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?
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.
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 La Costa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Beautiful grounds
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
They should improve there couch bed. The matress are to thin.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Great location, great service. Breakfast is great. Room is little dated but very clean and adequate. Overall everything worked out great and we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
I've stayed at the Inn multiple times. My office is in La Jolla so I find this hotel very convenient, great location, staff is super friendly, close to the ocean and multiple restaurants.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
California Suites Hotel
Room was very clean! Staff was incredibly kind and attentive. Good area, only 15-20 minutes from downtown area , airport, and the beach.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central
Front desk staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.
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 Moonlight State Beach.
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.
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.
La Costa Travel Guide
- La Costa Golf Courses - North and South
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- La Jolla Cove
- Del Mar Racetrack
- University of California
- Moonlight State Beach
- Oceanside Beach
- Carlsbad State Beach
- SoCal Sports Complex
- Westfield UTC
- Flower Fields of Carlsbad
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Birch Aquarium
- Oceanside Harbor
- Black's Beach
- Twin Oaks Golf Club
- Oceanside Strand Beach
