• Carlsbad, California, is a small city with nearly 107,000 residents just north of San Diego.at Carlsbad image by louloua asgaraly from Fotolia.com
  
  The city of Carlsbad, California, is nestled between Los Angeles to its north and San Diego to the south. The small resort town has three beaches and a bustling technology industry, and is home to such attractions as the Sea Life Aquarium and the Museum of Making Music. A variety of amusements are available in Carlsbad, including a local sculpture garden, free outdoor entertainment, other events that take place year-round and major attractions located in nearby San Diego.
  
  

Carlsbad Inn Resort

• The Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort offers travelers a variety of living accommodations, including hotel rooms and suites, and available condominiums with the option to purchase. A boutique hotel, The Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, provides its guests with a number of amenities, including a resort fitness center, adult and children's pools, hot tub and sauna, rental of beach equipment, an arcade room for children and lots more. The inn is located near dozens of local attractions, golf courses and nearby restaurants.
  
  Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort - Carlsbad
  
  3075 Carlsbad Blvd.
  
  Carlsbad, CA 92008
  
  800-235-3939
  
  760-434-7020
  
  carlsbadinn.com/
  
  

Beach Terrace Inn

• The Beach Terrace Inn offers oceanfront lodging, with private access to the Pacific coast beach for all guests. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and parking, rooms with large balconies, a wet-bar with a refrigerator, and countless others. The Beach Terrace Inn is located near dozens of night-life attractions, including live music venues, nightclubs and local restaurants. There is also nearby shopping, major attractions like Legoland and the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and day spas.
  
  Beach Terrace Inn
  
  2775 Ocean St.
  
  Carlsbad, CA 92008
  
  760-729-5951
  
  800-433-5415
  
  beachterraceinn.com/
  
  

Grand Pacific Palisades

• A family-friendly hotel and resort, the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort and Hotel has amenities that engage every member of the household. The villas and condos have full kitchens and entertainment centers, and are available with one, two or three bedrooms. Outside amenities include a children's interactive waterpark and family pool, a fitness center for the adults and a game room for children. The resort is a short drive away from Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, and about an hour away from Disneyland.
  
  Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel
  
  5805 Armada Drive
  
  Carlsbad, CA 92008
  
  800-725-4723
  
  760-827-3200
  
  grandpacificpalisades.com/