Carlsbad, CA

Travel Guide

Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California which includes a garden and rides
Legoland California which includes rides as well as a small group of people
Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California showing rides and a garden

Where to stay in Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Village

4.5/5(230 area reviews)

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

Carlsbad Village
Rode bikes from a bike shop in Carlsbad to this spot! Absolutely gorgeous!

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.

City Center
Pano Shot Carlsbad, CA

North Beach

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

North Beach
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an easy 3 mile roundtrip trail along the lagoon that’s popular among the locals in Carlsbad. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the wetland. #LikeALocal

Aviara

4.5/5(142 area reviews)

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.

Aviara
Rocky shores.

South Beach

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

South Beach
Creeping crevice.  December 2013 

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At Torrey Pines

Olde Carlsbad

3.5/5(106 area reviews)

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

Olde Carlsbad
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 AED 309 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 309
AED 347 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,085 reviews)
The room was great, and the staff were amazing. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2 out of 5
6117 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad CA
The price is AED 231 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
AED 231
AED 259 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,710 reviews)
I had a good stay, staff was courteous

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is AED 536 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
AED 536
AED 724 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
Perfect spot to start a stay in California

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
Perfect spot to start a stay in California

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Witch Creek ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Excellent stay, looking forward to returning.

Reviewed on 6 December 2025

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Seashore on the Sand

Seashore on the Sand

3.5 out of 5
2805 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Witch Creek ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautiful condo with everything we needed. Love the beach access and the private patio. Definitely coming back!

Reviewed on 16 September 2025

Seashore on the Sand
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.

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Reviews of Carlsbad

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1080
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
661
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
106
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
14
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No just hope to get great service as always

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

dident get to see anything..because off the goverment shut down..but i was born and raised in oceanside..so ive have to say isent a more beuigtfull place on earth like san diego county

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Carlsbad is a lovely area. This hotel sucked.

5/5 - Excellent

Brenda

Loved it before and thanks to Ocean Palms I love it even more.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful location... friendly folks

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Clean and nice looking area