Discover What Make Us Different

Whatever brings you to sunny Southern California, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Series by Marriott offers a stay with a character all its own. Unlike a traditional hotel, our open-air, garden-style property invites you to experience the coastal climate with lush landscaped courtyards, outdoor walkways, and a relaxed resort-like atmosphere.

A tall white wooden windmill with blades turning against a blue sky.

A tall black-and-white Dutch windmill on a rooftop, viewed from above over a suburban street under a blue sky.

Built in 1980

The Dutch-style Windmill

The hotel is also home to one of Carlsbad’s most recognizable landmarks—its iconic Dutch-style windmill. Built in 1980 and one of only a few windmills of its kind in California, it has welcomed generations of travelers and become a distinctive part of the local landscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, desk, lamps, and a balcony door showing palm trees.

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FIND YOUR PERFECT STAY

Rooms Made for Relaxing

Settle into comfortable accommodations designed to make your Carlsbad stay easy and enjoyable, with thoughtful features and inviting spaces for every type of traveler.

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A busy road at dusk with cars and a glowing street sign reading “CARLSEAD,” framed by trees and streetlights.

A surfer walks along the beach with a surfboard at sunset, waves rolling in behind them.

DISCOVER CARLSBAD

Explore More Around You

From outlet shopping and Carlsbad Village to Tamarack Beach and nearby attractions, enjoy a convenient location that puts the best of Carlsbad within easy reach.

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