Get a backstage pass to a musical era at Museum of Making Music. Be inspired by instruments, songs, stories and more at this mecca for music fans.

This Carlsbad collection of music memorabilia is a good spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's loads to do and see close by, such as LEGOLAND® California, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and Oceanside Pier. Take your time at Museum of Making Music before hitting up these other fine sights.

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The Sofia Hotel

Downtown San Diego

$416

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Dec 25 - Jan 1

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Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,567 reviews)

Excellent downtown location. Convenient to The convention center, little Italy and many restaurants.

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City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Middletown

$956

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Dec 25 - Jan 1

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Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)

Stunning location to everything in San Diego. Beautiful modern excellent architecture and huge space for the price. Only drawback is locating to freeway and loud plane noise. However, this can easily be overlooked for the other great reasons.

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Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

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$572

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Dec 3 - Dec 8

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Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)

Nice staff and room

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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