What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit 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 traveller 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 are there in Downtown Encinitas?

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Encinitas.

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 neighbourhood. 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 10 Downtown Encinitas Hotels of 2026

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Jake

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

Tina

RM1,095 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Patricia

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

joshua

RM910 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

James

RM1,419 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay

29.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sofia

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Lakehouse Resort

11.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Luis

RM743 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

21.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

Deborah

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

30.7 km from Downtown Encinitas

Jean-Michelle

RM1,446 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Nan

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Oceanside Inn & Suites

15.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Felipe

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Pleasant Inn

26.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Katherine

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

28 km from Downtown Encinitas

Victoria

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

8.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Liliana

RM302 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Amanda

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sergio

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

24.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Amy

RM841 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Madrine

RM738 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Bahia Resort Hotel

30.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Oswaldo

RM1,159 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

California Suites Hotel

26.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Kimberly

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Leucadia

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Beacon Beach might round out your trip.

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Olivenhain

Olivenhain might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

8/10 Good

"We came to SD for our daughter’s graduation and commissioning. We had the ocean view villa. Our room was spacious and had an excellent view of the bay. Staff was always pleasant and helpful with requests. The only negative was the room had a musty smell and we were so busy I didn’t think to mention until last day. The staff quickly tried to remedy the smell . The last day the bathroom toilet was leaking sewer smells as the toilet was loose and rocked. That was the camel that broke the camels back as it forced me to call and complain. Which the staff acted quickly and fixed the rocking toilet . Overall we really enjoyed our stay there and would come back."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"My partner and I stayed here for a week. Negatives: water pressure for shower was very weak. Swimming pool was not clean and breakfast options were very limited. Positives: walking distance to the beach. Comfortable bed we opted for the kitchen with sofa bed plenty of space for two with balcony . Very quiet and safe area. We will return."

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

6/10 Okay

"The staff was wonderful. However, the bathrooms in the rooms were not ideal. The toilets were child sized with no grab bars. The bathtub did not drain properly. The sink was minuscule and did not hold toiletries. There was no fan in the bathroom. The bed was comfortable, but it was pushed so close to the wall that it was very difficult to get onto the right side of the bed. The room was very small and there was only room for one suitcase to be elevated. We would not stay in this Marriott again."

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Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Moonlight Beach Motel

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay

Lakehouse Resort

Motel Mediteran Escondido

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

West Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Pleasant Inn

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Leucadia Beach Inn

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bahia Resort Hotel

California Suites Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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