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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Juan

SAR 496

SAR 640 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Mauro

SAR 539

SAR 604 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

SAR 492

SAR 557 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

4. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Victor

SAR 676

SAR 904 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

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

South Beach, 3.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Allison

SAR 492

SAR 708 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 1 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

SAR 462

SAR 709 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

7. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

tracy

SAR 625

SAR 847 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

A modern restaurant with booth seating, pendant lighting, and a herringbone wood floor.

8. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Evelyn

SAR 598

SAR 670 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

TEJU

SAR 550

SAR 621 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Patricia

SAR 666

SAR 847 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Robert

SAR 706

SAR 950 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Jessica

SAR 807

SAR 1,051 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.3 km from Museum of Making Music

Rosie

SAR 380

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A casual dining restaurant with a brick wall and exposed ceiling pipes.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A gazebo surrounded by trees on a well-maintained lawn.

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 0.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Kenneth

SAR 490

SAR 634 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

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

South Beach, 2.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Christine

SAR 386

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.

A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 2.5 km from Museum of Making Music

robert

SAR 417

SAR 467 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A 6 Motel with a 'Welcome' sign, a 'Tow Away' sign, and a number '6117' on the building.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

Shane

SAR 244

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 2.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Sitlali

SAR 233

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Phu

SAR 554

SAR 611 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

10.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Jacklyn

SAR 1,340

SAR 1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Making Music

Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,060 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Grand Pacific Palisades	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent

"The roadside sounds was too much"

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love this location for vacation"

West Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Great stay with the family only bummer was that jacuzzi was closed and there was some construction near exits."

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for a week for work at Carlsbad. Walking distance to beach and good location. Close to all the amenities. Will stay again."

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

8/10 Good

"Clean and perfect location"

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property! For our mid-week sales retreat, we really couldn't have asked for more: amazing location, room to gather as well as room to spread out, all amenities we needed and some (white board was a unexpected bonus)."

Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and plenty of room for rest and relaxation! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would consider staying again."

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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

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.

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

Enjoy the rides and games at LEGOLAND® California and see why people love this amusement park in Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your visit to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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GIA Museum

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at GIA Museum during your trip to Carlsbad. Take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your trip to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)

Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Making Music?

Museum of Making Music is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 152 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Museum of Making Music?

Adjacent to Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and LEGOLAND California Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Museum of Making Music?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Making Music.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Making Music, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Museum of Making Music.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Making Music?

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What can I see and do near Museum of Making Music?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, South Carlsbad State Beach, and Tamarack Beach.

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Our top choices for Museum of Making Music hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

4. Grand Pacific Palisades

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

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

7. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

8. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

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

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

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Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

West Inn & Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.

Other attractions near Museum of Making Music

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

LEGOLAND® California

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

GIA Museum

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

North Ponto Beach

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Poinsettia Park

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