Title: Olde Carlsbad Travel Guide: Best of Olde Carlsbad, Carlsbad Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Olde Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Olde-Carlsbad-Carlsbad-Hotels.0-n553248635976473227-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Olde Carlsbad Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Olde-Carlsbad.d553248635976473227.Car-Hire-Guide)[Olde Carlsbad Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Olde-Carlsbad.d553248635976473227.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Olde Carlsbad Travel Guide ## Carlsbad ![Rows of pink red ranunculus flowers in southern California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473227/cba03d77-0525-4558-a8f9-b107859478e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rows of pink red ranunculus flowers in southern California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473227/cba03d77-0525-4558-a8f9-b107859478e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Creeping crevice. December 2013 #localgem #beach At Torrey Pines ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7626/6d66e67c-56fb-49dc-8d94-f693c835328d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Olde Carlsbad Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carlsbad travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad.dx6056550) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 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 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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 £47 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) ![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) ![Salem Puzzling Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45939438/3cfb4bbe-65cb-4f2f-9e72-1d51af3e889d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanside Puzzling Adventure £26 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oceanside-puzzling-adventure.a45939438.activity-details) ![Beachside Moped Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44884665/c9f9bf0a-8c08-417d-bc7e-a481352e8a8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beachside Moped Rentals £109 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beachside-moped-rentals.a44884665.activity-details) ![Carlsbad Wine Crawl and Small Bites Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50977710/8fd60e3d-5bc3-4c15-ab4b-7ba2b7589fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Wine Crawl and Small Bites Tour £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-wine-crawl-and-small-bites-tour.a50977710.activity-details) [See all activities in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Olde Carlsbad ![Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64300/64254/09420264_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad 3700 Pio Pico Dr Carlsbad CA £64 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) I stayed here with my wife and three kids in one of the suites while traveling to Legoland. The suite was clean and it had modern touches that made are stay feel comfortable and cozy. The staff were pleasant and were even willing to give us a 12 pm checkout time at no extra cost. My only slight complaint ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=64254&PinnedHotelID=64254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![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=553248635976473227) ![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=553248635976473227) ![The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63880000/63871800/63871770/49da74fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt 101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA £241 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews) Beautiful location would stay again Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=63871770&PinnedHotelID=63871770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7627/8d9d95e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar 720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA £98 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) The rooms weren’t super big but comfortable for a family of two. It was also nicely managed and located in a nice walkable location. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=7627&PinnedHotelID=7627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) ![Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19386/62170e2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea 751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £76 16 Feb - 17 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,136 reviews) The General Manager Tim is the best! Made checking in a breeze! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=19386&PinnedHotelID=19386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976473227) [See all 4,615 properties in Olde Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976473227) 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. ## Check Olde Carlsbad hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473227&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473227&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473227&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473227&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473227&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976473227&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Olde Carlsbad ![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) ### Barrio Barrio might not have many top sights, but Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Barrio.dx864786629064429568) ![Around here fragrant magnolias are in full blum...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/f46d4d6d-7511-451b-976e-fca32b9506ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carlsbad Village 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Carlsbad-Village.dx553248635976472673) ![Carlsbad State Beach during summer in Carlsbad, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864786451983007744/7cde1409-3c40-425e-9a2d-1e4d69fd6da5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Beach While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-North-Beach.dx864786451983007744) ![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) ![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 While Calavera Hills 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.dx553248635976479247) ![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) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Olde Carlsbad Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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