The Best Hotels Closest to San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea for 2026

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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.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

1.8 km from San Elijo State Beach

Jacklyn

￥55,992

￥61,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

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

1.3 km from San Elijo State Beach

April

￥25,314

￥27,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A wooden wall with planters labeled "SUCCULENT LIBRARY" containing various succulents.

3. Inn at Moonlight Beach

2.8 km from San Elijo State Beach

Cesar

￥57,105

￥67,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.

Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, round tables, and striped umbrellas.

A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

0.9 km from San Elijo State Beach

Scott

￥40,349

￥44,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.6 km from San Elijo State Beach

Corrine

￥19,080

￥23,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.5 km from San Elijo State Beach

Helli

￥14,698

￥16,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from San Elijo State Beach

Shannon J

￥21,873

￥24,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with two barstools, and pendant lighting.

A corridor with a view of the ocean at sunset, potted plants, and a railing.

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

7.2 km from San Elijo State Beach

Kristine

￥34,045

￥44,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

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

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

9. West Inn & Suites

12.9 km from San Elijo State Beach

Anthony

￥16,761

￥22,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

17.1 km from San Elijo State Beach

Paula

￥22,199

￥24,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

A bar area with green upholstered bar stools, a marble countertop, and a fireplace.

11. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

7.7 km from San Elijo State Beach

Robert

￥53,307

￥66,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

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

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.

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.2 km from San Elijo State Beach

Christine

￥18,958

￥21,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

13. Leucadia Beach Inn

5.3 km from San Elijo State Beach

James

￥15,621

￥17,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative wall with hexagonal mirrors.

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.

14. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

5.7 km from San Elijo State Beach

Clifford

￥24,005

￥27,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

15. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8.6 km from San Elijo State Beach

Christopher

￥23,286

￥26,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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

16. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from San Elijo State Beach

Tracy

￥18,144

￥24,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A resort with a large swimming pool, multiple buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A woman in a floral swimsuit stepping out of a spa area with a hot tub, a lounge chair, and a sign indicating an outdoor terrace.

A couple dining outdoors at a table with a fire feature, in front of a classical building with arches.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and stone columns.

17. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12.7 km from San Elijo State Beach

Brandon

￥112,365

￥141,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

18. Beach Terrace

16.1 km from San Elijo State Beach

Beth

￥39,734

￥52,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

12.1 km from San Elijo State Beach

Keymona

￥28,856

￥32,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10.6 km from San Elijo State Beach

cynthia

￥21,665

￥24,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to San Elijo State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,061 reviews	View
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge	8.6 Excellent 822 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,693 reviews	View

Top San Elijo State Beach Hotel Reviews

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

10/10 Excellent

"Great location.. within walking distance to the beach... hotel is clean and neat. Overall experience is great."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is near the I-5 freeway, so there is some noise from that. There has been some updating done to the rooms, but the quality of work is mediocre. For the most part, the room was pretty clean. However, there were some spider and spider webs in some of the corners of the room. It did have a kitchenette which was handy. Especially if you have children. There was a pool and a hot tub, which I did not go in. However it did look clean."

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

10/10 Excellent

"This seems like a brand new hotel. Everything was clean and worked properly. The breakfast buffet was good. My only complaint is that they charged $20 per day for parking."

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service across the board !!! We will be back"

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you ! Everyone was great"

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

8/10 Good

"Our host Matt went above and beyond to assist us with any issues that came up. He was a truly extraordinary host, gracious, welcoming, and eager to make our stay at his lovely home as comfortable as possible. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable, and the kitchen is equipped with every item you might wish to have (including multiple methods of coffee makers). Our extended family felt very relaxed and grateful to experience coastal living with breathtaking views. Thank you, Matt!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome apartment in a great location, just a block or two from town and the beach. Lots of privacy, super well equipped kitchen and house, and the hosts are great! Would definitely stay here again:)"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Warren’s place is in an amazing location and has everything needed for a great stay. Really appreciated having a parking spot and access to a washer and dryer."

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and nice. You can hear the freeway in the backyard. The interior is super clean and has lots of beds. The grill was great"

Other attractions near San Elijo State Beach

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a person standing in the distance, and a sunset over the ocean.

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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Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Swamis Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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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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Eli Howard Surf School

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Eli Howard Surf School and popular activities like surfing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Elks Lodge

Elks Lodge is just one of the places to see in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Elijo State Beach?

San Elijo State Beach is located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 82 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near San Elijo State Beach?

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Elijo State Beach. Another good option is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge, located just 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to San Elijo State Beach?

Expedia has 82 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?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near San Elijo State Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near San Elijo State Beach?

You can watch performances at Belly Up, The Sound, and North Coast Repertory Theatre 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.

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Our top choices for San Elijo State Beach hotels

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

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

3. Inn at Moonlight Beach

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

9. West Inn & Suites

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

11. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Leucadia Beach Inn

14. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

15. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

16. Lakehouse Resort

17. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

18. Beach Terrace

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

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Top San Elijo State Beach Hotel Reviews

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Moonlight Beach Motel

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

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

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

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Other attractions near San Elijo State Beach

Cardiff State Beach

Swamis Beach

Self Realization Fellowship

Eli Howard Surf School

Encinitas Community Park

Elks Lodge

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

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