South Beach, CA

Carlsbad

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Photo by Rhonda Zoloth
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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
Carlsbad State 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 beautiful beaches 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

￥8,653
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

￥1,158
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

￥3,795
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental

Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental

￥3,036
per adult
Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

￥6,376
per adult
Carlsbad Village Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!
Solana Beach: 2 Hour Electric Bike Rental with Map

Solana Beach: 2 Hour Electric Bike Rental with Map

￥6,763
per adult
Solana Beach: 2 Hour Electric Bike Rental with Map
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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 ￥21,121 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥21,121
￥29,819 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and polite. Building and grounds were well maintained. Walking distance to beach. Our room had a balcony facing the interior so we had a view of the pool and a view of the ocean. I like that we can checkout at noon."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
The price is ￥19,986 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥19,986
￥22,575 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,015 reviews)
"Friendly staff, amazing view, clean rooms, comfortable, good food, just overall an amazing trip and would for sure book again!!!! I recommended paying the extra for the ocean view!!! Just do it!!!!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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 ￥13,781 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥13,781
￥15,463 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"All was great. People at desk when we checked in were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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 ￥15,385 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
￥15,385
￥17,262 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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! (1,546 reviews)
"just off the freeway, walking distance to the beach and close to restaurants. very quiet and comfortable. good breakfast, friendly staff, all around a good experience"

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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 ￥15,720 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥15,720
￥17,637 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great eggs, sausages,pancakes coffee and orange juice..A/C worked great too, people upstairs were running like horses, Front desk helpful and courteous. Pool was cleaned. Expedia gave me a descent deal for this Hotel."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
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 ￥18,112 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥18,112
￥20,637 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,664 reviews)
"Comfortable"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 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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