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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
5.0 star property
Aviara, 3.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Overcharged me $1500 for bathroom bottles which I didn’t take. Called front desk but they refused to fix it. That’s ridiculous. Try your best to avoid this horrible place. "
United States
Yang
The price is €450
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
South Beach, 0.5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
3.5 star property
South Beach, 1.2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (679 reviews)
"Quite property and great amenities for a family. Good location to visit LEGOLAND and SEAWORLD. "
United States
Ujval
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
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Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 star property
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful sunset and live music by the bar and main pool area. "
United States
ANTHONY
Grand Pacific Palisades
One Bedroom King Suite, Ocean View

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5.0 star property
2.3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (247 reviews)
"Beautiful!"
United States
Zina
The price is €473
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
Dining

LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
2.0 star property
Carlsbad Ranch, 3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"Love the fact that it’s so close to Legoland and you can extend and maximize the entire Legoland experience with the hotel stay!"
United States
Rochelle
The price is €313
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
LEGOLAND California Hotel
Free full breakfast

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 star property
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,143 reviews)
"Beautiful room, lovely breakfast, location was perfect."
United States
Hindi
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Garden

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4.0 star property
South Beach, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Nancy
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Outdoor spa tub

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,579 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brandon
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
2.5 star property
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice"
United States
Vladimir
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3.0 star property
City Center, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,803 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Eliana
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center, 2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,717 reviews)
"spotless, super fast check in, quiet and relaxed.. great stay this time."
United States
Mark
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,871 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff!!!"
United States
Roy
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Courtyard

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
3.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms clean, comfy bed, nice shower & staff was excellent"
United States
Marybeth
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Leucadia Beach Inn
Lobby

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
City Center, 4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,078 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff and enjoyable room."
United States
Natesha
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
West Inn & Suites
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
5.0 star property
Aviara, 3.3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (390 reviews)
"Immaculate, great atmosphere and very helpful staff"
United States
Stephanie
The price is €535
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center, 3.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel was an absolute delight! We picked it for the close location to Legoland and would definitely stay there again!"
United States
Christy
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
Sports facility

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
2.5 star property
Aviara, 5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice location, easy parking."
United States
KAREN
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Couples treatment room(s), hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
3.0 star property
7.8 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"I really like the hotel and welcoming atmosphere and clean and beautiful room"
United States
Inessa
Twelve Senses Retreat
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
6.2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (527 reviews)
"The staff was great friendly and informative and the room was clean great view and comfy I'm enjoying my stay"
United States
John
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Moonlight Beach Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carlsbad State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
679 reviews
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Exterior
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
One Bedroom King Suite, Ocean View
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
247 reviews
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Top South Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Thomas 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hotels near other South Carlsbad State Beach attractions

Taken from the rock jetty at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad CA. in the distance is the coast of North County.
Photo by Marcel Fuentes
Open Photo by Marcel Fuentes

South Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Ponto Beach during your trip to Encinitas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

4.4/5 (443 reviews)
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.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carlsbad State Beach?
South Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 78 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carlsbad State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near South Carlsbad State Beach.
What can I see and do near South Carlsbad State Beach?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park or Poinsettia Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach and Moonlight State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.
How can I get to South Carlsbad State Beach?
If you're hopping a train into the city, Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is the closest station to South Beach. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Carlsbad State Beach so consider a car rental to maximise your time.