South Beach Travel Guide

Carlsbad

A coastal road with a bridge over water, surrounded by snow-covered land and a sunset sky.
A pebbly beach with a person walking, a lighthouse in the distance, and a sandy shore.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and rocky cliffs.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing onto the beach, and a clear sky.
A beach with waves and footprints in the sand.

Stay near popular South Beach attractions


Top hotels in South Beach

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA
The price is 3.790.026 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
3.790.026 ₫
5.336.043 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
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 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is 2.724.605 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
2.724.605 ₫
3.056.870 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,751 reviews)
"The clerk when we checked in was not friendly at all, but everyone else was. The rooms are starting to be updated (floors and paint). However, the furniture and the showers are old. Our room also had a horrible musty smell. The breakfast offers a lot of options and was good. For the price and location ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is 2.839.302 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
2.839.302 ₫
3.185.368 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is 3.814.705 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
3.814.705 ₫
4.305.929 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Low water pressure, broken soap dispenser, no shower curtain, dirty floors when we got there. Staff was great but everything else wasn’t."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
The price is 3.489.014 ₫ per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
3.489.014 ₫
4.760.241 ₫ total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,110 reviews)
"Amazing stay and we will do it again the kids loves it a lot."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
The price is 5.444.267 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
5.444.267 ₫
7.758.110 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,350 reviews)
"Aircon was so loud could not sleep for our two night stay. When I informed reception the first day they just said sorry. Then I formed them the second day they just said sorry. The lift smells of urine Not great for $600 a night"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

La Jolla Shores Hotel
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Where to stay in South Beach

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

Carlsbad Village

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

North Beach

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

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

Aviara

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



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