Hotels in Carlsbad, California

The seaside destination of Carlsbad, California, offers much to see and do for the adventure traveler. Located in North San Diego County, Carlsbad presents miles of beaches for swimming, windsurfing, boating and picnicking. The Agua Hediona Lagoon provides plentiful recreational opportunities including water skiing, boardsailing and fishing. Along the bluffs above Carlsbad, a scenic beach walk offers a panoramic destination for jogging. Below the bluffs, a seawall walkway beckons travelers to hike and explore. Plentiful accommodations in Carlsbad are within walking distance to outdoor adventures and historic Carlsbad Village.

Beach Terrace Inn

Presenting 48 stylish rooms, the Beach Terrace Inn treats guests to beachfront accommodations next to the sand. All rooms offer complimentary wireless Internet, 42-inch flat-screen TV featuring cable and HBO channels, a mini fridge and work study area. Eco-travelers will appreciate the hotel's adherence to environmentally conscious practices that include the use of green cleaning materials, as well as organic soaps and shampoos in the bathrooms. Located within walking distance to Carlsbad village, the hotel features a beach-level swimming pool with whirlpool on a scenic deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Beach Terrace Inn
2775 Ocean St.
Carlsbad, California 92008
(760) 729-1078
beachterraceinn.com

Tamarack Beach Resort

Located on the beach in the heart of Carlsbad, the Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel presents 100-percent, non-smoking accommodations that are highlighted by stylish rooms and suites with ocean and courtyard views. All rooms come complete with complimentary breakfast, an in-house movie library, delivery of the local morning newspaper, along with plush robes, towels and luxury toiletries. The on-site business center provides copy and fax services, while the hotel's oceanfront restaurant, Dini's by the Sea, serves up California cuisine and beautiful sunset views. Direct beach access and a heated pool round out the list of amenities at this family-friendly hotel.

Tamarack Beach Resort
3200 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, California 92008
(800) 334-2199
tamarackresort.com

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Showcasing 63 spacious rooms, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort overlooks the Pacific Ocean in the heart of Carlsbad. Equipped with refrigerator, coffee maker, TV and Internet access, rooms are smartly appointed, some even featuring kitchenettes, fireplaces and private spas. If you desire a condominium, Carlsbad Inn also offers timeshare condos for nightly or weekly rental. Resort amenities include a swimming pool, exercise room, dry sauna and on-site restaurants including Fidel's Mexican Restaurant and the Daily News Café.

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
3075 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, California 92008
(760) 434-7020
carlsbadinn.com

Article Written By Karen Sprinkles

Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.

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