The Best Hotels Closest to Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas for 2026

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A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window.

A spacious hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and an American flag.

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

3.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Sylwia A

￥22,834

￥25,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

2.1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jacklyn

￥54,523

￥60,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

3. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.6 km from Moonlight State Beach

margaret

￥13,946

￥15,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas, 1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Steven

￥15,359

￥16,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas, 0.7 km from Moonlight State Beach

Antonio

￥17,359

￥21,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A building with a white facade, a central entrance, and a covered walkway.

A bathroom with a blue vessel sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

6. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jessica

￥11,061

￥12,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

A modern gym with a treadmill, mirrored wall, and a mural of a running figure.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jeanette

￥14,080

￥15,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bench, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

A cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

8. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Leucadia, 2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Marcella

￥15,083

￥16,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Phu

￥22,328

￥24,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Heather

￥19,207

￥21,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

11. West Inn & Suites

10.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Juan

￥16,903

￥22,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A reception area with a self-service kiosk, a counter, and a vending machine.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

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

16.1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Paula

￥22,613

￥24,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Scott

￥21,333

￥23,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Christopher

￥29,393

￥32,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

15. Lakehouse Resort

12 km from Moonlight State Beach

Nicole

￥14,262

￥20,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

16. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

12.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Lilit

￥173,664

￥200,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Mauro

￥22,700

￥25,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

A spacious living area with a pool table, a sofa, and a red armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining table and chairs.

A nighttime view of a building entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and benches.

18. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

8.4 km from Moonlight State Beach

Shelly

￥21,383

￥24,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a swimming pool and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

8.4 km from Moonlight State Beach

Angelica

￥21,356

￥24,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott with a parking lot and palm trees.

An electric vehicle charging station on a sidewalk with a building and greenery in the background.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

12.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Bianca

￥19,329

￥21,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Moonlight State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,061 reviews	View
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Leucadia Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,729 reviews	View

Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8/10 Good

"Great staff but amenities were not there. Area was under construction and hard to find the lobby. I hope it’s better after they finish remodeling."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay very clean n staff awesome"

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are amazing here! We appreciate all of their kind help and allowing us to keep our luggage for the afternoon after we checked out since our flight was later. Great rooms, great view, great proximity to Moonlight Beach!"

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC

8/10 Good

"The deck and view were worth the travel and cost. The second floor bathroom had an ant invasion that was annoying. But the worst thing was the stairway to the beach. We are older and the 300 or so steps were very difficult and broken in places. That should have been included in the original description. The house was very hot when we first arricved, but one day later and a visit from a handyman who repaired the protable AC unit, it finally cooled down. No excuse for that. otherwais, The house was very nicxe but ciulds use some cosmetic maintenance."

55' of Ocean Frontage * Private Beach Access * AC

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely little bungalow and well cared for. Lots of updates to property make it better than most.Only relatively weak spot is the small second bedroom and the fold out couch bed was a bit thin leading to some sore wakeups for our adult kids. Other than that it was exceptional. My only way to improve this amazing house is to recommend a Murphy bed with better mattress for the small bedroom."

Inn at Moonlight Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I've visited Encinitas many times over the years, but staying at the Inn at Moonlight Beach was a uniquely uplifting experience. It felt like a stay at an ashram: peaceful, meditative, and deeply rejuvenating. The details make all the difference. Upon arrival, a small selection of dried fruit with herbs from the inn's own garden and a pot of hot herbal tea were waiting in the room. The room itself was spacious, with an outdoor space facing the garden, which is lit at night with a soft, almost surreal glow. Everything is thoughtfully designed to make you feel welcome and a world away from the hustle of the outside world."

Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great visit; great place to stay; outstanding location."

Beautiful Oceanfront Home, Gorgeous Views, Deck and Patio! Best Value!

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful property, overlooking the ocean. The deck is large so that we could all enjoy views of the ocean and spectacular sunsets. The house is roomy, well appointed and comfortable, kitchen is well stocked with all the necessary appliances and spices. Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are clean and modern.We had our family reunion here and couldn’t ask for anything more! I’m sure we will return."

2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

10/10 Excellent

"The location was fantastic- close to the beach and lots of restaurants. It also has a peaceful shaded yard."

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A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.

Self Realization Fellowship

8.8/10 (75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a visit to Self Realization Fellowship. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a grassy hillside, and a clear view of the ocean.

Beacon Beach

9.2/10 (41 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beacon Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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D Street Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Encinitas with a stop at D Street Viewpoint.

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Encinitas Surfboards

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Encinitas Surfboards during your visit to Encinitas.

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I Street Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Encinitas when you stop by I Street Viewpoint.

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J Street Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Encinitas with a stop at J Street Viewpoint.

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is just one of the places to see in Encinitas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moonlight State Beach?

Moonlight State Beach is located in Encinitas. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 152 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moonlight State Beach?

Adjacent to Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices close by include The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach.

How many hotels are there close to Moonlight State Beach?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moonlight State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moonlight State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Moonlight State Beach.

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What can I see and do near Moonlight State Beach?

You can enjoy live performances at Belly Up and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park, and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center. South Carlsbad State Beach, Solana Beach, and Swamis Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Moonlight State Beach hotels

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

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

3. Leucadia Beach Inn

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

6. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11. West Inn & Suites

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

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

15. Lakehouse Resort

16. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

18. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

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Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Moonlight Beach Motel

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC

55' of Ocean Frontage * Private Beach Access * AC

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown

Beautiful Oceanfront Home, Gorgeous Views, Deck and Patio! Best Value!

2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

Other attractions near Moonlight State Beach

Self Realization Fellowship

Beacon Beach

D Street Viewpoint

Encinitas Surfboards

I Street Viewpoint

J Street Viewpoint

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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