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

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

A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

April

RM525

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

A modern house with a curved wooden facade, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

2. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Joey

RM866

RM954 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

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

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 multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Marie

RM491

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A building with a white facade, a central entrance, and a covered walkway.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A bathroom with a blue vessel sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

4. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia

Luis

RM302

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

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

5. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

James

RM504

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach

Victoria E

RM432

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

7. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch

Lizette

RM540

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a paved walkway and palm trees.

A golf course with a view of the ocean, trees, and a distant city skyline.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a window with blinds.

8. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Crystal

RM441

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

9. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

Christopher

RM510

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar

Linda

RM1,023

RM1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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 wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

11. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

Tracy

RM504

RM675 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

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

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

12. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Vista

Jesse

RM554

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with a large TV, a desk, a sofa, a bed, and a view of a golf course.

A modern reception area with glass doors, two black reception desks labeled 'COLDER,' a large potted plant, and a textured ceiling with a hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted shower.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cabinet.

13. Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

Rancho Santa Fe

Catherine

RM708

RM897 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

14. West Inn & Suites

City Center

Anthony

RM520

RM674 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There are two framed artworks on the wall and a wooden door in the background.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden accent wall.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with multiple parking spaces and a clear sky.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Sorrento Valley

Johnathan

RM620

RM713 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

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 with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

cynthia

RM634

RM710 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a swimming pool and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

Rosa

RM540

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

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

18. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

Christine

RM492

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Vista

Brenda

RM475

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large windows overlooking greenery.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and two potted plants.

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

William

RM558

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 reviews)

This laid-back stretch of Pacific coastline offers prime surfing at Cardiff Reef and fascinating tide pools to explore. Visit during low tide to discover colourful marine creatures clinging to the exposed rocks.

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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

This 44-acre recreational haven features a premier skate park, sports fields, and playgrounds. Enjoy the California sunshine while strolling along pathways or watching skateboarders tackle the expansive ramps.

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Eli Howard Surf School

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

This coastal school has taught wave-riding to all levels since 1999, with personalised instruction that guarantees your first wave. Morning sessions offer calmer conditions and all necessary equipment is provided.

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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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Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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A rocky beach with palm trees and cliffs.

Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

8/10 Good

"Gr3at location to all the sights and activities in the area."

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Great overall experience. Clean hotel and rooms. Breakfast was excellent- great variety and well stocked."

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

8/10 Good

"Great spot and close to a lot of key places to visit. Breakfast is a plus and staff was great."

The Dana on Mission Bay

8/10 Good

"Room was fairly clean. Staff were very helpful. Pool was great. Location was very close to the beach."

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10/10 Excellent

"Didn’t provide water bottles at all. Room was decently maintained but not that great. Hotel is a bit run down."

Bahia Resort Hotel

8/10 Good

"nice hawaiian feel with a really cool garden walk"

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was trying to be nice pitiful. Very unhealthy limited options could not eat it. The gym was OK. I’m happy they had a gym. The room was very good. Great AC everything you would need. Great staff good location."

California Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"Older hotel, basic clean room, pool and hot tub well maintained. Plenty of free parking. Gated buildings, felt like you were entering a secure facility. Complementary poor tasting coffee, nothing else."

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

8/10 Good

"Best part of the stay was the staff. Very courteous and professional. Room overall clean but with some issues that need to be addressed such as dirty pillow case, cocktail glass from previous guest left in room."

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Heritage Inn San Diego

3333 Channel Way San Diego CA

RM254

RM291 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (1,918 reviews)

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

3708 Plaza Dr Oceanside CA

RM283

RM318 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (1,612 reviews)

California Suites Hotel

5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA

RM322

RM370 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (2,910 reviews)

Pleasant Inn

5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA

RM376

RM432 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

San Diego CA

RM392

RM451 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (653 reviews)

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA

RM532

RM611 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Located 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Paradise Point Resort & Spa is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your stay in the area are San Diego Marriott La Jolla and The Dana on Mission Bay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

What's the best LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Paradise Point Resort & Spa: Resort, 1-minute walk from Mission Bay. Features 3 restaurants, 5 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. San Diego Marriott La Jolla and The Dana on Mission Bay are two additional hotels that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

What is staying in Cardiff-by-the-Sea like?

Families will find child-friendly activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and visitors give high marks for the beaches and top-notch restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its cafés. LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are some of the top sights around the area. In Cardiff-by-the-Sea, there are 103 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

What is there to see in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The beaches and sunsets highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach and Encinitas Community Park. Additionally, you'll find LEGOLAND® California and Mission Bay in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cardiff-by-the-Sea guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 335 mm.

Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotels from RM291

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Our top choices for Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotels

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

2. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

5. Leucadia Beach Inn

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

7. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

8. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

9. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

11. Lakehouse Resort

12. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13. Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

14. West Inn & Suites

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

18. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

Cardiff State Beach

Encinitas Community Park

Eli Howard Surf School

Elks Lodge

Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

The Dana on Mission Bay

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Bahia Resort Hotel

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

California Suites Hotel

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Heritage Inn San Diego

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

California Suites Hotel

Pleasant Inn

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

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