What is South Beach like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in South Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG .

How many hotels can I expect to find in South Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 106 South Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Beach.

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. The Camp Store and Batiquitos Lagoon are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Museum of Making Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Beach. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.

How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

South Beach

Gina

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

South Beach

Ortencia

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Raquel

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

JASON

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

Mark

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach

Tracey

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

Denise

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4 km from South Beach

Jesse

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.2 km from South Beach

Kay

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from South Beach

Phuong

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

11. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 3.4 km from South Beach

William

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3.6 km from South Beach

Ricardo

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from South Beach

Ruth

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

14. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach

Christine

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5.8 km from South Beach

curt

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

16. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach

Rachel

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.4 km from South Beach

Javier

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7 km from South Beach

Marie

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 4.6 km from South Beach

Christina

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

City Center, 1.8 km from South Beach

YADIRA

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 739 reviews	View
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea	2.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,434 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,717 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Carlsbad Village

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

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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.

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North Beach

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

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Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.

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Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a wonderful time. We all wished we could have stayed longer. The staff was all so wonderfully helpful. We were able to get groceries delivered from Walmart right to our door. I do highly recommend the resort restaurant everything we had was delicious. Our younger kids loved the pools and splash pads and our older kids loved the water slide and arcade. The trolleys were very convenient for getting around."

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Wonderful, beautifully maintained resort. We had some ants in our room, that was quickly resolved by staff. Rooms are not great with soundproofing which resulted in poor sleep due to noisy neighbors, but otherwise we loved our stay. The resort itself is very peaceful with many amenities"

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very nice. The hot tub was hot, We didn't eat on site. There was coffee in the lobby in the morning. We needed extra towels as there were two adults and two children staying in the room. We showered after the pool then were out of clean towels. There was a staff member in the hallway near our room and she provided extra towels for us."

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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

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

3. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

5. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

8. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

9. Leucadia Beach Inn

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

11. West Inn & Suites

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

14. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

15. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

16. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

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

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Where to stay in South Beach

Carlsbad Village

City Center

North Beach

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

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