Lake San Marcos accommodation from NZ$249

The Legoland California is one of those iconic attractions that you simply must visit. Hotels nearby include the Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad and Motel 6 Carlsbad Downtown.

You could look at the Rodeway Inn Fallbrook and the Fallbrook Country Inn. The Rodeway Inn Fallbrook is located 25 kilometres from the heart of Lake San Marcos. The Fallbrook Country Inn is situated 30 kilometres away. You could also choose to book a room at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fallbrook or the Pala Mesa Golf Resort - Temecula.

Don't skedaddle without checking out what is on offer in wider San Diego. Southern California is known for beaches, mountains and rolling hills. Popular Southern California tourist attractions include the art galleries, open-air exhibits and street art. Visitors and locals alike in this fabulous part of United States of America often enjoy snowboarding.

It is well known that Australians just love to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Sealife Aquarium, in Carlsbad, 8 kilometres to the west of Lake San Marcos. The Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad and Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad are a few of the long and short-stay options in Carlsbad. Or, you could consider staying in Encinitas, 8 kilometres to the southwest of Lake San Marcos, where you can pick from the Days Inn Encinitas - Legoland Moonlight Beach and Quality Inn Encinitas Near Legoland. The San Diego Botanic Garden, Moonlight State Beach and Swamis Beach are amongst the more popular sites to see when visiting Encinitas.

Travellers transiting through McClellan-Palomar Airport may plan to book a room at the Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad or the TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista, which are both conveniently located nearby.