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Our top choices for South Carlsbad State Beach hotels

1. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Aviara, 3.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Makesha
¥109,382
¥135,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

2. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach, 0.5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Michael
¥20,501
¥29,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

3. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Mario Humberto
¥32,613
¥44,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
LEGOLAND California Hotel

4. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
South Beach, 1.2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Jacob
¥27,040
¥36,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

5. Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
2.3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
Mexico
Jose Oscar Armando Angulo
¥73,583
¥90,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

6. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Gabriela
¥24,216
¥31,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Mark
¥21,783
¥24,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Molly
¥15,274
¥17,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Victoria E
¥16,089
¥18,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Tuesday
¥18,439
¥20,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

11. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
City Center, 2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Anonymous traveler
¥10,157
¥11,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

12. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
City Center, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Maria
¥20,392
¥26,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Benjamin
¥10,491
¥12,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

14. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
9.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Jesse
¥21,408
¥23,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

15. Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
7.8 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Jacklyn
¥56,400
¥62,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Twelve Senses Retreat

16. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
City Center, 4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Anthony
¥16,290
¥21,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
West Inn & Suites

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
14.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Paula
¥22,361
¥24,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

18. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
14 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Robert
¥56,113
¥69,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

19. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara, 5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Christine
¥19,206
¥21,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

20. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
6.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Cesar
¥46,221
¥55,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Inn at Moonlight Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carlsbad State Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Pool
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Pool
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
8.8
Excellent
1,015 reviews
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Pool
LEGOLAND California Hotel
8.8
Excellent
573 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
8.8
Excellent
741 reviews
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Room
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
8.8
Excellent
288 reviews
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Top South Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"It was ok clean and well maintained.. one valet attendant at arrival was rude"
Anas 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent
"First time staying there with friends for my birthday everything was clean staff was great had a successful night"
Marisa 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent
"Room is spacious and staff are approachable. breakfast has variety of selection and taste good. Parking is free which is a big plus."
Marivic 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and Spacious. Awesome pool and hot tub. Breakfast was great!"
Glauco 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel to stay at! The staff was very friendly and helpful and go above and beyond for the guests. The beach is a little bit of a walk but they have a shuttle to the beach for easier access! Pool was good but a LOT of dead bugs. Housekeeping staff is amazingly fast and thourough!"
Maddy 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Thank You! B"
Roy 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

10/10 Excellent
"Property was being renovated when we stayed there, but we still enjoyed our stay. It’s close to Legoland and has a good variety of food options nearby."
Maria 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

8/10 Good
"Front desk staff were very friendly and got us checked in quickly. Our room was clean and nice, but small. We had a 1 bedroom with separate living room & kitchen area. The kitchen area was very small and the round dining table was crowded. Refrigerator was a good size and dishwasher was great. Very little kitchen counter space. The paper towel holder was on the counter, which could be mounted on the wall to give more counter space. The bedroom was small and had a very tiny closet and not much drawer space for clothes. We were on the first floor and the kiddie play area was right in front of our room, but honestly not many kids were playing on it. So it wasn't really too disturbing. Overall, we enjoyed our week at Carlsbad Seapoint Resort. The beach/ocean is right across the street. A short walk from the resort. Very nice grassy areas to have family gatherings, with picnic tables and BBQs. The main town/shopping area is a short drive down the road, maybe 5 miles. Lots of restaurants. Be aware of time limits on parking. Would highly recommend this resort and we would return if we come back to Carlsbad."
Deborah 7-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
~OPEN 9/7-11! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~

~OPEN 9/7-11! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~

10/10 Excellent
"We loved staying at this house. It was perfect for our family and a huge plus was allowing our pups ti stay with us. I do wish is had AC though we were staying in the one month out of the year that you want AC in San Diego. But the easy access, great communication with the host and location made it worth it."
Maegen K. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
~OPEN 9/7-11! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~

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8.8/10 (50 reviews)
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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)
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North Ponto Beach

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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
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Batiquitos Lagoon

10.0/10 (1 review)
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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carlsbad State Beach?
South Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG.
How many hotels are there close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carlsbad State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near South Carlsbad State Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carlsbad State Beach?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near South Carlsbad State Beach?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, or Poinsettia Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach, and Moonlight State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.
How can I get to South Carlsbad State Beach?
If you're taking a train into town, Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is the closest station to South Beach. There may not be many public transit choices near South Carlsbad State Beach so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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