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

Angie

₩277,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

₩161,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

₩141,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

₩180,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

₩352,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

6. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Roy

₩112,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Mark

₩225,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

8. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

margaret

₩137,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

₩219,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

10. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

20.1 km from South Beach

Warren

₩187,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

11. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Juan

₩190,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Oscar

₩219,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

Stephanie

₩119,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

Roberto

₩98,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

15. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Corrine

₩204,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

16. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

11.2 km from South Beach

Mauricio

₩229,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Priyesh

₩284,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3.6 km from South Beach

Rosa

₩195,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

₩177,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

20. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.2 km from South Beach

Aelishia N

₩405,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels in South Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,490 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,003 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 1,738 reviews	View
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach	2.0 star property	6.8 2,099 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

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent, we’ll be back!"

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds were beautifully maintained. We watched staff meticulously clean the glass around the pool, wiped down railings all the way to the ground. They need a raise ! Every staff we came in contact with was knowledgeable and the training shows. We were greeted by the gift shop cashier, the front desk clerk came around to hand me my room keys. These little things did not go unnoticed. Mya was a great waitress to us! She made our night with being so fun and kind to our party."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"The clerk when we checked in was not friendly at all, but everyone else was. The rooms are starting to be updated (floors and paint). However, the furniture and the showers are old. Our room also had a horrible musty smell. The breakfast offers a lot of options and was good. For the price and location it is well worth it."

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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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8. Leucadia Beach Inn

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

11. West Inn & Suites

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

13. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

15. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

16. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

20. LEGOLAND California Hotel

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

La Jolla Shores Hotel

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