Hotel at a Glance: The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a great choice for a local family–friendly staycation, and is Hilton’s newest addition to Carlsbad. The hotel is located right next door to local attractions and provides exclusive access to a pedestrian entrance to Carlsbad’s famous theme park and aquarium as well as just a short drive to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Guests may also relax nearby on the 7 miles of Carlsbad beaches or visit downtown Carlsbad Village for some one-of-a-kind souvenirs and diverse restaurants. Also just a few blocks over, is the championship golf course, The Crossings at Carlsbad where guests can enjoy a few rounds with an ocean view.

• Drive around in your own car and leave it conveniently parked by the hotel with included daily parking.
• Catch some sun at the beach, easy to get to with a shuttle service.
• Grab a bite to eat at the onsite The Cassara Kitchen & Bar, which serves American dishes as well as craft beer and cocktails.
• Make a splash in the family pool with interactive features or go for a swim at the quiet pool.

Carlsbad, California: Coastal Town North of San Diego

Carlsbad’s swath of golden coastline, nestled between San Diego and LA, is often called the Riviera of the West. It connects several of SoCal’s most well-known beach towns, including La Jolla and Coronado. The city was founded when an artesian well was discovered there in the 1880s, and the locals christened it after Karlsbad, a health-spa village in Bohemian Europe. The discovery of the mineral spring—coupled with the arrival of the Arizona Eastern Railway—helped promote Carlsbad as a tourist destination. It retains a small-town feel, though; its downtown is lined with boutiques, antique stores, and restaurants.

Unspoiled natural beauty is part of what draws people to Carlsbad. Carlsbad State Beach stretches for 4 miles along the Pacific Ocean; here, visitors can swim, surf, or stroll beside the nearby rocky bluffs. The city is also renowned as a premier growing region for poinsettias and ranunculus. Each year, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch herald the arrival of spring as 50 acres of ranunculus fields blossom into a spectacular burst of color.