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Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR

Family-friendly stay near LEGOLAND® California

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Property grounds
A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a covered entrance.
A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance, seating area with wicker chairs, and a unique ceiling structure.
A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the city at sunset.
A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and hanging light fixtures.

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, CA
  • Place, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Carlsbad Ranch condo, you'll find LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and GIA Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • GIA Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 5 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR

Experience the best of Southern California's coastal lifestyle at Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, a beautifully landscaped retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad. Located directly across from LEGOLAND California Resort and next to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, this family-friendly resort combines spacious condo-style living with convenient access to beaches, attractions, golf, dining, and outdoor adventures.

Spend your days enjoying the resort's family pool and splash pad, relaxing beside the quiet pool and hot tub, or participating in the resort's scheduled activities. Families can enjoy the playground, arcade, game room, and basketball court, while active travelers can maintain their routine at the 24-hour fitness center. When it's time to explore, use the resort's private pedestrian entrance to LEGOLAND California Resort and SEA LIFE Aquarium, visit the nearby beaches, or take the seasonal Ride the Tide Trolley toward Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

Why Grand Pacific Palisades Resort is a "Can't Miss" Destination:

LEGOLAND Location – Enjoy an exclusive pedestrian entrance to LEGOLAND California Resort and SEA LIFE Aquarium, positioned directly across from the resort.

Coastal Carlsbad Setting – Relax on a beautifully landscaped property overlooking the Pacific Ocean and close to South Carlsbad State Beach.

Family Resort Experience – Enjoy a family pool with splash pad, quiet pool, hot tubs, playground, arcade, game room, basketball court, and scheduled resort activities.

Spacious Resort Living – Condo-style accommodations combine separate living and sleeping areas, full kitchens, private patios or balconies, and the comforts of a residential getaway.

Location Highlights

LEGOLAND California Resort – 0.4 miles

SEA LIFE Aquarium – 0.4 miles

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch – 0.6 miles

South Carlsbad State Beach – 1.0 mile

North Ponto Beach – 2.1 miles

Carlsbad Premium Outlets – 1.7 miles

New Village Arts Theatre – 4.4 miles

Resort Amenities

Family Pool with Kids Splash Pad

Quiet Pool and Hot Tubs

24-Hour Fitness Center

Activity Center

Weekly Resort Activities

Half-Court Basketball Court

Playground

Arcade and Game Room

Gas BBQ Grills

Pedestrian Entrance to LEGOLAND California Resort

Seasonal Ride the Tide Trolley

Business Center

24-Hour Front Desk

On-Site Dining at Cassara Kitchen & Bar

Adjacent Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant

Room Service

Dry Cleaning and Guest Laundry Facilities

Elevator Access

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Accessibility Features

Elevator access is available throughout the resort.

The resort provides accessible accommodations and facilities; specific accessibility features for this individual suite are not provided in the supplied room information.

Guests requiring specific accessibility accommodations should confirm the suitability of the assigned unit directly with the resort before arrival.

Entertainment

Cable Television

DVD Player

High-Definition Flat-Screen Television

Arcade

Game Room

Scheduled Resort Activities

Family Pool and Splash Pad

Quiet Pool and Hot Tubs

LEGOLAND California Resort

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Area Attractions

Exploring LEGOLAND California Resort through the resort's exclusive pedestrian entrance

Discovering marine life and interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE Aquarium

Walking through the seasonal blooms at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

Relaxing at South Carlsbad State Beach

Shopping at Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Enjoying the coastal scenery and beaches around Carlsbad

Playing 18 holes at The Crossings at Carlsbad

Exploring live performances at New Village Arts Theatre

Taking a seasonal Ride the Tide Trolley toward Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Helpful Resort Information

Check-in: 5:00 PM; Check-out: 10:00 AM.

A daily Resort Fee applies and includes self-parking, fitness center access, business center access, in-room high-speed Internet, property-wide wireless Internet, kids interactive water park access, and in-room coffee and tea.

Self-parking is included in the daily Resort Fee.

A $100 security deposit via credit card is required at check-in for prepaid reservations and may be charged for applicable damages.

The hotel accepts credit card pre-authorization and does not accept cash deposits.

RV and oversized vehicle parking is prohibited on site, in the adjacent Karl Strauss lot, and on city streets.

House Rules / Policies

No pets allowed; ADA-defined service animals are permitted.

No smoking in guest rooms, pool areas, or the restaurant.

Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

Missing or damaged linens may result in additional charges.

Damage to hotel property may result in additional fees following assessment.

Guests who smoke in guest rooms or other non-designated areas authorize the property to charge the applicable cleaning costs.

Cancellation restrictions apply. Reservations canceled within the applicable restricted period may forfeit the advance deposit and/or be subject to applicable charges.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

All our luxury resorts use a system called Allocate Upon Arrival which means the actual suite you will be assigned to is given upon check-in. These photos are a combination of all the different suites on site. If you have a floor, unit or building number that you would like to stay in, please do not hesitate to ask. The full-time on-site reservation check-in staff is happy to do their best to accommodate your request. Please note since we do not place you in an exact unit and this is done by the front desk staff, we cannot guarantee the requests, but will do our best to make sure they are accommodated. If your reservation is more than 4 nights you may be assigned to a new suite for housekeeping purposes. Keeping our suites up to luxury standard is our top priority.

The person checking in must be 21 years of age (or older). With this notion, please prepare a VALID ID and credit card in your name. A Pre-Authorization from any major credit card upon checking in is required, including a $100 security deposit. After purchase you will receive an email confirmation showing your name on the reservation as the guest checking in within 14 days of check in date. Please bring a valid form of Picture ID. However, if you would like to change the name of the person checking in after you have provided this information, there will be a $99.00 name change fee and $129 on the day of check in. Any damages will be charged upon check out.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

See Product Description for House Rules/Policies.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR to the airport?

This condo is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR to the beach?

This condo is 3.8 mi (12-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach and 7.1 mi (9-min drive) from Moonlight State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR?

No, there is no casino at this condo, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Carlsbad | Friends Coastal Retreat | Pool + Beach | 2BR to downtown Carlsbad?

This condo is 3.1 mi away from Carlsbad.

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