Carlsbad, CA

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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
Pano Shot Carlsbad, CA

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
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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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
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 Holiday Park are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Carlsbad
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! (1,290 reviews)
"Great location and property. Right in the middle of downtown Carlsbad. Beach is steps away. Great adults only jacuzzi and fire pits. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
3.5 out of 5
6400 Surfside Lane, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (625 reviews)
"Quiet relaxing spot across the ways from the airport ocean."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
Oceanfront  Beach Cottage with private yard, and 50 yards too the sand
Oceanfront Beach Cottage with private yard, and 50 yards too the sand
Carlsbad
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Tamarack ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Excellent space, except.....
"I was disconcerted to see that "50 yards to the sand" meant that you have to cross a 4-lane road to get to the beach. The space is lovely and immaculate and perfect, except for the non-mention of the road."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Oceanfront Beach Cottage with private yard, and 50 yards too the sand
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
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" "2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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" "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