City Center Travel Guide
Carlsbad
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Popular places to visit
Tamarack Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
LEGOLAND® California
Enjoy the excitement at LEGOLAND® California and see why this is a favourite theme park in Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside 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?
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your trip to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
Flower Fields of Carlsbad
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.
Top hotels in City Center
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
It was great and a perfect location
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Air conditioning is great! Mini fridge in the rooms are great (wish they had freezers with them though). Staff is awesome!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Staff were great!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
The staff was nice, the hotel was clean and the amenities were great!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
Clean room, friendly staff, large selection of breakfast items. Air conditioning in room is not working, promptly fixed! Would like to see signage designating that pets are not allowed in breakfast eating/serving area. While going to breakfast one morning, heard yapping of older female and her pet ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
I was given a great room as it was away from any noise. Also it's great to have a full kitchen!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Center
Carlsbad Ranch
If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Ranch, LEGOLAND® California and GIA Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Calavera Hills Village
While Calavera Hills Village isn't home to many top sights, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and LEGOLAND® California are some notable places to visit nearby.
Poinsettia
While Poinsettia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like LEGOLAND® California and The Crossings at Carlsbad.
Aviara
If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hedionda Point
When in Hedionda Point, you can plan a visit to LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Center Travel Guide
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Flower Fields of Carlsbad
- Museum of Making Music
- Carlsbad Skatepark
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- La Jolla Cove
- University of California
- Del Mar Racetrack
- Moonlight State Beach
- Oceanside Beach
- SoCal Sports Complex
- Carlsbad State Beach
- Westfield UTC
- Birch Aquarium
- Oceanside Harbor
- Black's Beach
- Oceanside Strand Beach
- Frontwave Arena
