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Our top choices for San Marcos apartments

Interior

1. Sunrise Luxurious Master Room/Own Bath/Separated Entry/Vista

Sunrise Luxurious Master Room/Own Bath/Separated Entry/Vista
Vista
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay. The room was very clean and well kept. The owner was responsive and helpful. We would stay here again."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥12,196
￥25,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Sunrise Luxurious Master Room/Own Bath/Separated Entry/Vista
Room

2. 1 Queen Bed | Mini Fridge

1 Queen Bed | Mini Fridge
Central Escondido
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
"Loved our time there, such a peaceful getaway!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥14,063
￥15,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
1 Queen Bed | Mini Fridge
Room

3. 1 King Bed | Non-Smoking

1 King Bed | Non-Smoking
Central Escondido
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Friendly staff made our stay super relaxing!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥13,274
￥14,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
1 King Bed | Non-Smoking
Room

4. 1 King Bed|Mobil Acc|Nsmk

1 King Bed|Mobil Acc|Nsmk
Central Escondido
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"An excellent experience overall, with a lot to appreciate during the stay."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥13,274
￥14,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
1 King Bed|Mobil Acc|Nsmk
Room

5. 2 Queen Beds | Mini Fridge

2 Queen Beds | Mini Fridge
Central Escondido
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Great stay, really convenient location!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥15,447
￥17,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
2 Queen Beds | Mini Fridge
Room

6. ADA|2 Beds|RI Shower|Micfridge

ADA|2 Beds|RI Shower|Micfridge
Central Escondido
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! Easy parking, which was a big win for us."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥13,906
￥15,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
ADA|2 Beds|RI Shower|Micfridge
Private kitchen

7. Charming studio in delightful Escondido with AC

Charming studio in delightful Escondido with AC
Kit Carson
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful cozy place to stay for two, everything was clean and pool was amazing to go in during the hot day would definitely come back if visiting San Diego again."
United States
McKayla
The price is ￥18,564
￥36,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Charming studio in delightful Escondido with AC
Room

8. ADA|2 Beds|Tub|Micfridge

ADA|2 Beds|Tub|Micfridge
Central Escondido
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"The location is fantastic, making it a great choice for travelers."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥15,644
￥17,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
ADA|2 Beds|Tub|Micfridge
Terrace/patio

9. Charming Garden Studio with Patio and AC near Vista Village

Charming Garden Studio with Patio and AC near Vista Village
Vista
The price is ￥18,986
￥22,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Charming Garden Studio with Patio and AC near Vista Village
Terrace/patio

10. California hidden gem, quiet and tranquil, peaceful with beautiful view

California hidden gem, quiet and tranquil, peaceful with beautiful view
Bonsall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Had a spectacular stay… extremely clean. With great amenities , and over the top views !! So quiet and relaxing. The owners are extremely nice … Regards, Joel "
United States
Joel
The price is ￥14,644
￥28,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
California hidden gem, quiet and tranquil, peaceful with beautiful view
Living area

11. King bed Oceanside No Cleaning/No Extra Guest Fee

King bed Oceanside No Cleaning/No Extra Guest Fee
San Luis Rey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay here, the condo was very clean and the pool and jacuzzis were also very nice. It’s not far from the beach, it was nice to be able to spend time at the beach and come back to a clean comfortable place at the end of each day. I would stay here again in the future. "
United States
Anna G.
The price is ￥23,431
￥52,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
King bed Oceanside No Cleaning/No Extra Guest Fee
Living area

12. Shabby Chic Oceanside 2 Bedroom Serviced Apartment

Shabby Chic Oceanside 2 Bedroom Serviced Apartment
San Luis Rey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Thank you for sharing your beautiful apartment. We enjoyed our visit it was perfect "
United States
Rebecca A.
The price is ￥21,876
￥51,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Shabby Chic Oceanside 2 Bedroom Serviced Apartment
Living area

13. Family-Friendly Oasis w/ Pool, Gym & Near Beach

Family-Friendly Oasis w/ Pool, Gym & Near Beach
San Luis Rey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Family and I enjoyed our short stay"
United States
Tracy V.
The price is ￥21,876
￥50,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Family-Friendly Oasis w/ Pool, Gym & Near Beach
Property grounds

