Title: Visit Carlsbad: Best of Carlsbad Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Hotels.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Vacation-Rentals.d6054977.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Carlsbad.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Carlsbad Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Carlsbad.d6054977.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carlsbad Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad.d6054977.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Carlsbad ## Travel Guide ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/169000/169764-Southeastern-New-Mexico.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park which includes caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/169000/169768-Southeastern-New-Mexico.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/169000/169927-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196736-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196736-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg) ![Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196740-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by National Parks Service/Peter Jones](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196740-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg) ## Visit Carlsbad Things to do #### Underground cave adventures, mountains, desert and a delightful cultural scene are features of this city in southeastern New Mexico. Head to the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico to find Carlsbad. This city on the Pecos River is an attractive vacation spot for its stunning scenery and outdoor leisure pursuits. Search for fossils on steep mountain trails, marvel at the stalactite formations in underground caves and canoe down the river. Carlsbad’s most popular attraction is the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 20 miles (32 kilometres) outside the city. Descend deep underground to explore limestone caves. Join a ranger-guided tour or explore on your own. Part of the cave system is accessible to wheelchair users. About 1 hour’s drive from Carlsbad is the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a vast wilderness just over the state line and into Texas. More than 80 miles (129 kilometres) of trails meander through forested canyons, mountains and desert. Look for ancient marine fossils embedded in the rocks. Millions of years ago a tropical ocean and a 400-mile-long (644-kilometre) reef system covered the area. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park is a good place to see animal and plant species native to the Chihuahuan Desert. With more than 1,400 acres (567 hectares) of parks and the Pecos River on its doorstep, Carlsbad has many outdoor attractions. Plan a day of family fun at the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area. Enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing, tennis courts and a skateboard park. Swim or glide across the river on a kayak or paddleboat at the Pecos River Beach and Picnic Area. To experience Carlsbad’s cultural scene, watch a concert at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Centre. Study the work of early 20th-century New Mexican artists at the Carlsbad Museum and Arts Centre. Carlsbad is an easy city to get to by car. If you are travelling by plane, the nearest major airport is El Paso International Airport, 158 miles (254 kilometres) away, where you can arrange a rental car. Carlsbad is a great place to come for adventures above and below ground. - Carlsbad Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Carlsbad ![White's City Cavern Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31081800/31081800/d1c1246b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### White's City Cavern Inn 17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy Carlsbad NM Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,803 reviews) We were traveling during off season with a dog and they have us a first floor room which was nice. We were able to park right in front of our room. Breakfast was very basic, but the coffee maker in the room had Folgers coffee. The location can't be beat! Just a few minutes drive from Carlsbad Caverns. ... Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=31081800&PinnedHotelID=31081800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=31081800&PinnedHotelID=31081800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) ![Hyatt House Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50570000/50560300/50560281/56870834_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Carlsbad 4019 NATIONAL PARKS HWY Carlsbad NM CA $173 CA $194 total Jan 24 - Jan 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (818 reviews) Great service at the bar. Clean rooms, great property Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=50560281&PinnedHotelID=50560281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) ![Comfort Suites Carlsbad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9140000/9132200/9132183/3d82f696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Carlsbad 2600 West Pierce St Carlsbad NM CA $162 CA $182 total Jan 11 - Jan 12 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews) It was an exceptional stay very clean very friendly staff a great continental breakfast definitely be back Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=9132183&PinnedHotelID=9132183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054977) [See all 132 properties in Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6054977) 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. ![The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78590000/78585800/78585778/f9e0e525_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Jalapeño- Historic Adobe Home in Walkable Area Carlsbad NM Stay at this vacation home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Lamont Street Park and Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews) Very comfortable base for visiting Guadalupe NP and Sitting Bull Falls. Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Hotels-The-Jalapeno-Historic-Adobe-Home-In-Walkable-Area.h78585778.Hotel-Information) ![New House Near Carlsbad Caverns!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87380000/87373200/87373147/f62bde17_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New House Near Carlsbad Caverns! Carlsbad NM Stay at this vacation home in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbad Water Park are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) Everything was perfect. House is clean and cozy. There is no kettle. This is only thing we were missing in the kitchen. It was an easy check in/out. We recommend this property to stay in Carlsbad. Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Hotels-New-House-Near-Carlsbad-Caverns.h87373147.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99797300/99797250/753f45f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC Carlsbad NM Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Pecos River Flume and Eddy House are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) The house was nice but all the Ring cameras bothered me. I felt like I was being watched. It did smell like dogs when we first got there, but after opening the windows the smell went away. The bedroom smoke detector went off early on and smelled like something was burning. I contacted the owner and ... Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Hotels-Spacious-4-Bedroom-House-In-Charming-Carlsbad-With-WiFi-And-AC.h99797250.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054977&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Carlsbad hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06)[Jan 5 - Jan 6](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07)[Jan 6 - Jan 7](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026)[Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054977&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196738-Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Caverns National Park See the wondrous geologic formations in a vast underground cavern system. Cave facilities offer easy walks or adventurous climbs and crawls. [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Carlsbad.d6025866.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sitting Bull Falls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3755271c5d50f83b1020a890542e57a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sitting Bull Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Sitting-Bull-Falls-Whites-City.d553248621532643108.Vacation-Attraction) #### Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Carlsbad.d553248635998123469.Vacation-Attraction) #### Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Why not meet the animals who call Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park home during your travels in Carlsbad? Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Living-Desert-Zoo-Gardens-State-Park-Carlsbad.d553248621532643161.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pecos River Flume Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pecos River Flume during your travels in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Pecos-River-Flume-Carlsbad.d665131932769218560.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Carlsbad-Recreation-Area-Carlsbad.d553248621532643171.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Carlsbad Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46361755/60d27835-d592-4e5b-aaa0-53ec3832a6e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Caverns App-Based Walking Audio Tour (Not a ticket) CA $21 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/carlsbad-caverns-app-based-walking-audio-tour-not-a-ticket.a46361755.activity-details) [See all activities in Carlsbad](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Carlsbad.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Carlsbad ![Salt Flat featuring mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174641-Salt-Flat.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salt Flat ### Other places like Carlsbad - Cities near Carlsbad - Places of interest [Salt Flat](https://expedia.ca/Salt-Flat.dx6195014)[Seven Rivers](https://expedia.ca/Seven-Rivers.dx553248635975849334) - [Carlsbad Caverns National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Carlsbad.d6025866.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center ](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Carlsbad.d553248635998123469.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guadalupe Mountains National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Guadalupe-Mountains-National-Park-Salt-Flat.d6091903.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app