What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighborhood. Be sure to check out Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach as part of your Downtown Encinitas travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Encinitas?

Based on our traveler data, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Encinitas. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Encinitas area?

Expedia has 119 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Encinitas to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Encinitas area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Encinitas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Encinitas.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Encinitas?

To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown Encinitas or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Encinitas?

Dip your toes in the water at Moonlight State Beach, San Elijo State Beach, and Swamis Beach while you're in Downtown Encinitas. You could also plan a visit to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens or Encinitas Surfboards while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include D Street Viewpoint, I Street Viewpoint, and J Street Viewpoint. Self Realization Fellowship and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Corrine

￥23,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

2. Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

melissa

￥23,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Helli

￥17,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Samantha

￥19,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Cesar

￥61,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

6. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

2.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

April

￥27,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Shannon J

￥24,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Oscar

￥23,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

8.4 km from Downtown Encinitas

Rosa

￥22,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Keymona

￥32,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

cynthia

￥24,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christine

￥21,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Lizette

￥26,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Anthony

￥22,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

James

￥17,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christine

￥18,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

17. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

11 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christopher

￥26,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

11.2 km from Downtown Encinitas

Brenda

￥20,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

15.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Paula

￥24,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

14.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

jason

￥22,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

Leucadia

Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

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A coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

Olivenhain

Though Olivenhain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach.

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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Everything perfectly"

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is near the I-5 freeway, so there is some noise from that. There has been some updating done to the rooms, but the quality of work is mediocre. For the most part, the room was pretty clean. However, there were some spider and spider webs in some of the corners of the room. It did have a kitchenette which was handy. Especially if you have children. There was a pool and a hot tub, which I did not go in. However it did look clean."

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, quiet and nice. No hair dryer, nor was their a working ice machine. Didn't help that it was unseasonably warm and humid. The property was undergoing major renovations and it would have been nice and helpful have that noted in the description."

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2. Moonlight Beach Motel

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

6. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

14. West Inn & Suites

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

17. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

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