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

Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown
Downtown Encinitas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (204 reviews)
"Very nice close to beautiful beach and great restaurants "
United States
Whitney G.
The price is ￥25,002
￥50,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown
Living area

15. Huge Oceanside 2BR Apartment|King & 2 Queen beds

Huge Oceanside 2BR Apartment|King & 2 Queen beds
San Luis Rey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Place is as described very clean well equipped great amenities easy to access would definitely return. Overall great host. "
United States
Jonathan V.
The price is ￥23,126
￥48,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Huge Oceanside 2BR Apartment|King & 2 Queen beds
Private kitchen

16. Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning

Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning
Cardiff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (131 reviews)
"This was our 2nd time staying at this sweet studio. It is perfectly located. Immaculate and very comfy for relaxing."
United States
janet w.
The price is ￥23,283
￥49,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning
Exterior

17. 2 Queen Beds|Nsmk,Micfridge

2 Queen Beds|Nsmk,Micfridge
Olde Carlsbad
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Loved my stay here, very relaxing!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥17,008
￥19,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
2 Queen Beds|Nsmk,Micfridge
Interior

18. King Bed Non-Smoking

King Bed Non-Smoking
Loma Alta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (398 reviews)
"Quiet stay close to attractions made it nice."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥10,697
￥12,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
King Bed Non-Smoking
Private kitchen

19. Outstanding Location - Beach and Village E

Outstanding Location - Beach and Village E
North Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"We had a great stay in Carlsbad. It was a perfect location for the beach and village. We really appreciated all of the beach items - toys, boogie boards, umbrellas, chairs and wagon! We’ll definitely be back!"
United States
Liz M.
The price is ￥30,830
￥63,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Outstanding Location - Beach and Village E
Room

20. Adorable studio with easy parking on the street.

Adorable studio with easy parking on the street.
Rancho Peñasquitos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Had a great stay here. Loved the proximity to beach and shopping. Great, quiet neighborhood and parking was easy. "
United States
Jen T.
The price is ￥22,501
￥37,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Adorable studio with easy parking on the street.
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Top San Marcos Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

8/10 Good
"I don't like being charged extra for parking my vehicle when there is plenty of parking on the property. If anything, build the parking fee into the room rate!"
Odele 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

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San Marcos Apartments information

Number of reviews
1,314
Accommodation
441 Apartments
Lowest Price
￥12,653
Highest Price
￥63,103

Frequently asked questions

What's it like to stay at an apartment in San Marcos?
You'll find a lot of options for your stay in San Marcos with 72 accommodations. Though there aren't many apartments, we can help you search for accommodations with similar amenities. When you search on Expedia, you can filter by amenities you might find in an apartment like a kitchen. Even filter by similar properties such as vacation homes, condos, or cabins. Why not enjoy the array of shops and scenic lakeside in this relaxing area? Discover some favorite places in the larger area like LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Why consider apartments instead of traditional hotels?
Often more spacious than a traditional hotel room, an apartment comes equipped with a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals. Apartments are ideal for families who want the conveniences of home but also for couples who want to stay in a quieter area.
What's the best apartment I should consider for a stay in San Marcos?
Listed below are some of the more popular apartments in the area to choose from: 1 King Bed|Non-Smoking,Mini Fridge: Situated in Oceanside, 13.5 mi/21.8 km from the heart of San Marcos. Includes free WiFi and Smart TVs. 2 Queen Beds|Nsmk,Mini Fridge: Located 13.5 mi/21.8 km away in Oceanside. Free WiFi and Smart TVs are included. La Jolla Shores Beach Bungalow. Steps to the Beach, Shopping, Restaurants & more: Located in La Jolla, 20.7 mi/33.3 km away. Includes free WiFi and Smart TVs. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site. Oceanside Gem - King Bed- Easy Walk to the Beach + Private Parking: Located 12.4 mi/20 km away in Oceanside. Amenities include Smart TVs. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site.
What will the weather be like when I travel to San Marcos?
Though weather is just one factor, it can really affect your travel plans, especially if you are planning a longer stay in San Marcos. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 14 inches.
What should I see in San Marcos?
San Marcos is well regarded for its lakeside setting and shops. Montiel Dog Park and San Elijo Hills Dog Park are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. You'll find favorite places to visit like LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the larger area.
What's the best way to get to and around San Marcos?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can save you time when you get to your destination. Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 23 mi (37 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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