Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad
Carlsbad
Agua Hedionda Lagoon at Carlsbad, San Diego, California
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A rainbow of colors at the Flower Fields.

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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
Carlsbad State Beach during summer in Carlsbad, California, USA

North Beach

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

North Beach
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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.

City Center
South Ponto, Carlsbad, California

South Beach

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

South Beach
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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
aerial shot of a gorgeous summer landscape at Batiquitos Lagoon with blue waters, lush green trees and blue sky background with clouds in Carlsbad California USA

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
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 369 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 369
AED 414 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,198 reviews)
The staff are outstanding. Especially Shawn and Noah. They have no problem going out of their way to make your stay safe, fun and enjoyable..

Reviewed on 3 March 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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
The price is AED 572 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 572
AED 789 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Excellent room, friendly & helpful staff, great restaurant, short walk to the beach. Very family friendly. Loved spending time by the pool. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on 3 March 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is AED 1,146 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 1,146
AED 1,441 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
My kids have so much fun would most definitely return

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

LEGOLAND California Hotel
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! (1,660 reviews)
Great courtyard area with pool and adult spa. Direct access to the beach and great dining choices in walking distance.

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Beachwalk Villas

Beachwalk Villas

4 out of 5
3100 Ocean Street Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Beach Villas in Carlsbad was incredibly an amazing place & room to stay for our family. Perfect location directly next to Beachside. Extra Large 2bed/2bath w/gigantic patio overlooking ocean w/ huge table for family outdoor dining, patio set to relax, & propane grill. Rooms great sizes & clean. Room#4 ...

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Beachwalk Villas
Oceanfront property with partial oceanview

Oceanfront property with partial oceanview

Carlsbad CA
Stay at this apartment in Carlsbad. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Tamarack Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Great little beach house! Super comfortable and oh so close to the beach. So amazing to see the sunset over the beach from our front window! And the air… just so happy we came! Fernando, our host… super! Cant say enough. Will be back.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Oceanfront property with partial oceanview
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