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 133 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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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

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

￥15,829 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Patricia

￥18,490 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

Tina

￥24,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

joshua

￥24,719 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

James

￥50,665 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

LEGOLAND California Hotel

9.2 km from Downtown Encinitas

Exie Sulem

￥82,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

13.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Mark

￥40,777 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Lakehouse Resort

11.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Luis

￥29,813 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sandra

￥25,785 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

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

￥41,937 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

20.4 km from Downtown Encinitas

Tina

￥16,138 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

6.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Ted

￥35,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Nan

￥26,659 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Kendra

￥26,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

La Jolla Shores Hotel

21.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Brenda

￥54,409 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

27.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Kyle

￥27,273 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

Elizabeth

￥32,804 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Best Western Escondido Hotel

21 km from Downtown Encinitas

Hector Valadez

￥27,841 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

20.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Alison

￥37,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Madrine

￥26,610 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

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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

LEGOLAND California Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it"

Lakehouse Resort

8/10 Good

"Highly recommend Lakehouse resort. I would’ve rated it excellent except for the experience we received when we checked in. The front staff was very snooty and not friendly at all. Just couple of things in the room that needed improvement: the lighting. One of the lamps did NOT work. The room looks very dark. It you want a vacation, this place is the place. The whole place gets very quiet after 10-a very peaceful environment. Also family friendly place. They have fire pits (where you do smores at night)and movie nights by the pool. MOST IMPORTANTLY-this resort is very DOG FRIENDLY. LOVE ! LOVE! LOVE!!! Housekeeping excellent also!"