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 Rp2.613.535 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.613.535
Rp3.647.735 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
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 Rp1.648.985 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.648.985
Rp1.850.079 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
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 Rp1.713.323 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.713.323
Rp1.922.263 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,716 reviews)
"Our stay was quite good; the room was clean and everything we needed was there: a refrigerator, microwave, and hot water. The breakfast was quite complete and plentiful."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is Rp2.028.972 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.028.972
Rp2.276.364 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean roo. Quiet great experience"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is Rp2.489.963 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.489.963
Rp2.811.476 total
3 Sept - 4 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were very nice. The hot tub was hot, We didn't eat on site. There was coffee in the lobby in the morning. We needed extra towels as there were two adults and two children staying in the room. We showered after the pool then were out of clean towels. There was a staff member in the hallway ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is Rp1.189.431 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.189.431
Rp1.332.148 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,103 reviews)
"Crackhouse of Carlsbad. Don’t be surprised when you show up. The staff is rude and they routinely turn people away who have reservations already booked and don’t notify them. There might not be a clean room available for you even though you booked and showed up and everything else is full in the ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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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.

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.

North Beach

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

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