What is South Beach like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighborhood. Be sure to check out South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in South Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area and Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 80 South Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in South Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Beach?

For additional details about updating your trip to South Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighborhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. The Camp Store and Batiquitos Lagoon are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and Museum of Making Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Beach. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.

How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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

South Beach

Angie

AED 685 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

South Beach

Christine

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

4. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

AED 900 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Mark

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Benjamin

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Oscar

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

9. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Anthony

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3.6 km from South Beach

Rosa

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

cynthia

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach

Christine

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch, 6.1 km from South Beach

Lizette

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

14. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Keymona

AED 767 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

16. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

margaret

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

17. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.2 km from South Beach

Aelishia N

AED 1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

19. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Jeff

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

20. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

XIOMARA

AED 859 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 745 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,743 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Carlsbad Village

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

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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.

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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.

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Olde Carlsbad

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails are top sights worth seeing.

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Aviara

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.

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was so helpful and nice. The rooms were very clean. The pool was the cleanest I’ve ever seen and having the snacks and drinks available to purchase was an extra bonus. I love the location and the quick walk down to the cove. We’ll definitely be staying again."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful. The bed was super comfortable and the room was nice. The cooked to order breakfast was a very nice touch for the week. Housekeeping seemed to come at odd times and never the same, one day 9am, one day 3pm, one day 5pm, but it’s a huge hotel so I guess that’s understandable. The bartender was awesome and super knowledgeable. Room service was nice. If I requested something from the front desk like more towels, they had it to my room within minutes. I would definitely love to stay here again. It’s located not far from La Jolla cove which was my favorite part of the trip. It seemed like it was literally 15 min from everything."

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8/10 Good

"Stay was decent overall with location convenient to local beaches and Carlsbad Village. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Room service and housekeeping daily was attentive. Our specific room met most of our needs but unfortunately it had an unusual musty smell. The AC vent also was quite rusty. Maybe this specific Hilton is a little dated. Almost little to no hooks in the bathroom to hang towels or clothes. Thankfully there were plenty of hangers to use. Never understood why hotels charge separate for daily parking fee, as if there is an option to opt out and park elsewhere. $29 dollars seems to be a little steep for daily parking fee. Parking fee should just be built into the daily room rate."

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

4. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. West Inn & Suites

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

14. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Leucadia Beach Inn

17. LEGOLAND California Hotel

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

19. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

20. Grand Pacific Palisades

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

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