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 80 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

Angie

₩254,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

South Beach

Christine

₩160,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

₩167,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

4. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Benjamin

₩111,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

₩174,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

₩354,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Mark

₩221,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

₩210,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

Oscar

₩211,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

10. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Anthony

₩194,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

James

₩151,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

12. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Corrine

₩205,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

13. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Jeff

₩111,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.4 km from South Beach

Anonymous traveler

₩99,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

15. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

11.2 km from South Beach

Sandra

₩218,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Keymona

₩284,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

17. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

₩179,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

Vi

₩393,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13.9 km from South Beach

R

₩112,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

9.7 km from South Beach

April

₩244,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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 1,011 reviews	View
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 745 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,472 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,741 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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A rocky beach with large boulders and pebbles, a clear sky, and distant hills.

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

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

10/10 Excellent

"I like and I feel so comfortable next time I’m going to stay here loved."

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice, clean, and comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and respectful. The breakfast was excellent, with fresh food made to order. The parking area felt safe, and there were plenty of parking spots available. Overall, this is a very nice, quiet location and a perfect place to stay. I would definitely recommend it! **A+ experience!**"

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8/10 Good

"Stay was decent overall with location convenient to local beaches and Carlsbad Village. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Room service and housekeeping daily was attentive. Our specific room met most of our needs but unfortunately it had an unusual musty smell. The AC vent also was quite rusty. Maybe this specific Hilton is a little dated. Almost little to no hooks in the bathroom to hang towels or clothes. Thankfully there were plenty of hangers to use. Never understood why hotels charge separate for daily parking fee, as if there is an option to opt out and park elsewhere. $29 dollars seems to be a little steep for daily parking fee. Parking fee should just be built into the daily room rate."

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

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

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

4. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

10. West Inn & Suites

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

12. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

13. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

15. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

17. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

18. LEGOLAND California Hotel

19. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

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

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

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