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, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa 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 107 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

₩250,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Raquel

₩161,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

South Beach

Christine

₩158,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

₩171,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

5. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Benjamin

₩110,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

₩349,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Arianna

₩211,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Oscar

₩192,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

9. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Anthony

₩190,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

₩210,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

James

₩122,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

12. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

11.2 km from South Beach

Sandra

₩215,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

13. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Luis

₩117,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

14. Lakehouse Resort

10.4 km from South Beach

Tracy

₩212,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

15. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

₩174,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.4 km from South Beach

Anonymous traveler

₩97,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

John

₩266,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Corrine

₩200,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

19. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch, 6.1 km from South Beach

Lizette

₩231,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

cynthia

₩209,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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 744 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 1,475 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,743 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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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

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"This hotel was fine for what we needed. However, while I understand the local price is high and that is ultimately why we stayed here, it felt like a ripoff. The motel 6 we stayed at prior was better. Breakfast was good! We did not use the pool. I did like that we could walk to the beach from the hotel. It’s not terrible…. It’s just okay, fine. lol The bathroom was kinda gross. The air conditioner worked but leaked water outside our room pretty badly. I am sure that will take a toll on the building eventually."

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. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

5. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

7. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. West Inn & Suites

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

12. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

13. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

14. Lakehouse Resort

15. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

19. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

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