A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cliff with vegetation and palm trees.

Search Vacation Homes in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

In two weeks
Oct 23 - Oct 25
In two months
Dec 4 - Dec 6
In three months
Jan 1 - Jan 3
In four months
Jan 29 - Jan 31

Our top choices for Cardiff-by-the-Sea vacation homes

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining area.

1. Coastal Paradise - Private Luxurious Spacious Resort Beach Living!

Coastal Paradise - Private Luxurious Spacious Resort Beach Living!
Encinitas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to stay. Close to beach, stores, bars, restaurants. The house is very clean and cozy for large groups."
United States
Tommy D.
The price is ￥49,426
￥107,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Coastal Paradise - Private Luxurious Spacious Resort Beach Living!
A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

2. Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach
Cardiff
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (68 reviews)
"The place was incredibly comfortable for our group - we will stay here every time we come back to the San Diego area. The host was very responsive to our questions and the house was exactly as described. Bonus comment: the little Mexican restaurant at the Valero gas station is surprisingly good..."
United States
Michael H.
The price is ￥53,274
￥91,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach
A doorway with a glass door and a sliding glass door, leading to an interior space with a tiled floor and a cowhide rug.

3. Private Encinitas Casita & Patio

Private Encinitas Casita & Patio
Encinitas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great location, nicely decorated, super nice and responsive host. "
United States
Cassandra D.
The price is ￥34,727
￥55,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Private Encinitas Casita & Patio
Private kitchen

4. Colorful & Comfy Gem: Close to Beach - Yard - w A/C

Colorful & Comfy Gem: Close to Beach - Yard - w A/C
Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Clean, cute and comfortable! Great location for Encinitas activities. Had everything we needed for our family of 4. Will stay again! We loved it!"
United States
Nancy W.
The price is ￥32,687
￥86,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Colorful & Comfy Gem: Close to Beach - Yard - w A/C
A beach with a spiral pattern on the sand, a wooden staircase leading down to the beach, and a wooden fence in the foreground.

5. Encinitas Gem - Walk to Downtown & Beaches, Hot Tub

Encinitas Gem - Walk to Downtown & Beaches, Hot Tub
Downtown Encinitas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The house was clean and well supplied. Super fantastic location in a quiet neighborhood."
United States
Amy S.
Encinitas Gem - Walk to Downtown & Beaches, Hot Tub
A living room with a white brick fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and built-in wooden shelving with plants.

6. Luxe & Spacious Retreat - Steps to Beach Game Room

Luxe & Spacious Retreat - Steps to Beach Game Room
Leucadia
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Amazing place!!! Super convenient, clean and close to the beach. I would recommend this place over all others in the area. Will definitely be going back soon!!!"
United States
Christopher T.
The price is ￥40,078
￥94,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Luxe & Spacious Retreat - Steps to Beach Game Room
A living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a television, and a chandelier.

7. Surfy Siesta, Downtown Encinitas, CA

Surfy Siesta, Downtown Encinitas, CA
Downtown Encinitas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"This is a great little house that is located two blocks east of the beach, two blocks west of 101 with many shops and restaurants and three blocks from the Encinitas train station. We loved our stay here and would stay here again."
United States
Jayson K.
The price is ￥107,608
￥166,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Surfy Siesta, Downtown Encinitas, CA
A white outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

8. Across From The White Sand Of Moonlight Beach - Full Ocean/Beach View

Across From The White Sand Of Moonlight Beach - Full Ocean/Beach View
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Couldn’t have a better location for Encinitas. Especially for a family that’s literally steps from Moonlight Beach which is the most family friendly beach along that coast. The house is clean and filled with beach toys, chairs and everything you need to have a spectacular beach vacation."
United States
Patrick T.
Across From The White Sand Of Moonlight Beach - Full Ocean/Beach View
A hot tub area with a wooden deck, seating, and a bamboo backdrop.

9. SoCal’s Tropical Paradise with Hot Tub

SoCal’s Tropical Paradise with Hot Tub
Leucadia
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"clean and comfortable. would stay here again."
United States
Robert S.
The price is ￥54,005
￥109,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
SoCal’s Tropical Paradise with Hot Tub
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant cityscape.

10. Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio

Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio
Vista
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (230 reviews)
"Nice property, great host who makes great banana bread. The off street parking was convenient."
United States
Unspecified U.
The price is ￥23,678
￥37,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio
A painting of a sea turtle with a textured, abstract background.

