Carlsbad

Travel Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, residential buildings, and a distant industrial structure.
A coastal landscape with a curved bay, sandy beaches, and a bridge connecting two land masses.
A coastal cliff with a staircase descending to the beach.
A coastal area with rocky cliffs, calm sea, and several kayaks and boats.
A rocky coastline with surfers in the water and waves crashing against the rocks.

Where to stay in Carlsbad

Find the best Carlsbad areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carlsbad
Learn more about Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

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

Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.

Bressi Ranch

While Bressi Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and LEGOLAND® California.

North Beach

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

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.

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 HK$1,023 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
HK$1,023
HK$1,463 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"reason for giving 2 star reviews is the hotel description was a very misleading. First of all we booked an ocean front room with patio and was hoping I will get some good clear wide view of the water but front desk placed us on a ground floor (room 1014) which has just slight glimpse of water of ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad CA
The price is HK$2,246 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
HK$2,246
HK$3,031 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

3 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is HK$1,637 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
HK$1,637
HK$2,242 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (584 reviews)
"The room was clean and the free breakfast was delicious. Kids had a great time"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
"We love it at this hotel, but I didn’t give it 5 stars this time because it smelled musty in the lobby and in our room, and our bathroom was where I could smell it the worst. Last time we stayed, we were given an upstairs room but this time we were downstairs very near the lobby. I figured it was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Seashore on the Sand

Seashore on the Sand

4 out of 5
2805 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"We loved our stay! You could not get any closer to the beach! We will definitely come back again."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Seashore on the Sand
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State ...
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
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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