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Our top choices for South Carlsbad State Beach hotels

1. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Aviara, 3.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Daniel
₩623,342
₩811,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

2. Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Amit
₩280,835
₩369,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Grand Pacific Palisades

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

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach, 0.5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Gina
₩204,774
₩285,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Sonia
₩330,954
₩443,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
LEGOLAND California Hotel

5. Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
2.3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
Mexico
Jose Oscar Armando Angulo
₩654,080
₩803,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Mark
₩191,885
₩216,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Rachel
₩237,882
₩303,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Raquel
₩136,312
₩152,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Ortencia
₩137,442
₩154,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
JASON
₩158,834
₩178,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

11. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
City Center, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
YADIRA
₩169,850
₩222,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

12. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
City Center, 2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
David
₩90,285
₩101,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Denise
₩92,860
₩104,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

14. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
9.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Jana
₩202,203
₩222,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

15. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
17.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Sam
₩1,526,511
₩1,764,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

16. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
3.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Kay
₩161,263
₩177,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Leucadia Beach Inn

17. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel
Carlsbad Village, 6.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
₩12,503,226
₩14,055,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
14.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Fessehai
₩186,265
₩205,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

19. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
14 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Traci
₩475,664
₩590,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

20. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara, 5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Christine
₩169,708
₩192,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carlsbad State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Exterior
Grand Pacific Palisades
9.0
Wonderful
1,010 reviews
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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
8.8
Excellent
1,007 reviews
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2 outdoor pools
LEGOLAND California Hotel
8.8
Excellent
532 reviews
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
8.8
Excellent
286 reviews
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Top South Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"My husband and I stayed at this hotel for a quick weekend getaway. The customer service was excellent. Check in went smoothly and our room was upgraded to a larger suite. The valet attendants were hustling to ensure clients did not have to wait for their vehicles. The property was exceptionally clean. Both evenings, someone arrived to provide turndown service, bottle water (sparkling as well), and to offer any additional services. All staff were exceptionally pleasant and friendly. This was our first time staying at this hotel and we will definitely return."
Makesha 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"My kids love this resort."
XUEFENG 4-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Always happy to go back and visit Cape Rey. Great beach new services, love it! Thank you !"
Maria 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good!"
Sergey 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8/10 Good
"SesF"
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good
"The property location was great for a visit with the family. The hotel was clean but a bit worn. Tub looked like it should have been replaced and toilet is too low to the floor."
Peggy 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very nice. The hot tub was hot, We didn't eat on site. There was coffee in the lobby in the morning. We needed extra towels as there were two adults and two children staying in the room. We showered after the pool then were out of clean towels. There was a staff member in the hallway near our room and she provided extra towels for us."
Ruth 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean roo. Quiet great experience"
Steven 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was amazing, property was great!"
Robert 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

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South Ponto Beach

8.8/10 (50 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Ponto Beach during your trip to Encinitas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.
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The Camp Store

After visiting The Camp Store, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad.
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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)
Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and enjoy the surfing in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
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Batiquitos Lagoon

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Batiquitos Lagoon and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Aviara. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carlsbad State Beach?
South Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG.
How many hotels are there close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carlsbad State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near South Carlsbad State Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carlsbad State Beach?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near South Carlsbad State Beach?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, or Poinsettia Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach, and Moonlight State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.
How can I get to South Carlsbad State Beach?
If you're taking a train into town, Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is the closest station to South Beach. There may not be many public transit choices near South Carlsbad State Beach so consider a car rental to maximize your time.