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 offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool.

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

Expedia has 134 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 or Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include Encinitas Surfboards, D Street Viewpoint, and I Street Viewpoint. J Street Viewpoint and Beacon Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotels

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Jake

￥16,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

Tina

￥30,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Patricia

￥20,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

joshua

￥28,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

James

￥52,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay

29.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sofia

￥17,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 17 - Jun 18

Lakehouse Resort

11.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Luis

￥29,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

21.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

Deborah

￥12,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

30.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Jean-Michelle

￥66,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 9 - Jun 10

West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Nan

￥27,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Oceanside Inn & Suites

15.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Felipe

￥17,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Pleasant Inn

26.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Katherine

￥18,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

28 km from Downtown Encinitas

Victoria

￥21,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

8.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Liliana

￥12,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Amanda

￥20,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sergio

￥18,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

24.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Amy

￥40,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 9 - Jun 10

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Madrine

￥29,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Bahia Resort Hotel

30.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Oswaldo

￥46,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

California Suites Hotel

26.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Kimberly

￥16,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

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

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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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

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

8/10 Good

"We came to SD for our daughter’s graduation and commissioning. We had the ocean view villa. Our room was spacious and had an excellent view of the bay. Staff was always pleasant and helpful with requests. The only negative was the room had a musty smell and we were so busy I didn’t think to mention until last day. The staff quickly tried to remedy the smell . The last day the bathroom toilet was leaking sewer smells as the toilet was loose and rocked. That was the camel that broke the camels back as it forced me to call and complain. Which the staff acted quickly and fixed the rocking toilet . Overall we really enjoyed our stay there and would come back."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"My partner and I stayed here for a week. Negatives: water pressure for shower was very weak. Swimming pool was not clean and breakfast options were very limited. Positives: walking distance to the beach. Comfortable bed we opted for the kitchen with sofa bed plenty of space for two with balcony . Very quiet and safe area. We will return."

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

6/10 Okay

"The staff was wonderful. However, the bathrooms in the rooms were not ideal. The toilets were child sized with no grab bars. The bathtub did not drain properly. The sink was minuscule and did not hold toiletries. There was no fan in the bathroom. The bed was comfortable, but it was pushed so close to the wall that it was very difficult to get onto the right side of the bed. The room was very small and there was only room for one suitcase to be elevated. We would not stay in this Marriott again."

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Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Moonlight Beach Motel

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay

Lakehouse Resort

Motel Mediteran Escondido

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

West Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Pleasant Inn

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Leucadia Beach Inn

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bahia Resort Hotel

California Suites Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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