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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Everything was great. Highly recommended staying there. "
United States
Jeff
The price is ₩327,665
₩425,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1552)
"Great rooms, free breakfast, friendly staff, and great location. "
United States
Suzanne
The price is ₩128,127
₩143,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
2.5 star property
South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"This places is reliable, budget‑friendly, with a solid breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is ₩141,084
₩158,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 star property
South Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1054)
"Friendly staff, free breakfast and clean rooms"
United States
Kristen
The price is ₩120,308
₩134,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4.0 star property
South Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Great room with great ocean view."
United States
Daniel
The price is ₩233,220
₩263,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1823)
"Basic, reasonably priced motel "
United States
Delrae
The price is ₩78,904
₩88,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
3.5 star property
South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (678)
"Quite property and great amenities for a family. Good location to visit LEGOLAND and SEAWORLD. "
United States
Ujval
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar
2.5 star property
20.5 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Staff friendly and clean"
United States
Meuychoy
The price is ₩174,678
₩199,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4.0 star property
27.7 km from South Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2204)
"Clean quiet rooms, friendly staff"
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩221,572
₩254,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
27.7 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1804)
"Really enjoyed the included breakfast and complimentary happy hour. Rooms were clean. Staff was very nice. "
United States
Maureen
The price is ₩259,959
₩298,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
3.0 star property
22.7 km from South Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Loved this place "
United States
Franzine
The price is ₩152,284
₩175,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0 star property
29.4 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location"
United States
Rachel
The price is ₩228,435
₩287,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
29.3 km from South Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1758)
"The room was great, staff was nice and helpful. The area is AWESOME for a weekend getaway"
United States
Durran
The price is ₩228,134
₩262,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
28.6 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1378)
"A great stay as always. "
United States
Paul
La Jolla Shores Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
20.4 km from South Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1932)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Xiaoyang
The price is ₩164,924
₩187,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Grande Colonial Hotel

Grande Colonial Hotel
4.0 star property
29.1 km from South Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location,excellent restaurant downstairs. Nice rooms. Excellent architecture."
United States
daniel
The price is ₩302,591
₩421,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Grande Colonial Hotel

La Jolla Riviera Inn

La Jolla Riviera Inn
3.0 star property
28.9 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (565)
"We had wonderful stay at River in"
United States
Pradeep Kumar
La Jolla Riviera Inn

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
26 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1416)
"Good rooms and convenient location "
United States
Saroop
The price is ₩193,221
₩222,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG
2.5 star property
31 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The check in was easy and the roll was very clean "
United States
Manisha
The price is ₩205,874
₩236,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4.0 star property
27.6 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Check in was great, employees were so nice"
United States
Noel
The price is ₩222,287
₩308,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Carlsbad Village

While visiting Carlsbad Village, you might make a stop by sights like Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

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.

North Beach

If you're spending some time in North Beach, Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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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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 Expedia customer reviews, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is the highest ranked property in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other favorite options in the area include Carlsbad Seapointe Resort 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 105 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?
Dip your toes in the water at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad 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.