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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,012 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,499 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,005 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 1,751 reviews	View
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach	2.0 star property	6.8 2,111 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

"Customer Service was great and our room was clean and spacious"

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel location and staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room had a great view of the park next door and the beach from the balcony. Beds were very comfortable and having the restaurant attached was very handy if we were too tired to venture out for dinner. I would highly recommend this hotel!"

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying here! It is always comfortable, clean, I love the bedding. I enjoy the fabulous $19.95 breakfast buffet each day! The staff is always great. I love the bar/restaurant area. I love the fact that this is in walking distance to UTC mall, many restaurants and coffee shops. It"

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

8/10 Good

"We stayed in a King room with a sofa bed. I noticed there was no available bedding for the sofa bed. It was challenging to get extra towels, etc. Breakfast is barely basic. To be fair, there is limited space for the breakfast area. It is quiet, clean, and appears to be safe."

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8/10 Good

"Location is fantastic! Ocean directly across the road with a gorgeous sunset vantage point. Nice walking trail area along the bluffs. Easy drive (10 minutes) to Carlsbad village with many restaurant choices. The on site restaurant was undergoing renovation so choices and ambiance in the ballroom alternative were not that appealing, but we brought food for breakfast and snacks and planned to eat out in the village otherwise anyway. The room was quiet and temperature controls worked fantastically. Bed was comfortable. A couple of oddities were that trash baskets in the room did not have liners, so we used the dry cleaner bags because of the food containers we brought. The shower was great and had nice liquid shampoo,.conditioner and body gel but the had soap for the sink was the smallest thing I’ve ever seen…about the size of a quarter and almost as thin. Staff were all pleasant and helpful. Hallways had a bit of a mildew smell not noticeable in the room."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

8/10 Good

"Room was good. Service is good too. Hot tub pool was small just for 4 ppl at a time. Parking was paid, it should be free if they are not taking responsibility of vehicles. Restaurant was BAD, Got Gauvac with Chips, it was spoiled one, even after they gave replacement. Nachos was very bad out of 20 Nachos chips only few had cheese on i, looks not interested in giving food. Totally Waste of money."

Frequently asked questions

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

4. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

14. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

15. Grand Pacific Palisades

16. West Inn & Suites

17. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

18. Leucadia Beach Inn

19. LEGOLAND California Hotel

20. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

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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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