Here's Travel for Kids list of best family vacation rentals in Carlsbad, all styles and price ranges, and close to the beach.

A vacation rental has lots of advantages for families – a full kitchen and refrigerator, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, room to spread out all your stuff (kids can have a room of their own), washer and dryer, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.

"Fully equipped kitchen" includes stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, dishes and utensils.

• Oceanfront Beach House - Step across from the beach; two bedroom home, one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom with queen bed, two full size futons in living area (sleep 6); two and half baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; washer and dryer; high chair, pack n play; air conditioning; patio with gas barbeque, outdoor dining; deck and fire pit; garage parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards, cooler, beach wagon available; outdoor shower; 3 - 7 nights minimum stay.
• Ultimate Beach House for Your Next Vacay - Three story townhouse, three bedrooms, two master bedrooms with king beds, third bedroom with two twin beds,queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 7); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area, high chair available; toys and games for kids; washer and dryer; two car garage parking; back yard with gas barbeque; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards, bikes available; right across from beach; 1 - 7 nights minimum stay.
• Ultimate Beach Bungalow - Located one block to the beach; large grass fenced backyard, cornhole game; two bedroom home, one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has queen bed, queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 5); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; high chair, pack n play; washer and dryer; patio with gas barbeque, outdoor table; private parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; 1 - 2 nights minimum stay.
• Whitewater Views from 3 Levels - Three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has queen bed, third bedroom with twin and full bunk beds, sofa bed in loft (sleep 6); two and half baths; air conditioning; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; washer and dryer; patio with gas barbeque, outdoor table; garage parking; beach chairs and towels available; roof top with fire pit and jacuzzi; one block from the beach; 3 nights minimum stay.
• Steps to the Sand - Go across from the beach; three bedroom condo, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with two queen beds, two double beds in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area; patio with gas barbeque, fire pit; air conditioning; washer and dryer; garage parking; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards, cooler available; 3 nights minimum stay.
• Getaway Beach Bungalow - Three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, second bedroom with queen bed, sun/game room with twin and full bunk beds (sleep 7); two baths; fully equipped kitchen; living and dining area, high chair; washer and dryer; air conditioning; crib available upon request; patio with gas barbeque, outdoor table; garage parking; bikes, beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; fenced grass backyard; outdoor shower; one block to the beach; 3 nights minimum stay.
• Carlsbad Village Cottage - Right across from the beach; four bedroom cottage, master bedroom with king bed, second and third bedrooms with queen beds, fourth bedroom with two sets twin bunk beds, sofa bed in living room (sleep 9) two baths; living and dining area; fully equipped kitchen; washer and dryer; patio with fire pit, gas barbeque, outdoor table; beach chairs and towels, sand toys, boogie boards available; fenced yard; private parking; 3 - 5 nights minimum stay.