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Hotel Options in Carlsbad

    Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

    Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

    850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
    $92 nightly
    The price is $103 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
    $103 total
    Dec 30 - Dec 31
    Total with taxes and fees
    7.6/10 Good! (1,764 reviews)
    Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

    Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

    751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
    $84 nightly
    The price is $94 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
    $94 total
    Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    7.8/10 Good! (1,048 reviews)
    Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

    2223 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad CA
    $131 nightly
    The price is $147 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
    $147 total
    Dec 30 - Dec 31
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Houseboats

Book a houseboat in Carlsbad
Take command of your next vacation…by taking the helm of a houseboat! Why debate over whether to stay home or go to the coast? A Carlsbad houseboat rental lets you do both. It’s especially ideal if you’re traveling with a bunch of people, whether it’s family or friends, because it blends all the comfort of a “staycation” at home with adventure on the high seas. When you book through Orbitz, you’ll have everything you need to captain your new vacation home.

Carlsbad houseboat vacations for everyone
Gather everyone you know, because most houseboats can sleep over 10 people while maintaining a cozy, small-house feel—without feeling cramped. There are showers and kitchens on almost every house boat, and some vessels come with hot tubs, wet bars and multiple TVs. Take your houseboat out to a particular spot in the water, or kick off a proper Carlsbad adventure and travel from port to port. Your on-board crew will be so impressed with this unique vacation, they’ll probably start calling you “Skipper.” 

They’ll be even more impressed with the luxury house boats that are available. Think stunning décor, gorgeous artwork and even fireplaces for cool evenings on the water. Some even have glass bottoms so you can look right into the water beneath you.

When you want to give your sea legs a break, come ashore and do some sightseeing in Carlsbad. Snap up a meal at one of the local restaurants, or do a little grocery shopping so you can cook once you’re back on the water. And don’t forget to look into fishing permits—there’s nothing like cooking up fresh-caught fish to really complete your houseboat experience. 

Carlsbad Houseboats essential information

Accommodation
Houseboats
Lowest Price
$94
Highest Price
$147
Popular accommodation
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea, Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

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