Carlsbad, CA

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Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California which includes a garden and rides
Legoland California which includes rides as well as a small group of people
Legoland California which includes rides
Legoland California showing rides and a garden

Where to stay in Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Village

4.5/5(230 area reviews)

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

Carlsbad Village
Rode bikes from a bike shop in Carlsbad to this spot! Absolutely gorgeous!

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.

City Center
Pano Shot Carlsbad, CA

North Beach

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

North Beach
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is an easy 3 mile roundtrip trail along the lagoon that’s popular among the locals in Carlsbad. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the wetland. #LikeALocal

Aviara

4.5/5(142 area reviews)

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.

Aviara
Creeping crevice.  December 2013 

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#beach 
At Torrey Pines

Olde Carlsbad

3.5/5(106 area reviews)

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

Olde Carlsbad
Rocky shores.

South Beach

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

South Beach
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

5 out of 5
7100 Aviara Resort Drive Carlsbad CA
$640 nightly
The price is $717 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$717 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Hyatt Aviara
Excellent hotel. Staff is freindly. Valet was better than most places.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$62 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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. ...
6.8/10 (1,792 reviews)
Great we always stay there

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
$127 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$142 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,738 reviews)
The room was indeed spotless and the front desk staff courteous and proficient.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,584 reviews)
Great location! Clean room.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Witch Creek ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
This was our second year staying there. Excellent in all aspects! Will return again.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Seashore on the Sand

Seashore on the Sand

3.5 out of 5
2805 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Witch Creek ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautiful condo with everything we needed. Love the beach access and the private patio. Definitely coming back!

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Seashore on the Sand
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Carlsbad

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1080
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
661
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
106
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
14
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No just hope to get great service as always

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

dident get to see anything..because off the goverment shut down..but i was born and raised in oceanside..so ive have to say isent a more beuigtfull place on earth like san diego county

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Carlsbad is a lovely area. This hotel sucked.

5/5 - Excellent

Brenda

Loved it before and thanks to Ocean Palms I love it even more.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful location... friendly folks

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Clean and nice looking area

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