Travel & Lodging

Flight

San Diego International Airport

Welcome to San Diego! At the airport, taxis run on meters. So, we recommend taking an Uber or a Lyft to pick up a rental car on the way to your destination, as many rental car agencies close between 2:00 pm-6:00 pm PST. Rental services at the airport also include airport fees and taxes. No matter how you arrive in Carlsbad, you're only 34 miles from the Vaughan residence.

Rental Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

This car rental branch is near Cannon Road and Car Country Drive in the Carlsbad area. (7.0 miles / approx 15 mins from the Vaughan's residence).

Hotel

Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Closest “reasonable” hotel to the Vaughan's residence. It boasts a 'spa-like' atmosphere, has a practice green, a pool, and a full-service restaurant and bar. It is also a newly built and clean facility. (2.2 miles / approx. 6 minutes to the Vaughan's residence.)

Hotel

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort offers a more elevated experience with luxurious amenities, spacious accommodations, and friendly service. (4.5 miles / approx. 10 minutes from the Vaughan's residence.)

Hotel

Inn at Moonlight Beach

The Inn at Moonlight Beach combines tranquility and luxury with natural materials, filtered water, and a biodynamic farm, focusing on mindfulness and connection in a serene setting. It is a five to seven-minute walk from the beach and just a few minutes away from Carlsbad Village, shopping, and dining. (8.8 miles / approx. 15 minutes from the Vaughan's residence.)

Travel Note

General Travel Notes

While most guests may prefer hotels, full home rentals are nearby. If you are interested in this experience, Airbnb has many nearby listings worth checking out. Also, if you are a Costco member, you may want to book car rentals through Costco Travel, where you receive an automatic vehicle upgrade, a free added driver, and no-cost cancellation until the reservation.