What is Carlsbad Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?
If you're looking for the ideal family-friendly vacation destination, you may want to consider Carlsbad. Here you'll find various types of family activities sure to appeal to both children and adults alike. From the natural setting to the beauty of the parks, Carlsbad has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Pecos River Flume. When you're ready to relax after a day of sightseeing with the family, Carlsbad has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. No matter what you want, Carlsbad offers different types of accommodations for families so you have a variety of options to choose from.
What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Carlsbad?
Top hotel picks in and around Carlsbad:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Central location
White's City Cavern Inn
Within easy reach of Carlsbad Caverns National Park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Restaurant • Central location
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad hotel with indoor pool- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Attentive staff
Hyatt House Carlsbad
Art Deco hotel- Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area
Carlsbad hotel in city center- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Attentive staff
What Should I See and Do with Kids in Carlsbad?
You’ll discover that Carlsbad and the surrounding area offers lots of interesting things to do while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your stay both educational and lots of fun:
- Parks
- Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Carlsbad Museum & Art Center
- Pecos River Flume
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
Sights & Landmarks