Title: Visit Olde Carlsbad: 2026 Olde Carlsbad, Carlsbad Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Olde Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Olde-Carlsbad-Carlsbad-Hotels.0-n553248635976473227-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Olde Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Olde-Carlsbad.d553248635976473227.Car-Rental-Guide)[Olde Carlsbad Vacations](https://expedia.com/Olde-Carlsbad.d553248635976473227.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Olde Carlsbad, CA ## Carlsbad ![Rows of pink red ranunculus flowers in southern California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473227/cba03d77-0525-4558-a8f9-b107859478e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rows of pink red ranunculus flowers in southern California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473227/cba03d77-0525-4558-a8f9-b107859478e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Creeping crevice. December 2013 #localgem #beach At Torrey Pines ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7626/6d66e67c-56fb-49dc-8d94-f693c835328d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Olde Carlsbad Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carlsbad Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad.dx6056550) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Legoland California featuring rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051767/64899349-fe6f-45bc-b02c-7cd687e013fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination. [](https://expedia.com/LEGOLAND-California-Carlsbad-Ranch.d6051767.Vacation-Attraction) ![A Panoramic Aerial UAV Drone View of Carlsbad State Beach, California, in the Morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173215/fc047199-0b8e-4c8a-95d5-f85cc53b6eef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad State Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-State-Beach-North-Beach.d6173215.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ranunculus field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128020/08d647f1-27df-4ced-9dfc-40ab47d4730e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Flower-Fields-Of-Carlsbad-City-Center.d6128020.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nice walking beach- good for surfing- beautiful sand cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/ce7acd27-b067-41f6-9d22-86b4ab435aff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Carlsbad State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad? [](https://expedia.com/South-Carlsbad-State-Beach-South-Beach.d553248635976195369.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rode bikes from a bike shop in Carlsbad to this spot! Absolutely gorgeous! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/f139a6d5-42e5-4269-877c-7c3b32212881.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamarack Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad? [](https://expedia.com/Tamarack-Beach-City-Center.d553248635983988677.Vacation-Attraction) ![a gorgeous aerial shot of the blue lagoon waters surrounded by lush green trees and plants with blue sky, powerful clouds and a rainbow at Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad California USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532638713/50ffdb1c-64a9-4047-b712-19ac35358dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Lagoon If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Carlsbad Lagoon might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Carlsbad. [](https://expedia.com/Carlsbad-Lagoon-Hedionda-Point.d553248621532638713.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/477590/c90eced8-f748-43cb-bc12-69167ef25be6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures $57 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details) ![Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389585/954ac13c-4b1b-4a3b-8ced-5220eadcbff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission $8 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details) ![Salem Puzzling Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45939438/3cfb4bbe-65cb-4f2f-9e72-1d51af3e889d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Puzzling Adventure $35 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oceanside-puzzling-adventure.a45939438.activity-details) ![Beachside Moped Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44884665/c9f9bf0a-8c08-417d-bc7e-a481352e8a8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beachside Moped Rentals $149 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/beachside-moped-rentals.a44884665.activity-details) ![Encinitas Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218332/564542a8-e974-4503-99e5-7583ba2aa697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Encinitas Food Tour $96 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/encinitas-food-tour.a1218332.activity-details) ![Cruising the Rail Trail on Electric Bikes in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5009685/69c5ab37-48f5-4493-95ca-c09b773693cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Local Guided Electric Bike Tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas $95 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/local-guided-electric-bike-tour-from-solana-beach-to-encinitas.a5009685.activity-details) [See all activities in Carlsbad](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Olde Carlsbad Hotel Deals ![Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64300/64254/09420264_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad 3700 Pio Pico Dr Carlsbad CA $82 nightly $93 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Staff was good. Floors in room could have been cleaner. Didn’t seem it was swept or mopped in a while. Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=64254&PinnedHotelID=64254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/ee70bfa4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA Fully refundable $154 nightly $167 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a 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 our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,629 reviews) Nice place. Needs a new can opener Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15236/aa48478b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA $136 nightly $155 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,124 reviews) We stayed for 1 night in a double bedroom. Checking in was fast and we were given complimentary cookies (Amazing). Our room was clean and spacious. We ate dinner in the hotel and it was delicious. Everyone working was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=15236&PinnedHotelID=15236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7627/ca0624ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar 720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA $111 nightly $126 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Outstanding on all counts! Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026&selected=7627&PinnedHotelID=7627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63880000/63871800/63871770/49da74fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt 101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA $291 nightly $328 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews) Spectacular hotel in a very underrated beach town. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=63871770&PinnedHotelID=63871770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19386/64834c31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea 751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA $92 nightly $103 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,194 reviews) My stay was awesome, quiet the staff was very helpful did my laundry and it was cheap $1.75 to wash and $1.75 to dry. Plus breakfast was a verity of delicious food. 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