What is South Beach like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighborhood. Be sure to check out South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in South Beach?

Based on our traveler data, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa and Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 107 South Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in South Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Beach?

For additional details about updating your trip to South Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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.

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

South Beach

Angie

SAR 701 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

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

South Beach

Christine

SAR 444 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

Tuesday

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

4. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Raquel

SAR 451 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Sue

SAR 903 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Arianna

SAR 593 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Benjamin

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

8. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Luis

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

9. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

James

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

10. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.4 km from South Beach

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SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Amit

SAR 870 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Oscar

SAR 539 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

13. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.2 km from South Beach

Adriana

SAR 1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

cynthia

SAR 586 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3.6 km from South Beach

Rosa

SAR 538 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

16. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.8 km from South Beach

Thomas

SAR 757 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

17. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5.8 km from South Beach

Samantha

SAR 474 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.6 km from South Beach

Katherine

SAR 653 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

19. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach

Christine

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

20. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

Anthony

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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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 1,004 reviews	View
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 744 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very Good 1,475 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,743 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Beach

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

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Carlsbad Village

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

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North Beach

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

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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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Olde Carlsbad

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails are top sights worth seeing.

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Aviara

Set in the hills of southern Carlsbad, this resort neighborhood boasts stunning ocean and lagoon views, with the luxurious Park Hyatt Resort and the renowned Aviara Golf Club as its main attractions. Just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, it's a golfer's paradise.

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"This hotel was fine for what we needed. However, while I understand the local price is high and that is ultimately why we stayed here, it felt like a ripoff. The motel 6 we stayed at prior was better. Breakfast was good! We did not use the pool. I did like that we could walk to the beach from the hotel. It’s not terrible…. It’s just okay, fine. lol The bathroom was kinda gross. The air conditioner worked but leaked water outside our room pretty badly. I am sure that will take a toll on the building eventually."

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8/10 Good

"Stay was decent overall with location convenient to local beaches and Carlsbad Village. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Room service and housekeeping daily was attentive. Our specific room met most of our needs but unfortunately it had an unusual musty smell. The AC vent also was quite rusty. Maybe this specific Hilton is a little dated. Almost little to no hooks in the bathroom to hang towels or clothes. Thankfully there were plenty of hangers to use. Never understood why hotels charge separate for daily parking fee, as if there is an option to opt out and park elsewhere. $29 dollars seems to be a little steep for daily parking fee. Parking fee should just be built into the daily room rate."

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

4. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

5. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

9. Leucadia Beach Inn

10. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

11. Grand Pacific Palisades

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

13. LEGOLAND California Hotel

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

16. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

17. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

19. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

20. West Inn & Suites

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

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