5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
No just hope to get great service as always
Carlsbad, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Carlsbad
Where to stay in Carlsbad
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.
North Beach
If you're spending some time in North Beach, Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Beach
While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.
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.
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.
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
$118 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$133 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,221 reviews)
Room was clean, great hot breakfast, friendly staff, provided extra towels, pet friendly, Will stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
$120 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$135 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,605 reviews)
The front desk agent gave us a wrong type of room first. The correct one we got had a bunk bad not made at all and we had to do that on our own. The card keys kept having issues and we had to reset them twice during 3 days.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$71 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,946 reviews)
Very good stay thank you
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
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
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! (1,669 reviews)
Doing work on the roof limited access and it was right by our room. Supposed to be a long bed it was not
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
2895 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
The upside: Location, location, location. Dogs are allowed. Clean. The onsite manager was very nice. The downside: Attention to detail— to turn the light on by the living room sofa, you have to pull out an 80 lb couch to access the switch on the cord behind the couch. Lack of convenient electrical ...
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Beachwalk Villas
3100 Ocean Street Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Beach Villas in Carlsbad was incredibly an amazing place & room to stay for our family. Perfect location directly next to Beachside. Extra Large 2bed/2bath w/gigantic patio overlooking ocean w/ huge table for family outdoor dining, patio set to relax, & propane grill. Rooms great sizes & clean. Room#4 ...
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND® California
The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination.
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.
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.
South Carlsbad State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
Tamarack Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
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.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
$57
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
$8
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Carlsbad
4.5
Top Destination
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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