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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Juan

AED 516

AED 661 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

AED 465

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

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

South Beach, 3.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Allison

AED 482

AED 693 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

4. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Patricia

AED 653

AED 829 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a large circular chandelier, a brick facade, and a sign reading "TWENTY20".

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

5. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Robert

AED 724

AED 967 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

6. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Jessica

AED 823

AED 1,065 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

7. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.3 km from Museum of Making Music

Rosie

AED 372

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A gazebo surrounded by trees on a well-maintained lawn.

A casual dining restaurant with a brick wall and exposed ceiling pipes.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

8. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 0.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Kenneth

AED 479

AED 621 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A 6 Motel with a 'Welcome' sign, a 'Tow Away' sign, and a number '6117' on the building.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola cooler.

9. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

Liza Marie

AED 239

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

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

South Beach, 2.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Christine

AED 378

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 2.5 km from Museum of Making Music

robert

AED 364

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

12. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 2.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Roberto

AED 228

AED 263 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

13. Twelve Senses Retreat

10.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Jacklyn

AED 1,326

AED 1,466 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

14. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Shannon J

AED 536

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A spacious dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

15. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

19.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Lilit

AED 4,037

AED 4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

16. Lakehouse Resort

10.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Nicole

AED 335

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

A bar area with green upholstered bar stools, a marble countertop, and a fireplace.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

17. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

16 km from Museum of Making Music

Harold

AED 1,253

AED 1,554 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with two barstools, and pendant lighting.

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

18. Del Mar Beach Hotel

18.8 km from Museum of Making Music

Krista

AED 756

AED 984 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

19. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch, 5.9 km from Museum of Making Music

Suhita

AED 466

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

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

11.8 km from Museum of Making Music

Sylwia A

AED 590

AED 649 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8/10 Good

"Good location, helpful staff, clean. However our mattress was pretty uncomfortable as it was sunken in on the entire left side. Also asked for an additional blanket 2 nights in a row but front desk had none and housekeeping was gone. The hotel overall was pretty good."

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool"

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for a week for work at Carlsbad. Walking distance to beach and good location. Close to all the amenities. Will stay again."

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, I will go back."

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

8/10 Good

"Clean and perfect location"

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Westin Carlsbad while attending a wedding there. The location was convenient, the staff was very accommodating, and the bed was extremely comfortable. We did have a minor issue with the AC, but it wouldn’t deter us from staying here again. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!"

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property! For our mid-week sales retreat, we really couldn't have asked for more: amazing location, room to gather as well as room to spread out, all amenities we needed and some (white board was a unexpected bonus)."

Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and plenty of room for rest and relaxation! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would consider staying again."

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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

Enjoy the rides and games at LEGOLAND® California and see why people love this amusement park in Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your visit to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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GIA Museum

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at GIA Museum during your trip to Carlsbad. Take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your trip to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)

Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Making Music?

Museum of Making Music is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 152 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Museum of Making Music?

Adjacent to Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and LEGOLAND California Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Museum of Making Music?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Making Music.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Making Music, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Museum of Making Music.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Making Music?

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What can I see and do near Museum of Making Music?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, South Carlsbad State Beach, and Tamarack Beach.

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Our top choices for Museum of Making Music hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

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

4. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

6. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

7. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

9. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

12. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

13. Twelve Senses Retreat

14. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

15. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

16. Lakehouse Resort

17. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

18. Del Mar Beach Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

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

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Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.

Other attractions near Museum of Making Music

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

LEGOLAND® California

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

GIA Museum

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

North Ponto Beach

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Poinsettia Park

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