Popular places to visit

LEGOLAND® California
Enjoy the excitement at LEGOLAND® California and see why this is a favourite theme park in Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Carlsbad State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

South Carlsbad State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

Tamarack Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
La Costa Golf Courses - North and South
Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at La Costa Golf Courses - North and South, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your trip to Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
Top hotels in La Costa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Costa

Rancho Ponderosa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rancho Ponderosa and surrounding area, you can visit La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Moonlight State Beach.

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

Bressi Ranch
While Bressi Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and LEGOLAND® California.

Aviara
If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

Spinnaker Hill
While Spinnaker Hill isn't home to many top sights, LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Beach
If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.
- La Costa Golf Courses - North and South
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- La Jolla Cove
- University of California
- Del Mar Racetrack
- Oceanside Beach
- Carlsbad State Beach
- Moonlight State Beach
- SoCal Sports Complex
- Birch Aquarium
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Westfield UTC
- Flower Fields of Carlsbad
- Oceanside Harbor
- Black's Beach
- Aviara Golf Club
- Oceanside Strand Beach