining the pool water as it was full of leaves and stuff from the trees. One other improvement is that they need to put the door entrance to ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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Other neighborhoods around South Beach

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Hanover Beach Colony

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

Hanover Beach Colony
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Spinnaker Hill

While Spinnaker Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad State Beach.

Spinnaker Hill
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an easy 3 mile roundtrip trail along the lagoon that’s popular among the locals in Carlsbad. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the wetland. #LikeALocal

Aviara

4.5/5(142 area reviews)

Set in the hills of southern Carlsbad, this resort neighborhood boasts stunning ocean and lagoon views, with the luxurious Park Hyatt Resort and the renowned Aviara Golf Club as its main attractions. Just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, it's a golfer's paradise.

Aviara
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Terramar

Though Terramar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

Terramar
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Hedionda Point

Though Hedionda Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad Lagoon.

Hedionda Point
Pano Shot Carlsbad, CA

North Beach

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

North Beach

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