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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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

South Beach

Angie

₩284,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

South Beach

Christine

₩163,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

₩170,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

₩177,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

₩361,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

6. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Roy

₩113,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Arianna

₩228,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

₩221,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

9. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

20.1 km from South Beach

Warren

₩205,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

10. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Anthony

₩193,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

margaret

₩125,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

cynthia

₩215,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

13. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

11.2 km from South Beach

Mauricio

₩222,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Oscar

₩224,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Corrine

₩207,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

16. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

₩180,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Keymona

₩289,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Stephanie

₩121,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

9.7 km from South Beach

April

₩236,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

20. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach, 6.1 km from South Beach

Cameron

₩280,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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 1,004 reviews	View
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 748 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 1,494 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,001 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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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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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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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

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"I would like to share a thoughtful review of my recent stay at the hotel. From check-in to check-out, the staff demonstrated exceptional customer service, consistently going above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and pleasant experience. The breakfast offered a well-balanced selection with fresh, high-quality ingredients, presented in an inviting and clean manner. Overall, the hotel maintained a consistently tidy and organized environment throughout my stay. I appreciated the attention to detail and the warm, professional approach of the team. I would gladly return and highly recommend this establishment to others seeking a reliable and welcoming place to stay."