Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 49% · peaks at 78% in Jul
78% (Jul)
Summer peak
49%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Carlsbad, CA is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $68,573, median occupancy at 52%, and a median ADR of $345 (Chalet data). Regulation is strict, limiting STRs to the Coastal Zone and La Costa Resort area, with active enforcement.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $104,441. All major YoY metrics are materially positive except for home values and supply, which declined. For compliance details, see [Carlsbad STR regulations](/rental-regulations/carlsbad-ca).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Carlsbad address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Carlsbad's ADR rises 53% from Sep ($289) to Jul ($441), but occupancy rises 2.7× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| $349 |
| $63,577 |
3 Bedroom | 104 | 50% | $471 | $85,215 |
4 Bedroom | 53 | 46% | $582 | $97,319 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 27 | 46% | $672 | $111,949 |
Carlsbad is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Costa Oaks | 10% | $215,409 | 4 | $2067K |
| 2 | South Beach | 10% | $89,270 | 39 | $875K |
| 3 | Rancho La Costa | 7% | $103,944 | 83 | $1411K |
| 4 | Agua Hedionda Lagoon | 6% | $80,734 | 3 | $1464K |
| 5 | Calavera Hills | 5% | $62,667 | 6 | $1157K |
| 6 | North Beach | 5% | $73,573 | 159 | $1373K |
| 7 | Village | 5% | $83,171 | 75 | $1736K |
| 8 | Hedionda Point | 4% | $56,351 | 18 | $1463K |
| 9 | Buena Vista Lagoon | 4% | $53,864 | 5 | $1464K |
| 10 | Olde Carlsbad | 3% | $51,440 | 52 | $1693K |
| 11 | Barrio | 3% | $35,789 | 7 | $1413K |
| 12 | Tamarack Point | 2% | $27,447 | 4 | $1289K |
| 13 | Poinsettia | 2% | $26,385 | 38 | $1391K |
| 14 | Aviara | 1% | $16,150 | 26 | $1969K |
| 15 | Carlsbad Ranch | 1% | $10,047 | 30 | $1464K |
| 16 | Bressi Ranch | 0% | $8,715 | 2 | $1807K |
Annual average is 52%, rising to 78% in July and dipping to 29% in March.
July, August, March are peak months, with ADR averaging $417 and occupancy reaching 78% in July.
$1,457,125, down 7.88% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 217 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Phoenix, AZ (5.28% of bookings), Los Angeles, CA (4.30% of bookings), San Diego, CA (3.83% of bookings).
575 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (31), 1 bedroom (217), 2 bedroom (217), 3 bedroom (104), 4 bedroom (53), 5 bedroom (27).
