Carlsbad

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Carlsbad
Agua Hedionda Lagoon at Carlsbad, San Diego, California
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A rainbow of colors at the Flower Fields.
Millions of ranunculus at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA.  They are amazing and the views are just spectacular.

Where to stay in Carlsbad

Around here fragrant magnolias are in full blum...

Carlsbad Village

5/5(1 area review)

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

Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad State Beach during summer in Carlsbad, California, USA

North Beach

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

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

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

South Beach
Rows of pink red  ranunculus flowers in southern California United States

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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(2 area reviews)

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

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 HK$925 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$925
HK$1,038 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,217 reviews)
The only issues I had was the fitted sheets on the bed kept coming off they seemed too small and I could smell bad cigarette smoke in the corner of the room. Not sure if someone was smoking next door or if some of the furniture were just permeated with the smell.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is HK$860 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
HK$860
HK$964 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,602 reviews)
Excellent room. Staff were very friendly and helpful!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is HK$495 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$495
HK$554 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,941 reviews)
Staff was not very helpful and apparently gave away my reservation. I was never notified about any issues until I checked in. I asked about getting it corrected the following days and nothing ever happened. The bed was the worst I ever experienced. I have disc problems and that bed gelt like the ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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 condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)
Doing work on the roof limited access and it was right by our room. Supposed to be a long bed it was not

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
The upside: Location, location, location. Dogs are allowed. Clean. The onsite manager was very nice. The downside: Attention to detail— to turn the light on by the living room sofa, you have to pull out an 80 lb couch to access the switch on the cord behind the couch. Lack of convenient electrical ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Beachwalk Villas

Beachwalk Villas

4 out of 5
3100 Ocean Street Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach apartment in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach ...
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 Dec 2025

Beachwalk Villas
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

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The center of town is a bit of a drive but definitely worth visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I only had one day there, so for me the beach side walk was very pleasant.

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