Carlsbad, CA

Travel Guide

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
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
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North Beach

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

North Beach
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
Creeping crevice.  December 2013 

#localgem

#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
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La Costa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Costa and surrounding area, you can visit La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

La Costa
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AED 768 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 768
AED 983 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,340 reviews)
"Super location"

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AED 397 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
AED 397
AED 499 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,467 reviews)
"The room is big and stylishly renovated. We had a comfortable stay and the wedding venue was really nice!"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
2.5 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AED 328 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
AED 328
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,496 reviews)
"Very near to the beach and legoland"

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,340 reviews)
"Super location"

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Outstanding location near downtown Carlsbad."

Reviewed on 18 March 2024

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
OPEN 4/13-15! Ocean View, Pool/Spa, Pets OK, Gated Getaway Near Beach!
OPEN 4/13-15! Ocean View, Pool/Spa, Pets OK, Gated Getaway Near Beach!
Carlsbad
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Nice!
"Great location and neighborhood!"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

OPEN 4/13-15! Ocean View, Pool/Spa, Pets OK, Gated Getaway Near Beach!
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