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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Barrio

Barrio might not have many top sights, but Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barrio
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 356 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 356
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,471 reviews)
"Stayed for 2 nights. Overall fine but was not happy that the hot tub was not available to use."

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AED 430 per night from May 19 to May 20
AED 430
AED 536 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,442 reviews)
"Our stay was nice. There was a lot of construction going on so it wasn’t as relaxed as we anticipated, but the location was convenient, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were incredibly friendly and responsive!"

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
The price is AED 422 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 422
AED 474 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Easy Peasy
"Overnight for a Legoland trip. We are from Tijuana so this was a special getaway and the hotel stay allowed us to enjoy an extra day without another border wait."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
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! (1,378 reviews)
"Best location!! Awesome amenities and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 April 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
Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.
Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.
Carlsbad
Stay at this vacation home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
Spacious house with great location.
"We had a fabulous time at this house with our family. Plenty of space, nice outdoor areas and close to the beach. Access to pool and hot tub were a major bonus."

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Carlsbad Beach Resort- Across Street from Crystal Blue Beaches.
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