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$549 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$549
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Paid extra for breakfast but then got there and they first said no breakfast, then we could have $25 a day per person even though breakfast was much more expensive than that, then upon check out they said it was only for 2 people not the 4 period we cooked the room for. Also there was no soap in ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$316 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$316
7 July - 8 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! (1,364 reviews)
"We chose this hotel primarily because of its location near LEGOLAND, and we were very pleased with our stay. We were looking for a hotel that was affordable, safe, and family friendly, and this Best Western exceeded our expectations. While we would have loved to stay onsite at LEGOLAND, we were also ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$298 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$298
12 July - 13 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! (1,673 reviews)
"Great hotel for a family with kids. Close to the beach and Legoland."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$166 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$166
1 July - 2 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 (2,052 reviews)
"This had to been the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. First day there was a cockroach in the refrigerator. The floors were black I wore socks they were completely black on the bottom. Let the staff know about the roach in the refrigerator, they told me it’s been a problem and that they like area ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$488 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$488
5 July - 6 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! (1,002 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$330 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$330
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.
