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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A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

1. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Jorge Adrian

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

robert

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

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

South Beach

Heather

AED 720 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

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

South Beach

Debra

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

tracy

AED 822 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Troy

AED 578 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Sitlali

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

8. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.2 km from South Beach

Brendon

AED 779 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

Jennelyne

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach

Heather

AED 491 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

11. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Patricia

AED 723 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Mandy

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.5 km from South Beach

Yolanda

AED 730 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3.9 km from South Beach

Rolando

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

15. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Nelly

AED 821 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

16. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Juan

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

17. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

Gail

AED 396 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

18. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.8 km from South Beach

Courtney

AED 613 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A swimming pool with a water fountain feature, surrounded by a stone wall and a patio area with chairs.

19. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

9.7 km from South Beach

Brian

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

20. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Antonio

AED 525 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

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Compare popular hotels in South Beach

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 760 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,553 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.6 Good 1,002 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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A rocky beach with large boulders and pebbles, a clear sky, and distant hills.

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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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.

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

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

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

Lakehouse Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The property overlooking lake San Marcos is beautiful and well maintained."

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful hotel. Our room was beautiful and well appointed. We loved the location right in the heart of LaJolla dining and shopping and the beach. I was really impressed with the staff. EVERYONE we came in contact with was friendly and helpful. I don't know that you can say that about too many hotels. We will. Cant wait to go back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent

"10 out of 10 experience staff was excellent, bed was the best part of the experience due to it being waist high. Complementary breakfast was the best we made sure to stock up for out 8 hour road trip it will keep us full the whole trip"

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

1. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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

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

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. LEGOLAND California Hotel

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

15. Grand Pacific Palisades

16. West Inn & Suites

17. Leucadia Beach Inn

18. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

19. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

20. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

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Aviara

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