What is South Beach like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in South Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 80 South Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Beach.

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. The Camp Store and Batiquitos Lagoon are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Museum of Making Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Beach. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.

How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

The Best Hotels in South Beach, Carlsbad - 2026 Updated Prices

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

1. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

Angie

5.336.043 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach

Christine

3.056.870 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

3.185.368 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

3.327.762 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

6.775.452 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Mark

4.305.929 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Roy

2.136.763 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.3 km from South Beach

Shannon J

4.232.153 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

9. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

20.1 km from South Beach

Warren

3.592.930 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Juan

3.626.969 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

margaret

2.346.824 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

12. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Corrine

3.890.732 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

13. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

11.2 km from South Beach

Mauricio

4.173.287 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.4 km from South Beach

Roberto

1.894.110 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

cynthia

4.038.243 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

16. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach, 6.1 km from South Beach

Zen

5.245.228 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 5.6 km from South Beach

James

2.580.475 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.7 km from South Beach

Brenda

3.383.122 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

19. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

9.7 km from South Beach

April

4.435.497 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.4 km from South Beach

Priyesh

5.429.799 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in South Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,496 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 1,751 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Beach

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

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Carlsbad Village

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

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A rocky beach with large boulders and pebbles, a clear sky, and distant hills.

North Beach

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

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A street intersection with a sign reading "CARLSBAD" and palm trees in the background.

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.

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A coastal sunset with a stone jetty leading into the ocean, a road parallel to the shore, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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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Olde Carlsbad

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

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"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 it is well worth it."

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"I chose this property based on all the other wonderful reviews and they were all correct. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The property is very well maintained and clean; I have very high standards and have no complaints. The location is close to so many restaurants and shops and a quick walk to Marine beach and the cove. We enjoyed our stay, will absolutely come back, and highly recommend to anyone."

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1. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10. West Inn & Suites

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

12. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

13. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

16. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

19. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

Aviara

Olde Carlsbad

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

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