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Vacation Rentals in Carlsbad, CA

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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12
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$550
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3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 7
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10
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222 Pacific Unit A
$175 - $250 / night
1 Bedroom, sleeps 4
3690B Carlsbad Blvd. #B
$150 - $350 / night
2 Bedrooms, sleeps 7
2 Bathrooms
3690DCarlsbad Blvd. #D
$125 - $200 / night
1 Bedroom, sleeps 4
1 Bathroom
150 Tamarack Ave
$350 - $525 / night
3 Bedrooms, sleeps 6
3 Bathrooms
United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
Studio, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
9 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms, Sleeps 26
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You added Spectacular Oceanfront Home in Carlsbad C5103-1 to your Saves list
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, Sleeps 14
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 6
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 5
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 6
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4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 6
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3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 6
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2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 6
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 5
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2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 8
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 9
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 4
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United States, California, Carlsbad Vacation Rentals
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 5
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3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8
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$172
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6
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Studio, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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You added Charming House with 1 Bathroom in Carlsbad (3150 Ocean Street #7) to your Saves list
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2
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Studio, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
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Carlsbad Vacation Rentals

Grab your surfboard, the surf’s up in Carlsbad, one of the best surfing locations in southern California and home to seven miles of unspoiled, uncrowded beaches. Enhancing Carlsbad’s appeal is its easy access to a variety of theme park attractions, golf courses, and shopping and dining areas.

The best way to increase your enjoyment level in Carlsbad is by staying in a roomy vacation rental instead of a small hotel room. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious beachfront home with appointments like terra cotta tile floors, vaulted ceilings, and sweeping verandas, a condominium with a swimming pool and tennis courts, or a cozy beach cottage near the surf, we can help you find the ideal property in the perfect setting for your needs and desires.

Carlsbad attractions and activities

Get your sunscreen, umbrellas, and towels because “Life’s a Beach” in Carlsbad. Top places to sun bathe and swim are Carlsbad City Beach, which has a 4-mile paved walking path, Carlsbad State Beach, a 4-mile long family-friendly beach, and South Carlsbad State Beach, where surfing, diving, and snorkeling are popular water recreation choices.

One of Carlsbad’s main attractions is its exceptional golf courses, which include the public accessible Crossings at Carlsbad, Encinitas Ranch Course, and Arrowood Golf Course.

There seems to be something for everybody in the family in Carlsbad. Some of its more popular attractions are the SEA LIFE Aquarium, where you can experience up close and personal encounters with marine life, the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, which opens in March for six to eight weeks to showcase brilliantly colored flowers; and the LEGOLAND Park, home to themed rides, play areas and hands-on attractions and LEGOLAND Water Park, which has more the 20 LEGO models and lots of rides and wading areas.

Vacation rentals for families

Carlsbad is a phenomenal destination if you’re visiting with children. Among the many appealing activities for youngsters is the Carlsbad Skateboard Park, a 15,000 square foot boarder’s nirvana with bowls, a street course, and beginner’s area, and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, a 2,538-acre working ranch. To be sure, you’ll kids will build up an appetite with all the activity, and you can prepare them money-saving meals and snacks in your fully equipped kitchen in your vacation rental.

Deals on Carlsbad vacation rental

Vacation rentals are an affordable alternative to hotels. We have special deals and discounts on a wide variety of properties in differing price ranges on the beach, golf course, near the attractions, and other settings in the Carlsbad area. Better still, we’ll provide you with unbiased user reviews so you can book with knowledge and confidence.

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