South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Beach
Stay near popular South Beach attractions
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
AU$82
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
AU$57
per adult
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
AU$11
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
AU$157
per adult
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is AU$166 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$166
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,731 reviews)
"Very clean hotel inside and out. Helpful staff, got it at a great price too! Cheaper than other hotels in the area!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA
The price is AU$312 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$312
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is AU$153 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$153
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is AU$230 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$230
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is AU$107 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$107
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is AU$178 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$178
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Thank you for everything!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in South Beach
Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Carlsbad Village
If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.
North Beach
While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.
Aviara
If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Kristin Patton
Open Photo by Kristin Patton
Olde Carlsbad
While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.
