Title: City Center Holidays 2026 from £1,098 | 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) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_packages.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # City Center Holidays from £1,098 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/bd726404_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Sofia Hotel Downtown San Diego £1,098 per person 2 May - 9 May found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Diego (SAN) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,818 reviews) Excellent location. Equal distance between Little Italy, the Pier, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 ![Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1117700/1117693/08ee83c0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego £1,482 per person 2 May - 9 May found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Diego (SAN) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,259 reviews) This place was FUN! It was clean and comfortable and the staff was terrific...very helpful. And the decorations were perfect. We didn't use the pool this time but the area looked inviting. It's also walking distance to Petco Stadium and many eateries, although we ate at the hotel restaurant twice and enjoyed it. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 ![Rancho Bernardo Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3007/3bc70247_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Rancho Bernardo Inn Rancho Bernardo £1,850 per person 2 May - 9 May found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Diego (SAN) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Great property really enjoyed our stay Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 ![Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/cb37254c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area Lawrence Welk Resort Village £1,121 per person 8 Jun - 15 Jun found 1 day ago Return direct flight included Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,649 reviews) The room was clean except long black hair in shower, bed, kitchen and floor. Staff was nice. Pool was great. Kids playground would be utilized more if additional shading was provided especially for slides and included seating for parents Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 ![The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106999700/106999668/dc3c1cf9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego Downtown San Diego £1,234 per person 2 May - 9 May found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to San Diego (SAN) 9/10 Wonderful! (636 reviews) Keep in mind rooms are very small at least ours was. No elevator! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 ## Where to stay in City Center Find the best City Center areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-City-Center.dx980377604847009792) ![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. [Find hotels in Carlsbad Village](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635976472673) ![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 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. [Find hotels in North Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=864786451983007744) ![South Ponto, Carlsbad, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864787441148780544/4df1aa48-8ee5-48a8-8ccd-c6f5fe444f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Beach 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing. [Find hotels in South Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=864787441148780544) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Olde Carlsbad While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails. [Find hotels in Olde Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635976473227) ![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 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 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. [Find hotels in Aviara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635976480927) ## Top hotels in City Center ![Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21400/21355/e2a375fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay 7.8/10 Good! (1,846 reviews) There was construction being done in the lobby area to much noise so did not stay Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=21355&PinnedHotelID=21355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=21355&PinnedHotelID=21355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996300/996221/eb9a7ddf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East 6117 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £55 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees 7.6/10 Good! (1,747 reviews) Terrible Stay. Staff was rude no manners especially jacob he was rude blood stains in sheets and cigarette burns on bedding when i took off the sheets ther was other peoples hair all over as well as mysterious brown stains used water bottles behind tv again not a clean friendly staff eviormet Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=996221&PinnedHotelID=996221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33780000/33779100/33779056/d229836a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad 1901 WRIGHT PLACE Carlsbad CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £141 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) Bed was very uncomfortable Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=33779056&PinnedHotelID=33779056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980377604847009792) [See all 4,963 properties in City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%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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Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Skatepark-City-Center.d553248621532638502.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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) [See all activities in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=980377604847009792) \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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