South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Beach
Stay near popular South Beach attractions
Activities
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
NZ$13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
NZ$184
per adult
Fun n Educational Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit
NZ$201
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$324 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$324
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,010 reviews)
"reason for giving 2 star reviews is the hotel description was a very misleading. First of all we booked an ocean front room with patio and was hoping I will get some good clear wide view of the water but front desk placed us on a ground floor (room 1014) which has just slight glimpse of water of ..."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$200 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$200
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,741 reviews)
"Great"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$212 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$212
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,472 reviews)
"It was very busy the week we stayed but it was still clean and comfortable and relaxing."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is NZ$289 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$289
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Stay was decent overall with location convenient to local beaches and Carlsbad Village. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Room service and housekeeping daily was attentive. Our specific room met most of our needs but unfortunately it had an unusual musty smell. The AC vent also was quite rusty. Maybe this specific ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
The price is NZ$314 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$314
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$518 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$518
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,342 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, great view, lots of places to eat right near by. Parked the car and didn’t use it once."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 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.
