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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1028)
"Friendly staff, decent breakfast "
jase
The price is ￥19,591
￥21,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (721)
"Ocean view "
Laurence
The price is ￥26,912
￥29,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Terrace/patio
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1235)
"Great place to stay!"
Nicola
The price is ￥14,896
￥17,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Lakehouse Resort
Outdoor pool
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
2.5 star property
6.2 out of 10, (1011)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Julio
The price is ￥10,729
￥12,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1490)
"Nice place "
Ana
The price is ￥16,065
￥23,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Garden
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2909)
"Loved the hotel, restaurant help was great!"
donald
The price is ￥19,436
￥22,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1250)
"Nice sized rooms, very friendly staff and great breakfast"
Sheila
The price is ￥15,245
￥17,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Reception
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3482)
"Great place to stay!"
Melissa
The price is ￥11,534
￥13,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Kings Inn San Diego
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (656)
"Easy check in, clean and spacious room, good location. Would stay there again. "
Andrea
The price is ￥15,145
￥16,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1806)
"Perfect location to everything in old town would definitely stay here again."
Victor
The price is ￥18,799
￥21,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2389)
"We loved our stay, great price, very clean and excellent location! "
Brenda
The price is ￥13,922
￥16,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Reception
Best Western Oceanside Inn
Best Western Oceanside Inn
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1017)
"Rooms were super clean and staff was wonderful. "
Shauna Marie
The price is ￥13,922
￥15,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Best Western Oceanside Inn
Economy Single Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"A decent motel - highly recommend "
Teresa
The price is ￥10,982
￥12,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1014)
"Great stay definitely coming back"
Adrian
The price is ￥11,495
￥12,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3804)
"Great stay"
Richard
The price is ￥20,307
￥26,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Dana on Mission Bay
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2143)
"The hotel is very clean, pool and spa are fantastic, the food at the hotel was excellent "
Eugene
Handlery Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (634)
"It was a pleasant stay and the staff were very helpful"
Justin
The price is ￥11,750
￥13,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Courtyard
Leucadia Beach Inn
Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"We loved that we could walk to the surf spot then walk for really good food options all super close by"
Michelle
The price is ￥12,529
￥13,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Leucadia Beach Inn
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1218)
"Front desk staff was amazing and the property is stunning. We can’t wait to go back!"
Matthew
The price is ￥33,959
￥38,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Clean room| great staff| loved the location "
Erika
The price is ￥19,113
￥21,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town
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Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

Cardiff State Beach

4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Encinitas Community Park

4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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This image was taken at Swamis beach just north of San Elijo campgrounds. The tide was very low so it made for a perfect walk on the beach afternoon.
Photo by Marcel Fuentes
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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent
"View was great "
Melissa 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Heritage Inn San Diego

Heritage Inn San Diego

3333 Channel Way, San Diego, CA
The price is ￥8,565 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
￥8,565
￥9,845 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
includes taxes & fees
7.2/10 Good! (1,061 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is another favorite option for your trip based on traveler reviews. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Heated pool, hot tub & waterslides near the beach!: This vacation home rental near Cardiff-by-the-Sea is located near the beach and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a selection of games, and a hot tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
For more details about updating your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What's the best LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Where is the best place to stay near Encinitas Community Park?
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Encinitas Community Park. Another good option is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
What about the best place to stay close to Cardiff State Beach?
One of the top choices for your stay is Luxury Cardiff By-the-sea Ocean View Parkhouse, located next to Cardiff State Beach, and this 3.5-star vacation home offers private yards and free WiFi. Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and Cardiff by the Sea Lodge are two other good choices in the immediate area.
What are some accommodations with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA: Hotel located near Moonlight State Beach. Features buffet, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best accommodation near San Diego International Airport (SAN)?
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina is a popular 4-star hotel featuring a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Diego Intl. Airport. Other places to stay near the airport are  Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station and Wyndham San Diego Bayside.
What is staying in Cardiff-by-the-Sea like?
Families will find kid-friendly activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and visitors give high marks for the beaches and top-notch restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its cafes. LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach are some of the top sights around the area. In Cardiff-by-the-Sea, there are 109 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What should I see while I'm in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The beaches and sunsets highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach, and Encinitas Community Park. Additionally, you'll find LEGOLAND® California and Mission Bay in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Cardiff-by-the-Sea guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 13 inches.

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