Tamarack Beach Resort

Guests of the Tamarack Beach Resort love its location about 30 miles north of San Diego across the street from sandy beaches and the Pacific Ocean. Plus, the hotel is lauded for its proximity to restaurants, shops and many local Carlsbad attractions, including LEGOLAND California Resort. This Mediterranean-inspired property features first-floor, beach-house-style accommodations with queen or king beds, ocean or courtyard views, patios, DVD players, newspapers and free Wi-Fi access. In dark-wood-accented common areas, find a recently renovated lobby, a recreation room with a ping-pong table, a heated outdoor pool, adult and children’s spas, grills, a fitness center and an outdoor seating area surrounding a fountain. When you get hungry, try the hot complimentary breakfast served each morning or head to Dini's Bistro in the afternoon. Though many recent guests lauded the service staff at this resort, some said that the property's facilities could use an update.