South Beach

Carlsbad

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Popular places to visit

South Carlsbad State Beach

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

Ride on a pirate ship, see famous people and wild animals in yellow-block form, or simply enjoy the scenery at this huge resort which brings LEGO® to life.

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
Tamarack Beach

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

P3,315
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

P444
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

P8,666
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Loaded up and ready to SURF

Surfing Experience and Lessons

P10,993
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfing Experience and Lessons
Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

P5,584
per adult
Encinitas Food Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Oceanside Puzzling Adventure

P2,033
per traveler
Oceanside Puzzling Adventure
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,549 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P9,549
P13,010 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were very comfortable, although we were overlooking the A/C units on the roof. - Not a great view, but we were there to just spend the night, so it didn’t matter to us."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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 P6,496 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P6,496
P7,288 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,631 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P5,631
P6,318 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (1,527 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 P6,117 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,117
P6,864 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Convenient hotel. Everything was great other than the carpet was old and stained. Felt gross. But other then that its a nice hotel and staff were nice."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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 P9,224 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P9,224
P10,406 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! (1,004 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 P6,926 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,926
P7,892 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! (1,429 reviews)
"Great tropical setting. Restaurant serves decent food and staff is great"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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Other neighbourhoods 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
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Aviara

While visiting Aviara, you might make a stop by sights like Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center.

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
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North Beach

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

North Beach

South Beach