South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Beach
Stay near popular South Beach attractions
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
NZ$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
NZ$13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
NZ$68
per adult
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$511 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$511
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay! Staff were very helpful and accommodating. I do wish there was more table areas for small families downstairs that were not in the restaurant but nothing major."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$317 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$317
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,361 reviews)
"Nothing"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$308 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$308
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,669 reviews)
"The front desk staff was NOT very customer friendly aside from the General Manager Dimitar whom I did meet until check out time. The buffet breakfast was adequate, area was very clean & the kitchen staff worked hard to keep everything replenished."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$167 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$167
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,049 reviews)
"Todo bien"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$432 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$432
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room Comfortable beds Spacious rooms Good views Friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$296 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$296
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean facility. Nice pool. No pool towels provided. Housekeeping staff very accommodating in providing extra towels. Also toilet seat riser for very low toilet, and shower chair. First floor rooms with easy handicap parking access. Good breakfast and staff there very efficient and helpful."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in South Beach
Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Carlsbad Village
If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.
North Beach
While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.
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.
Olde Carlsbad
While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.
Aviara
If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
