continental breakfast and loaner beach equipment are complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a minute's walk from carlsbad state beach, this laid-back hotel surrounded by palm trees is 3 blocks from the carlsbad village train station and 4 miles from legoland california resort. there's an outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as an exercise room and a putting green. the bright, cozy rooms and suites with island-influenced decor offer full kitchens, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. upgraded suites add whirlpool tubs and/or pull-out sofas. other amenities include a garden courtyard with fire pits, a pavilion and outdoor dining areas San Diego International Airport 41 min
LEGOLAND California (12 min) Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. South Carlsbad State Beach (15 min) Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. SEA LIFE Aquarium (14 min) Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. California Surf Museum (12 min) Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (23 min) Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. The Flower Fields (12 min) Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. Mission San Luis Rey (18 min) Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. San Diego Botanic Garden (18 min) Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Museum of Making Music (13 min) A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Tamarack Surf Beach (8 min) Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. Batiquitos Lagoon (19 min) Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. Oceanside Fishing Pier (17 min) Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Carlsbad Ranch (12 min) Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Miniland USA (14 min) Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Moonlight State Beach (17 min) Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. |