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Our top choices for South Carlsbad State Beach hotels

1. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Aviara, 3.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Daniel
NZ$808
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

2. Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Amit
NZ$422
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Grand Pacific Palisades

3. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach, 0.5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Gina
NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Trishia Mae F
NZ$587
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
LEGOLAND California Hotel

5. Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
2.3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
Mexico
Jose Oscar Armando Angulo
NZ$981
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
South Beach, 1.2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Tracey
NZ$540
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

7. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Carlos
NZ$371
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Zivile
NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

9. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Jaeson
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Stephen
NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
JASON
NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

12. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
City Center, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
YADIRA
NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
City Center, 2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
Mexico
Jose Alfredo
NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Denise
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

15. Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
7.8 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Felipe
NZ$677
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Twelve Senses Retreat

16. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
6.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Cesar
NZ$739
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn at Moonlight Beach

17. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
9.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Miranda
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
14.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Fessehai
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

19. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
14 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Farah
NZ$718
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

20. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara, 5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Sara
NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carlsbad State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
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Exterior
Grand Pacific Palisades
9.0
Wonderful
1,009 reviews
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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
8.8
Excellent
1,011 reviews
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2 outdoor pools
LEGOLAND California Hotel
8.8
Excellent
496 reviews
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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
8.8
Excellent
286 reviews
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Top South Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good
"Overall was okay, but not greatly maintained property"
Anupam 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful views of ocean & wonderful pool and social hangout area!"
Gordo 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great at the castle. We had a great time! Super convenient."
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

8/10 Good
"Great kind hotel staff, clean accommodating property in good location."
Anonymous traveller 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing staff"
James 4-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Has everything you need and expect from a motel 6. I lived here for a while and made the best of it. Usually at places like this you need to ask for things you need ahead of time and stay on top of that. Whenever I needed house keeping they were helpful."
matthew 21-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay."
CHANTHORN 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Casa Surfside-Walk 2 Beach, Spa, Close to Legoland

Casa Surfside-Walk 2 Beach, Spa, Close to Legoland

10/10 Excellent
"Everything at the property was as described. Nick was always quick to communicate. We loved how close it was to the beach and also all the beach gear there (umbrella, boogie boards, etc)"
Clarence D. 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Casa Surfside-Walk 2 Beach, Spa, Close to Legoland
~OPEN 8/16-28! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

~OPEN 8/16-28! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

10/10 Excellent
"We live locally and had to find a home to stay for a couple nights while our house was being fumigated. This home was perfect for our family, and I loved the location! The host was very responsive, and accommodating! It’s a great neighborhood and the pool was fun for our kids! Thank you!"
JT J. 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
~OPEN 8/16-28! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

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A coastal beach with houses on a cliff, waves, and people.
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South Ponto Beach

8.8/10 (50 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Ponto Beach during your trip to Encinitas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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The Camp Store

After visiting The Camp Store, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad.
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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)
Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and enjoy the surfing in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
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Batiquitos Lagoon

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Batiquitos Lagoon and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Aviara. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carlsbad State Beach?
South Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carlsbad State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near South Carlsbad State Beach.
What can I see and do near South Carlsbad State Beach?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park or Poinsettia Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach and Moonlight State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.
How can I get to South Carlsbad State Beach?
If you're hopping a train into the city, Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is the closest station to South Beach. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Carlsbad State Beach so consider a car rental to maximise your time.