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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, (11 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful home and great communication from the host"
United States
Michael J.
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, (67 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 ￥53,646
￥93,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach
A living room with a TV, a fire extinguisher, a cowhide rug, and a painting of a wave.

3. Private Encinitas Casita & Patio

Private Encinitas Casita & Patio
Encinitas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Very clean, simple check in and out process, comfortable bed, incredible water pressure in the beautiful shower, friendly and helpful host, and a short drive to the beach and 101! I’m so happy we booked here and we felt immediately comfortable and like it was our own little cozy spot."
United States
Sarah W.
The price is ￥37,989
￥59,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Private Encinitas Casita & Patio

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)
"We had a wonderful time at the property and was a good place for us to celebrate a college graduate. I would recommend this place."
United States
John S.
Colorful & Comfy Gem: Close to Beach - Yard - w A/C
A hot tub area with a wooden deck, seating, and a bamboo backdrop.

5. SoCal’s Tropical Paradise with Hot Tub

SoCal’s Tropical Paradise with Hot Tub
Leucadia
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"clean and comfortable. would stay here again."
United States
Robert S.
The price is ￥54,361
￥109,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
SoCal’s Tropical Paradise with Hot Tub
A painting of a sea turtle with a textured, abstract background.

6. ~OPEN 8/30-9/2! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~

~OPEN 8/30-9/2! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~
Aviara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"The house was lovely and met our needs."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥33,221
￥67,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
~OPEN 8/30-9/2! Ocean View! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Gated by Beach!~
A beach with a lifeguard tower, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

7. ~OPEN 9/1-4! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~

~OPEN 9/1-4! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~
Aviara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (205 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 ￥31,790
￥73,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
~OPEN 9/1-4! Billiards! Pool/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pets Ok by Beach!~
A hallway with a potted plant, white walls, and a dark floor.

8. Sea La Vie 4 Bed Home

Sea La Vie 4 Bed Home
Leucadia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Leucadia is very laid back & pretty. I look forward to staying in this area again. "
United States
Julia S.
The price is ￥68,349
￥179,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Sea La Vie 4 Bed Home
A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!

Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!
Lake San Marcos
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Everything was great! Thanks for having us."
United States
Dan H.
The price is ￥31,472
￥82,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Lake San Marcos Gem. Walking Distance to Lake, Dining and Golf!
A modern kitchen with a large marble island, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.

10. ~OPEN 9/14-17! Beachy Lagoon Getaway! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Remodeled!~

~OPEN 9/14-17! Beachy Lagoon Getaway! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Remodeled!~
Aviara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"The house was everything as advertised! Very clean, open space and plenty of room. We look forward to returning next year for annual Carlsbad 5K. "
United States
Ernie C.
The price is ￥49,831
￥98,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
~OPEN 9/14-17! Beachy Lagoon Getaway! Pool & Spa, Pets OK, Remodeled!~
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant cityscape.

11. Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio

Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio
Vista
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"Great property and locaion close to Moonlight Amphitheater , Freeway close and close to the beach.SO MANY AMENITIES..THE Hosts were Great"
United States
Drum M.
The price is ￥23,843
￥37,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Beautiful Private Get-away, Casita/Studio
A paved driveway leading to a garage with a tiled roof, surrounded by a brick wall and various plants.

12. Guest house with kitchen washer dryer in nice neighborhood next to scenic trail

Guest house with kitchen washer dryer in nice neighborhood next to scenic trail
San Marcos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"It was a very comfortable stay with excellent communication and beautiful location"
United States
Joanna L.
The price is ￥19,233
￥36,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Guest house with kitchen washer dryer in nice neighborhood next to scenic trail
A beach with a staircase leading down to the shore, a lifeguard tower, and a sign indicating no dogs allowed.

13. The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!

The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!
Downtown Encinitas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Our family enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location just a few blocks from the beach."
United States
Jim W.
The price is ￥156,566
￥274,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Perfect large Family Beach Getaway! 3 Min Walk To Beach - Family reunions!
A sunset over a beach with a pier in the background.

14. Adorable 1 bedroom house 8 min from La Jolla!

Adorable 1 bedroom house 8 min from La Jolla!
Bay Ho
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Fantastic place and host especially for the price"
United States
Fayaz J.
The price is ￥30,042
￥50,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Adorable 1 bedroom house 8 min from La Jolla!
A white outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

15. 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, (87 reviews)
"Host and home were amazing! "
United States
Anthony H.
The price is ￥143,055
￥249,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Across From The White Sand Of Moonlight Beach - Full Ocean/Beach View
A swimming pool with a reflection of a building with arched windows and a blue roof.

16. 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, (29 reviews)
"Host was very welcoming and thoughtful. Property exceeded expectations. We would most definitely stay here again. "
United States
david f.
The price is ￥45,062
￥128,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Spacious Paradise - Game room, Legoland, Hot Tub, Private Gym
A pier extending into the water with a clear view of the ocean and beach.

17. 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, (9 reviews)
"It was a perfect getaway for us with two little dogs. We were escaping the heat of Palm Springs. The patio area was so nice, walking distance to restaurants and enjoyed morning walks to Carlsbad which also had many good restaurants. We would definitely recommend South O and will come back. "
United States
Ruth or Bob
The price is ￥22,248
￥29,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Premium Deluxe King Studio + Patio - South Oceanside Bunalow 10

18. Gate Yard, Garage, Golf, 4-Bed, Mira Mesa

Gate Yard, Garage, Golf, 4-Bed, Mira Mesa
Mira Mesa
The price is ￥27,161
￥68,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Gate Yard, Garage, Golf, 4-Bed, Mira Mesa

19. Casita on the Hill! Charming home with California Outdoor Living

Casita on the Hill! Charming home with California Outdoor Living
Vista
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Very comfortable home away from home!"
United States
Christina
The price is ￥20,743
￥47,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Casita on the Hill! Charming home with California Outdoor Living
A spacious living area with a large couch, a dining table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the sky and palm trees.

20. Experience coastal charm near Moonlight State Beach

Experience coastal charm near Moonlight State Beach
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Unbeatable location and killer view of the ocean on the patio"
United States
Jack
The price is ￥158,950
￥269,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Experience coastal charm near Moonlight State Beach
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3362 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥29,787
Highest Price
￥274,110