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. Active full-time operators average $60,285 in annual revenue, with 52% occupancy and a $345 ADR (Chalet data). Regulation is strict: STRs are only legal in the Coastal Zone or La Costa Resort area, with robust enforcement.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $114,872. The $55,071 median is diluted by part-time listings—full-time performance is notably higher. For compliance details, see [Carlsbad STR regulations](/rental-regulations/carlsbad-ca).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Carlsbad address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Carlsbad's ADR rises 44% from Sep ($289) to Jul ($417), 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.
| $339 |
| $62,626 |
3 Bedroom | 105 | 50% | $476 | $87,577 |
4 Bedroom | 54 | 50% | $581 | $106,216 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 27 | 48% | $672 | $118,127 |
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 | South Beach | 12% | $102,406 | 39 | $875K |
| 2 | Rancho La Costa | 7% | $103,916 | 83 | $1411K |
| 3 | La Costa Oaks | 7% | $146,056 | 4 | $2067K |
| 4 | Agua Hedionda Lagoon | 6% | $86,293 | 3 | $1464K |
| 5 | North Beach | 5% | $75,273 | 159 | $1373K |
| 6 | Calavera Hills | 5% | $58,993 | 6 | $1157K |
| 7 | Village | 5% | $80,826 | 75 | $1736K |
| 8 | Hedionda Point | 4% | $59,028 | 18 | $1463K |
| 9 | Buena Vista Lagoon | 4% | $54,606 | 5 | $1464K |
| 10 | Olde Carlsbad | 4% | $60,266 | 52 | $1693K |
| 11 | Barrio | 3% | $35,555 | 7 | $1413K |
| 12 | Tamarack Point | 2% | $24,286 | 4 | $1289K |
| 13 | Poinsettia | 2% | $24,847 | 38 | $1391K |
| 14 | Aviara | 1% | $17,696 | 27 | $1969K |
| 15 | Carlsbad Ranch | 1% | $9,748 | 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.
2 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).
572 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (32), 1 bedroom (216), 2 bedroom (217), 3 bedroom (105), 4 bedroom (54), 5 bedroom (27).