Looking for the perfect destination to unwind and savor the final days of fall or first weeks of winter? Check out the sunny California town of Carlsbad. Located just 45 minutes north of San Diego, Carlsbad embodies the classic Southern California lifestyle for those looking for that winter escape without the chilly temperatures. The 48-room Beach Terrace is Carlsbad’s only hotel directly on the sand, and with November and December weather still in the 60s and 70s, it is an oasis of relaxation to soak up the sun without the summer crowds.

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Nestled along the beach, the hotel offers an idyllic setting where guests can unwind with the soothing sounds of the Pacific. Imagine waking up to a panoramic ocean view; enjoying direct beach access; and exploring nearby attractions such as the iconic The Camp Store restaurant, Crossing at Carlsbad championship golf course and the 55 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The flowers here are in bloom for about six–eight weeks each year, early March through early May.

Beach Terrace guest amenities include seven different pillow varieties; complimentary guestroom artisan coffee systems including Illy, Nespresso, Keurig or Chemex pour-over; bicycles; in-room yoga kit with mats, weights and yoga blocks; and in-room surf ponchos and slippers.

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The hotel’s Bah Hum Beach! offer is curated for secret “scrooges” seeking a true escape from the holidays. This offer includes a two-night stay in an oceanfront room; a “Frost-Free Beach Valet” set-up, where the Beach Valet can arrange a cozy blanket-fort on the beach; Bounty on the Balcony, a play on breakfast in bed with the hotel’s tasty winter picnic overlooking the ocean; and traditional Forget-Me-Not Postcards, with the property sending up to 10 postcards for each guest, so loved ones don’t feel forgotten over the holidays.