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Our top choices for South Carlsbad State Beach hotels

1. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Aviara, 3.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Daniel
AU$776
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

2. Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Amit
AU$356
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Grand Pacific Palisades

3. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach, 0.5 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Gina
AU$303
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Trishia Mae F
AU$490
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
LEGOLAND California Hotel

5. Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
2.3 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
Mexico
Jose Oscar Armando Angulo
AU$819
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

6. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
South Beach, 1.2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Tracey
AU$455
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

7. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carlsbad Ranch, 2.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Carlos
AU$310
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Zivile
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

9. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Raquel
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Stephen
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
JASON
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

12. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott
City Center, 2.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
YADIRA
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
City Center, 2 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Javier
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
South Beach, 0.7 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Denise
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

15. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
6.1 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Cesar
AU$559
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn at Moonlight Beach

16. Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
7.8 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Felipe
AU$559
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Twelve Senses Retreat

17. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
9.6 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Kathleen Manifor
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

18. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
17.4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Sam
AU$1,798
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
14.9 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Fessehai
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

20. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
14 km from South Carlsbad State Beach
United States
Farah
AU$599
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carlsbad State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
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Exterior
Grand Pacific Palisades
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
8.8
Excellent
1,012 reviews
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2 outdoor pools
LEGOLAND California Hotel
8.8
Excellent
498 reviews
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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
8.8
Excellent
286 reviews
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Top South Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"This Best Western by the sea is the number one place I stay because of their staff are awesome the breakfast is tllhe best I can walk to the beach in 10minl. The rooms are very clean as the bathroom I highly recommend this best Western by the sea Carlsbad."
Joseph 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"So clean and updated!"
Monica 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
LEGOLAND California Hotel
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Walking distance to the beach, nice pool that is good for kids, life guard on duty part of the day, and nice fitness room."
Sarah 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent
"The property was clean and the rooms were big. There were no bugs and the pool was clean as well. My son had peed the bed and the staff was so nice and gave me another set of sheets no questions asked."
Sara 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
~OPEN 8/16-28! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

~OPEN 8/16-28! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful home! Very cozy and we could see the ocean which was a plus! Felt very safe in the neighborhood. Overall loved this option verses a hotel. The host was so kind and offered her assistance to make us comfortable. Loved :)"
Kristina M. 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
~OPEN 8/16-28! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room nice staff"
Vanessa 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

8/10 Good
"The place was nice and clean. The breakfast was good and the ladies at the kitchen were friendly. The only thing was when I arrive at 7pm the room was not ready. They gave me another but room when paid little extra to have sunset view and I got the fwy view."
Marlenne 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Has everything you need and expect from a motel 6. I lived here for a while and made the best of it. Usually at places like this you need to ask for things you need ahead of time and stay on top of that. Whenever I needed house keeping they were helpful."
matthew 21-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay."
CHANTHORN 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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South Ponto Beach

8.8/10 (50 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Ponto Beach during your trip to Encinitas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)
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.
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The Camp Store

After visiting The Camp Store, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad.
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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)
Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and enjoy the surfing in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
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Batiquitos Lagoon

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Batiquitos Lagoon and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Aviara. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carlsbad State Beach?
South Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Carlsbad State Beach?
Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carlsbad State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near South Carlsbad State Beach.
What can I see and do near South Carlsbad State Beach?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park or Poinsettia Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach and Moonlight State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.
How can I get to South Carlsbad State Beach?
If you're hopping a train into the city, Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is the closest station to South Beach. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Carlsbad State Beach so consider a car rental to maximise your time.