What is South Beach like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighborhood. Be sure to check out South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in South Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area and Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 81 South Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in South Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Beach?

For additional details about updating your trip to South Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighborhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. The Camp Store and Batiquitos Lagoon are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and Museum of Making Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Beach. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.

How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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

South Beach

Allison

₩258,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

2. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

₩151,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

robert

₩165,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

South Beach

Christine

₩154,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Mark

₩221,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

₩283,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Roberto

₩90,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

Mauro

₩207,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Andrew

₩198,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3.6 km from South Beach

Angelica

₩204,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

11. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach

Jamie

₩185,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Patricia

₩292,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

13. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Victor

₩278,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Christopher

₩279,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

15. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.8 km from South Beach

Evelyn

₩238,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

16. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Jonathan

₩162,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

17. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Juan

₩201,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

18. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.2 km from South Beach

Laurieanne

₩374,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.

19. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

21.5 km from South Beach

Desirae

₩249,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

20. Beach Terrace

6.7 km from South Beach

William

₩393,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels in South Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,498 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 1,751 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.6 Good 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Carlsbad Village

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

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North Beach

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

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A street intersection with a sign reading "CARLSBAD" and palm trees in the background.

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.

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A field of vibrant pink flowers, likely poppies, arranged in neat rows.

Olde Carlsbad

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

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A coastal sunset with a stone jetty leading into the ocean, a road parallel to the shore, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Aviara

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.

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with great view. Self parking $42/night"

LEGOLAND California Hotel

8/10 Good

"The Legoland Hotel combines some great features with a few odd peculiarities. The rooms are fabulously decorated and have lots of features that will appeal to children - bunkbeds, televisions, lego, and a rewarding puzzle. We had a knights and dragons room in the Castle Hotel, which was spacious and fun. It had a mini-fridge, which is good, but I think we would also have benefited from having a microwave. The room is pretty pricey for what you get, and parking at $40 a night is also pretty steep. But the benefit is that you are minutes from the front gate of Legoland and can enter the park early. The hotel has a good sized pool, which we did not use since we went to the water park in Legoland. It also has a couple of play structures which are good for a few minutes' play. Each day there are lego movies outside, which was a nice touch. The downsides: the check-in process is pretty impersonal and I found it a little difficult to find staff members to help with questions. Breakfast was included in our room rate but getting into breakfast at the restaurant was challenging: we needed to be ready to wait for around half an hour before sitting to breakfast. Since breakfast is a buffet I think it could be far better organized. It was a significant problem for us since we wanted to take advantage of the early entry to Legoland."

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

2. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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

5. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

11. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Grand Pacific Palisades

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

15. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

16. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

17. West Inn & Suites

18. LEGOLAND California Hotel

19. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

20. Beach Terrace

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

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