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At Beach Terrace Inn, we pride ourselves on our ability to live life slowly, fully, and in the moment. We cherish the “ahh moments” — those little instances where the distractions of the rest of the world are drowned out and you can finally relax — like that moment when you first hear the waves of the Pacific, or the moment you first feel the sand in your toes, or the moment you pull up to Beach Terrace Inn.
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Excellent location, the hotel is right on the beach. I have been taking my family to this hotel for 15 years, the experience is only getting better. Customer service, beach valet, and size and quality of the rooms make it a great experience every summer
- Meander16436579944
The beach front location is EVERYTHING!!! Waking up to the sound of the waves never gets old. The Beach Terrace is the perfect place for a family. The hotel offers beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, sand toys and best of all: the pool staff will set up your beach spot so that you can simply walk out to the sand and enjoy your day at the beach. l recommend asking the pool staff early in the morning so that you get your preferred spot. I also suggest that you tip these hard working staff. Beach Terrace Inn was the only property in Carlsbad that is beach front and also has a beach front pool.. You'll never want to leave.
- Sofia T
As a past guest I knew that I would receive excellent service and comfortable accommodation right on the beach. No traffic noise. Just the sound of waves crashing on the sand and unbelievable nightly sunsets. A great place to unwind and relax.
- Disneyfan055
Location is perfect, the entire staff is precious, couldn't have been happier!!!!! It's impossible to get any closer to the sand and/or ocean than this wonderful place. I have been there 6 times (the first being in 1987!) and will continue to come back. My daughters and I love that you can walk to many places to eat, we do not have to bring beach chairs or umbrellas - it's already there for us. We also love how children-friendly the Inn is. Recommend this place to family and friends year after year!!!!!
- Jeanne Z
We were pleasantly surprised with the recent upgrades and renovations... everything was beautiful! The breakfast was perfect and fresh. Overall we were so impressed that we are already talking about going back!
- melissagrote7
"Best place to stay in Carlsbad"
Beach Terrace Inn is the only hotel in Carlsbad with beach front access Beautiful quaint hotel right on the ocean. Hear the waves crashing from your room. Plenty of chairs to sit by the pool or in the sand. You won't want to stay anywhere else!
- Quest515207
"The absolute best "on the beach" property in all of CA."
We have been to many many beach towns throughout CA, from Eureka to San Diego and this is the best. Obviously folks we have different criteria, but we stay here every year and can't wait to go back again next summer. They also have an AMAZING breakfast with wide variety and fresh fruit, without any actual cooking of food. And its included. Wonderful restaurants and shops in easy walking distance. We take the train up from San Diego and just walk a couple blocks to the Inn.
- John B
This is a wonderful hotel in a beautiful location. We had a partial ocean view room, but could see the amazing Carlsbad sunsets perfectly. The room was huge, clean and a great place to relax. The staff went out of their way to ensure that everything was perfect...and it was! In particular they spent a lot of time ensuring that the pool and beach areas were kept spotless and that everyone had beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and boogie boards. The location is great for evenings too with dozens of restaurants within 10 minutes walk. Loved it!!
- Glyn E
My wife and I travel a lot and we aren't the types that return to the same place over and over - except when it comes to the Beach Terrace Inn. We have now been there six times and made a commitment to each other to return at least three times a year!
- JandCRTravelers
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A quiet beach town with miles of coastline, Carlsbad is known for its stunning beaches and breathtaking views. Take in the natural beauty of its striking cliffs, or visit popular San Diego attractions such as Legoland or the Flower Fields. The beauty of Carlsbad lies not only in its beach, but also its proximity.
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Weddings at Beach Terrace Inn are magical. Let us make your special day even more memorable with an intimate beach ceremony, sand in your toes, the setting sun, and a spacious event venue overlooking the water.