Carlsbad State Beach Tours and Activities

A coastal road with a beach on one side and residential buildings on the other.
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore under a partly cloudy sky.
A person sitting on a surfboard in the ocean with waves and a sailboat in the distance.
A surfer riding a wave in the ocean.

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Hotel Z

Hotel Z

3 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
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Price was CA $739, price is now CA $461 per person
CA $461
per person
Jan 22 - Jan 25
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,212 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was CA $1,320, price is now CA $617 per person
CA $617
per person
Jan 7 - Jan 12
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,743 reviews)
Really enjoyed my stay at The Sofia. My room had a nepresso coffee machine which was great. Very clean and quiet, close to the convention center and easily walkable to restaurants, shopping and sight seeing.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was CA $977, price is now CA $599 per person
CA $599
per person
Dec 15 - Dec 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,585 reviews)
The daily incidental hold is way too much

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Carlsbad Food Tour

Carlsbad Food Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 171 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $132 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Revitalising Beach Yoga Sessions in Carlsbad

Revitalising Beach Yoga Sessions in Carlsbad

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $35 per adult
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Water activities

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Oceanside: 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Instructor

Oceanside: 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Instructor

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $210 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Oceanside Beachcomber Ride and Dine with Coastal Happy Hour

Oceanside Beachcomber Ride and Dine with Coastal Happy Hour

Activity duration is 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $139 per adult
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Stay near popular Carlsbad State Beach attractions

Carlsbad State Beach

9.2/10 (2,821 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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Best Lodging Options Near Carlsbad State Beach

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
3200 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Beach Terrace

Beach Terrace

3.5 out of 5
2775 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Beach Terrace
Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

2.5 out of 5
2950 Ocean Street Carlsbad CA
Ocean Palms Beach Resort
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

2.5 out of 5
3180 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

3 out of 5
3136 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

2.5 out of 5
3700 Pio Pico Dr Carlsbad CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Hyland Inn Near Legoland

3 out of 5
3570 Pio Pico Drive Carlsbad CA
Hyland Inn Near Legoland
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