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$530 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$530
2 July - 3 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$269 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$269
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! (1,362 reviews)
"Room was flooded earlier in the week. The carpet was still soaking wet in the main room. We let the front desk know, and they were going to put us in another room. They called the GM on the phone, and he said no, we could not move rooms even though the carpet was soaked. Front desk staff was very ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$303 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$303
1 July - 2 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! (1,672 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$154 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$154
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 (2,051 reviews)
"You get what you pay for"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$459 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$459
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! (1,002 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$322 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$322
6 July - 7 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.
