Carlsbad, CA

Travel Guide

Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California which includes a garden and rides
Legoland California which includes rides as well as a small group of people
Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California showing rides and a garden

Where to stay in Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Village

4.5/5(230 area reviews)

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

Carlsbad Village
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an easy 3 mile roundtrip trail along the lagoon that’s popular among the locals in Carlsbad. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the wetland. #LikeALocal

Aviara

4.5/5(142 area reviews)

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.

Aviara
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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.

North Beach
Rocky shores.

South Beach

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

South Beach
Creeping crevice.  December 2013 

#localgem

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At Torrey Pines

Olde Carlsbad

3.5/5(106 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Carlsbad
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La Costa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Costa and surrounding area, you can visit La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

La Costa
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
The price is SAR 746 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 746
SAR 962 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,303 reviews)
"Great, well kept older facility. Wonderful people, great hot tub, fun activities (if you’re into that) and fantastic location."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is SAR 450 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
SAR 450
SAR 560 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,410 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
The price is SAR 443 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 443
SAR 497 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Don’t like paying for parking"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,303 reviews)
"Great, well kept older facility. Wonderful people, great hot tub, fun activities (if you’re into that) and fantastic location."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Outstanding location near downtown Carlsbad."

Reviewed on 18 March 2024

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Oceanfront property with partial oceanview
Oceanfront property with partial oceanview
Carlsbad
Stay at this apartment in Carlsbad. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Great location
"Perfect location across from beach and easily walkable to downtown. Everything was as expected."

Reviewed on 8 December 2024

Oceanfront property with partial oceanview
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Carlsbad

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1080
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
661
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
106
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
14
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No just hope to get great service as always

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

dident get to see anything..because off the goverment shut down..but i was born and raised in oceanside..so ive have to say isent a more beuigtfull place on earth like san diego county

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Carlsbad is a lovely area. This hotel sucked.

5/5 - Excellent

Brenda

Loved it before and thanks to Ocean Palms I love it even more.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful location... friendly folks

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Clean and nice looking area