Title: City Center Travel Guide: Best of City Center, Carlsbad Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Center-Hotels.d980377604847009792.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Activities)[City Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-City-Center.d980377604847009792.Car-Hire-Guide)[City Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Center.d980377604847009792.Holidays-City-Breaks) # City Center Travel Guide ## Carlsbad ## Visit City Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carlsbad travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad.dx6056550) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ranunculus field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128020/08d647f1-27df-4ced-9dfc-40ab47d4730e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flower Fields of Carlsbad 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flower-Fields-Of-Carlsbad-Carlsbad.d6128020.Attraction) ![Rode bikes from a bike shop in Carlsbad to this spot! Absolutely gorgeous! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/f139a6d5-42e5-4269-877c-7c3b32212881.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamarack Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamarack-Beach-Carlsbad.d553248635983988677.Attraction) ![Legoland California featuring rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051767/64899349-fe6f-45bc-b02c-7cd687e013fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California 3.5/5(5 reviews) The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination. [](https://expedia.co.uk/LEGOLAND-California-Carlsbad-Ranch.d6051767.Attraction) ![A Panoramic Aerial UAV Drone View of Carlsbad State Beach, California, in the Morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173215/fc047199-0b8e-4c8a-95d5-f85cc53b6eef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad State Beach 4.5/5(4 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-State-Beach-Carlsbad.d6173215.Attraction) ![Nice walking beach- good for surfing- beautiful sand cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/ce7acd27-b067-41f6-9d22-86b4ab435aff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Carlsbad State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad? [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Carlsbad-State-Beach-Carlsbad.d553248635976195369.Attraction) ![a gorgeous aerial shot of the blue lagoon waters surrounded by lush green trees and plants with blue sky, powerful clouds and a rainbow at Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad California USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532638713/50ffdb1c-64a9-4047-b712-19ac35358dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Lagoon If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carlsbad Lagoon might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carlsbad. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Lagoon-Carlsbad.d553248621532638713.Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169428/4add278e-78ce-44aa-b7e4-703b2249aec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California Resort £48 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) ![Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/477590/c90eced8-f748-43cb-bc12-69167ef25be6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures £42 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014179/2913330e-0f4b-475f-ac5f-85d973c8f530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-beach-cruiser-full-day-bike-rental.a48014179.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165271/65d19ed5-bd6d-404f-ba37-ab0c1e87e0a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-skimboard-rental.a48165271.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48290375/e2c862f9-c282-4a98-96d2-d1930538c067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-surfboard-rentals.a48290375.activity-details) ![Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389585/954ac13c-4b1b-4a3b-8ced-5220eadcbff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission £6 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details) [See all activities in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in City Center ![Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996300/996221/2b6d9777_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East 6117 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad CA £53 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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. ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,714 reviews) Yes room was spotless. The heater was loud but was acceptable. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=996221&PinnedHotelID=996221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21400/21355/b785e0e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,800 reviews) Clean, nice staff, only negative hot water in shower was barely warm sometimes Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=21355&PinnedHotelID=21355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=21355&PinnedHotelID=21355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33780000/33779100/33779056/7deeb73b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad 1901 WRIGHT PLACE Carlsbad CA £123 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) The staff was amazing, and I loved the hotel, the location, and the room setup. I would have given this a 5-star rating, but the bathroom wall had toothpaste splattered on it. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=33779056&PinnedHotelID=33779056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/518500/518451/b6ecd7ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad 5835 Owens Avenue Carlsbad CA £99 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,004 reviews) Good service, clean room, good location. Would definitely stay here again Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=518451&PinnedHotelID=518451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15236/5afe6cec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA £109 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,029 reviews) Clean room, extremely friendly staff Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=15236&PinnedHotelID=15236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/ee70bfa4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA £127 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,586 reviews) Clean room, loved the amenities. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) [See all 4,921 properties in City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=980377604847009792) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Poinsettia.dx980376888067723264) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carlsbad Ranch If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Ranch, LEGOLAND® California and GIA Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Carlsbad-Ranch.dx980378407091535872) ![Carlsbad village, California ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472990/47bf648f-ccc9-499b-8ab2-fa06eab5c0b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bressi Ranch While Bressi Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and LEGOLAND® California. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Bressi-Ranch.dx553248635976472990) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Calavera Hills Village While Calavera Hills Village isn't home to many top sights, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and LEGOLAND® California are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Calavera-Hills-Village.dx553248635976473722) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hedionda Point When in Hedionda Point, you can plan a visit to LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Hedionda-Point.dx864786920344158208) ![aerial shot of a gorgeous summer landscape at Batiquitos Lagoon with blue waters, lush green trees and blue sky background with clouds in Carlsbad California USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480927/ad63b790-b3e6-46d5-b55c-003c485d55ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aviara 4.5/5(2 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing. 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