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Our top choices for San Elijo State Beach hotels

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1. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
3.5 star property
2.8 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (142 reviews)
"Unique and romantic stay!!! We really enjoyed our time and the staff was warm and welcoming at all times."
United States
Cesar
The price is ￥66,545
￥82,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Sports facility

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

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
3.0 star property
1.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,044 reviews)
"Great stay! Nice location."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥26,097
￥28,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Beach/ocean view

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
2.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (621 reviews)
"Comfy beds, fantastic location, good parking"
United States
Jayme
The price is ￥44,935
￥49,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Moonlight Beach Motel
Outdoor spa tub

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
2.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,615 reviews)
"Clean room and breakfast included."
United States
Karla
The price is ￥25,750
￥30,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Lobby

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
2.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,253 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
The price is ￥19,083
￥21,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Terrace/patio

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
13.4 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,129 reviews)
"very clean, friendly staff"
United States
Beibei
The price is ￥23,355
￥25,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Fitness facility

7. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
10.2 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (147 reviews)
"It was a perfect get away for our anniversary!"
United States
Sam
The price is ￥211,867
￥242,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Courtyard

8. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"This was a great stay in every way!"
United States
Kay
The price is ￥21,872
￥24,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Leucadia Beach Inn
Terrace/patio

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
3.0 star property
17.1 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great front desk customer service. Overall great stay."
United States
Fessehai
The price is ￥24,808
￥27,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
Exterior

10. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
5.0 star property
7.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"The property is beautiful, quiet and serene. Everything is done with impeccable taste. Finishes are high end and tasteful."
United States
Jeri
The price is ￥55,633
￥69,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
On the beach, surfing

11. Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar Beach Hotel
2.0 star property
7.2 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Loved this hotel will visit again soon!"
United States
Lori
The price is ￥51,190
￥63,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Del Mar Beach Hotel
Interior

12. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
2.5 star property
5.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel."
United States
Jose Arturo
The price is ￥28,062
￥31,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
Terrace/patio

13. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
13.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,719 reviews)
"Great place to stay, will be definitely returning soon."
United States
Colleen
The price is ￥21,872
￥28,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Lakehouse Resort
Outdoor pool

14. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
12.9 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,073 reviews)
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Great variety for breakfast. Perfect location for Legoland. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Melanie
The price is ￥29,123
￥36,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
West Inn & Suites
Front of property

15. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
3.5 star property
8.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,133 reviews)
"Great view and location"
United States
Shellie
The price is ￥35,906
￥40,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Property amenity

16. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
11.9 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Lizette
The price is ￥26,259
￥29,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Deluxe Triple Room, Kitchen, Corner | View from room

17. The Green Room Hotel

The Green Room Hotel
3.0 star property
17.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (315 reviews)
"What a great hotel in a prime location with some fun amenities, we truly enjoyed our stay."
United States
Eric
The price is ￥32,436
￥36,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
The Green Room Hotel
Terrace/patio

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
16.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean hotel, breakfast options were great, bar prices reasonable. Would stay here again."
United States
Malia
The price is ￥27,419
￥31,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Exterior

19. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5.0 star property
12.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (996 reviews)
"Loved staying here! So many activities for all the fam"
United States
Megan
The price is ￥118,900
￥149,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Property amenity

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
10.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay so did my family"
United States
Oscar
The price is ￥27,127
￥30,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
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Compare popular hotels close to San Elijo State Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Restaurant
Inn at Moonlight Beach
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
142 reviews
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Sports facility
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,044 reviews
View
Beach/ocean view
Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
621 reviews
View
Outdoor spa tub
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
1,615 reviews
View
Lobby
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
1,253 reviews
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Top San Elijo State Beach Hotel Reviews

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel, good location, clean, good balcony. Wish there was a restaurant/lounge on site but close walking to everything."
Margaret 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

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Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Elijo State Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit San Elijo State Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This historic area is known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 91 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near San Elijo State Beach?
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from San Elijo State Beach. Another good option is Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to San Elijo State Beach?
Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Elijo State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Elijo State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near San Elijo State Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Elijo State Beach?
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What can I see and do near San Elijo State Beach?
You can watch performances at Belly Up, North Coast Repertory Theatre, and The Sound if you're interested in local theater. You can wander around Encinitas Community Park, Seagrove Park, or Stagecoach Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Moonlight State Beach, Solana Beach, and Del Mar Beach.