11. ~OPEN Oct 18-20! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

~OPEN Oct 18-20! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~
Aviara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"The house was lovely and met our needs."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥23,543
￥54,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
~OPEN Oct 18-20! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~
A living room with a television mounted above a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a white refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

12. Private studio less than a mile from the beach, with Full Kitchen and Bathroom

Private studio less than a mile from the beach, with Full Kitchen and Bathroom
East Side Capistrano
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Super easy stay! Highly recommend for a local ocean side stay"
United States
Savannah
The price is ￥17,364
￥38,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Private studio less than a mile from the beach, with Full Kitchen and Bathroom
living room area

13. Bike to the Beach from Contemporary Studio Guesthouse

Bike to the Beach from Contemporary Studio Guesthouse
Pacific Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great communication with the host throughout our stay. Rental was clean and in a very safe area. Beautiful ocean views from the park. Would stay here again."
United States
Kaleialoha S.
The price is ￥11,548
￥33,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Bike to the Beach from Contemporary Studio Guesthouse
A modern kitchen with a large marble island, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

14. ~OPEN Oct 4-7! Beachy Lagoon Getaway! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Remodeled!~

~OPEN Oct 4-7! Beachy Lagoon Getaway! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Remodeled!~
Aviara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"This home was incredible, and very comfortable. Host was very accommodating and made sure our group was well taken care of."
United States
Jaden H.
The price is ￥50,057
￥95,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
~OPEN Oct 4-7! Beachy Lagoon Getaway! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Remodeled!~
A pier extending into the water with a clear view of the ocean and beach.

15. Premium Deluxe King Studio + Patio - South Oceanside Bunalow 10

Premium Deluxe King Studio + Patio - South Oceanside Bunalow 10
South Oceanside
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Excellent experience - will definitely be repeat guests when we're back in the area!"
United States
Drake T.
The price is ￥23,114
￥30,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Premium Deluxe King Studio + Patio - South Oceanside Bunalow 10
A modern, well-lit hallway with a wooden floor, a white door, and a view into a kitchen area with a bench and artwork.

16. South Oceanside Bungalow 2 - Deluxe Queen Studio + Patio

South Oceanside Bungalow 2 - Deluxe Queen Studio + Patio
South Oceanside
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Madison S.
The price is ￥18,996
￥25,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
South Oceanside Bungalow 2 - Deluxe Queen Studio + Patio
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

17. Coastal Paradise One Block from the Beach

Coastal Paradise One Block from the Beach
South Oceanside
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Property was awesome "
United States
Josee G.
The price is ￥4,264
￥44,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coastal Paradise One Block from the Beach
A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a balcony through an arched doorway.

18. ~OPEN 10/11-16! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~

~OPEN 10/11-16! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~
Aviara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"My family & I had a wonderful stay and everything went smoothly from start to finish. The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. We really enjoyed our time here and appreciated the great experience. We would definitely stay here again and look forward to returning."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥28,642
￥68,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
~OPEN 10/11-16! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~
A swimming pool with a reflection of a building with arched windows and a blue roof.

19. Spacious Paradise - Game room, Legoland, Hot Tub, Private Gym

Spacious Paradise - Game room, Legoland, Hot Tub, Private Gym
Vista
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Host was very welcoming and thoughtful. Property exceeded expectations. We would most definitely stay here again. "
United States
david f.
The price is ￥35,516
￥114,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Spacious Paradise - Game room, Legoland, Hot Tub, Private Gym
A sunset view from a balcony with a glass of drink and string lights.

20. O'Side Playa Beach Bungalow home's Vacation Studio 1 mile east of Oceanside Pier

O'Side Playa Beach Bungalow home's Vacation Studio 1 mile east of Oceanside Pier
East Side Capistrano
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"From the moment we booked til the time we left, everything was great!! It was super clean, very well set up(for a comfortable stay) and perfectly decorated with a beach vibe. The host was very informative with all the details of the studio. We are looking forward to another stay."
United States
sarah b.
The price is ￥23,678
￥59,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
O'Side Playa Beach Bungalow home's Vacation Studio 1 mile east of Oceanside Pier
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was dusty and had lots of spiderwebs the patio/ balcony was dirty full of leaves the carpet was not vacuumed and the bathroom tub was rusty"
Daniela 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Handlery Hotel

Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
931
Accommodation
3362 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥25,738
Highest Price
￥166,295