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 81 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 753 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

South Beach

Christine

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

AED 900 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

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

Roy

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

8. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Juan

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Oscar

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Richard

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach

Jamie

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

14. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

margaret

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Priyesh

AED 767 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

16. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

17. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.2 km from South Beach

Aelishia N

AED 1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

18. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Stephanie

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

20. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

XIOMARA

AED 905 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

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Compare popular hotels in South Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,489 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 1,738 reviews	View
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach	2.0 star property	6.8 2,099 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

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8/10 Good

"The room was not ready for"

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds were beautifully maintained. We watched staff meticulously clean the glass around the pool, wiped down railings all the way to the ground. They need a raise ! Every staff we came in contact with was knowledgeable and the training shows. We were greeted by the gift shop cashier, the front desk clerk came around to hand me my room keys. These little things did not go unnoticed. Mya was a great waitress to us! She made our night with being so fun and kind to our party."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"The clerk when we checked in was not friendly at all, but everyone else was. The rooms are starting to be updated (floors and paint). However, the furniture and the showers are old. Our room also had a horrible musty smell. The breakfast offers a lot of options and was good. For the price and location it is well worth it."

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

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

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. West Inn & Suites

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

14. Leucadia Beach Inn

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

17. LEGOLAND California Hotel

18. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

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

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

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