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.

Stay near popular South Beach attractions

South Carlsbad State Beach

9.2/10 (226 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
See properties

Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Rp1.024.062
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Carlsbad Taco Tuesday Walking Food Tour with Margarita or Beer

Carlsbad Taco Tuesday Walking Food Tour with Margarita or Beer

Rp1.509.144
per adult
Carlsbad Taco Tuesday Walking Food Tour with Margarita or Beer
Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea

Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea

Rp269.310
per adult
Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Rp137.081
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Rp1.976.260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Rp718.640
per adult
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
See all activities in Carlsbad

Top hotels in South Beach

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 Rp1.842.984 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp1.842.984
Rp2.067.736 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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 Rp2.348.480 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.348.480
Rp3.377.943 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay, I will go back."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

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 Rp1.811.900 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.811.900
Rp2.032.861 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is Rp2.626.165 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp2.626.165
Rp2.964.339 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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)
"Stayed for a week for work at Carlsbad. Walking distance to beach and good location. Close to all the amenities. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

3.5 out of 5
6400 Surfside Lane Carlsbad CA
The price is Rp2.983.284 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.983.284
Rp4.043.468 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (754 reviews)
"Was our second time back as a family (now of 5). AMAZING LOCATION. The prices for the size villas you get is incredible. This time a hot tub was broken along with the elevator right near our room so we had to walk the whole property grounds back & forth with 3 small children to get anywhere - so ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.921.707 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.921.707
Rp2.757.555 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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
See all 5,258 properties in South Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A family walking on a sandy beach with buildings in the background.

Carlsbad Village

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

A rocky beach with large boulders and pebbles, a clear sky, and distant hills.

North Beach

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

A street intersection with a sign reading "CARLSBAD" and palm trees in the background.

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.

A field of vibrant pink flowers, likely poppies, arranged in neat rows.

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

A coastal sunset with a stone jetty leading into the ocean, a road parallel to the shore, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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