Carlsbad vs. Oceanside

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort The view from our balcony.

We can see the sunset.

Yesterday's running trail

Stunning fireplace

Game night


Oceanside

Decorated for Christmas

Cozy night!The view from our patio.

The view from The Stand. Pier in the background.

Two new places. Two GREAT views of the ocean. Oceanside has the pier, the strand (a fun running/biking trail), and a quaint downtown district. Carlsbad has a better, more upscale downtown district and some awesome running trails. The grounds and amenities of this Carlsbad Inn are A+...probably the best we've experienced. The service has been a "Disneyland/ Nordstrom" equivalent.

Thank you God for two memorable places to stay this Christmas and New Year's!