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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Juan

RM528

RM684 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Mauro

RM583

RM653 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

RM535

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

4. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Victor

RM735

RM983 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach, 3.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Allison

RM528

RM762 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

6. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Evelyn

RM651

RM729 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a window with a view, and a monkey decoration.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 1 km from Museum of Making Music

Brendon

RM837

RM1,149 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

8. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

tracy

RM680

RM921 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

TEJU

RM565

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Patricia

RM724

RM921 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a large circular chandelier, a brick facade, and a sign reading "TWENTY20".

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Robert

RM731

RM992 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Jessica

RM841

RM1,102 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.3 km from Museum of Making Music

Raquel

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A casual dining restaurant with a brick wall and exposed ceiling pipes.

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 0.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Kenneth

RM533

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach, 2.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Christine

RM420

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 2.5 km from Museum of Making Music

robert

RM437

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a bulletin board with informational posters, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

Shane

RM265

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A bathroom with a round white sink, a mirror, and a window.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 2.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Sitlali

RM235

RM271 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Phu

RM569

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

10.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Jacklyn

RM1,456

RM1,610 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Making Music

Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Grand Pacific Palisades	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8/10 Good

"Pros: 1. Frederick (Sp?) was THE MAN. I came in from a long delayed flight late at night and had to get up VERY early in the morning for a conference. I realized (after reading reviews AFTER booking) that the motel is close to a freeway and that rooms facing the freeway could be noisy. I'm a light sleeper and was very worried about this checking in. I asked Frederick if he could assign me a room facing away from the freeway, and he upgraded me for free so that I could get a quieter room. He went above and beyond and really made a pretty crappy evening of traveling after a long day at work so much better. Can't tell you how much I appreciated his warm welcoming demeanor and taking the extra effort to make sure I was comfortable. 2. The pool and hot tub were great to have after my long days and not very crowded at all (granted it was early October) 3. 4 mins drive from a great beach! Cons: 1. The bed was not great. 2. Sheer curtains were completely see through. The lack of privacy and the intense light from the hallway shining through the windows would have really been a problem but I was able to solve the issue by clipping the shorter side curtains together. Why not just get full blackout or at least not see through curtains? 3. The room smelled musty and the carpet felt pretty gross to walk on."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"Checking in later than usual, but Charles was so very attentive and helpful."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient place. Clean , does the job .."

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. The one exception was the bath tub had only 1 grab bar, and it was at the end of the tub. I did slip in the tub and skinned my knee. Not serious, but some bleeding."

West Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"All is excellent except it is kinda far from everything except if u want to go to legoland which would be perfect."

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love this location for vacation"

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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

Ride on a pirate ship, see famous people and wild animals in yellow-block form, or simply enjoy the scenery at this huge resort which brings LEGO® to life.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your trip to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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GIA Museum

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at GIA Museum during your trip to Carlsbad. Take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your holiday to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)

Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Making Music?

Museum of Making Music is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 152 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of Making Music?

Adjacent to Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and LEGOLAND California Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of Making Music?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Making Music.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Making Music, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Museum of Making Music.

What can I see and do near Museum of Making Music?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

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Our top choices for Museum of Making Music hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

4. Grand Pacific Palisades

5. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

6. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

8. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

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Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

West Inn & Suites

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Other attractions near Museum of Making Music

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

LEGOLAND® California

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

GIA Museum

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

North Ponto Beach

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Poinsettia Park

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