Title: South Beach Travel Guide: Best of South Beach, Carlsbad Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Beach-Hotels.d864787441148780544.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)[South Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Beach.d864787441148780544.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Beach Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Beach.d864787441148780544.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Beach Travel Guide ## Carlsbad ![South Ponto, Carlsbad, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864787441148780544/4df1aa48-8ee5-48a8-8ccd-c6f5fe444f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rocky shores.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/31197a10-6c52-42a0-9db6-05985b99a1eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#LifeAtExpedia Sunset cliff Carlsbad, CA. Best place to go with a loved one and just chill. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/5ee27754-c91d-48bc-b44e-1c2001d02368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moonlight Beach in Carlsbad is one of my favorite SoCal beaches. Something for everyone - walks, easy surf for kiddos, more challenging breaks for others. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/25996d27-4143-44f9-92b9-47eaed00aa3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Beach Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Carlsbad travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad.dx6056550) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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 ![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) ![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: 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: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48374950/e17ad729-8b17-4460-9227-52c5372e6e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-stand-up-paddle-board-rental.a48374950.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48225588/c455119d-56cc-47ca-9af9-1a08bf072b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast £67 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-e-bike-tour-to-torrey-pines-or-north-coast.a48225588.activity-details) ![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 £67 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) [See all activities in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6056550.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Beach ![Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19386/64834c31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea 751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA £99 16 Apr - 17 Apr 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! (1,234 reviews) The sofa was ni better than a bus stop . Made of vinyl. No arms . Just a bench. I was 1 hr early . Asked for a early check-in. Didn't bother to tell me there wS a $25 charge. Till he had my paperwork ready . I would have waited the hour . Never been charged for early check-in in my life Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=19386&PinnedHotelID=19386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864787441148780544) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26200/26133/ff7b8e26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area 760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA £92 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (1,600 reviews) We were pleasantly surprised when we checked in. This property is well maintained, and the staff is very friendly. My family and I stayed here for three nights and would absolutely book here again. The room was clean, it didn’t smell like pot everywhere, and the parking lot is well lit at night. ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=26133&PinnedHotelID=26133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864787441148780544) ![Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981000/980981/e913e6c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach 750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £53 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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 (1,974 reviews) Terrible staff with drug users everywhere. Marijuana smokers evidently homeless right outside the office to the left every day & every night. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=980981&PinnedHotelID=980981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864787441148780544) ![Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4772300/4772239/f36d5f00_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa 1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA £176 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,006 reviews) This was such a nice hotel to stay at. My best friend and I were only able to visit for one night, but it was absolutely worth it. We will 100% be coming back. Bob at the front desk was the best! Very knowledgeable and personable. He had an amazing attitude, a contagious smile, and you could tell ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=4772239&PinnedHotelID=4772239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864787441148780544) ![Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519800/519727/42ff8697_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach 6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA £121 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,019 reviews) The front desk staff were very friendly as were the staff at the bar and dining room. We will come again for sure—gem of a location! Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=519727&PinnedHotelID=519727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864787441148780544) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/cb37254c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA £124 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,671 reviews) I don’t want to come back again at it Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864787441148780544) [See all 5,371 properties in South Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=864787441148780544) 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-Hanover-Beach-Colony.dx553248635976469030) ![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) ### Spinnaker Hill While Spinnaker Hill isn't home to many top sights, LEGOLAND® California and Batiquitos Lagoon are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Spinnaker-Hill.dx553248635976480131) ![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) ### Poinsettia While Poinsettia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like LEGOLAND® California and Batiquitos Lagoon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Poinsettia.dx980376888067723264) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Aviara.dx553248635976480927) ![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. 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