Encinitas

Travel Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.
A sunset with silhouettes of palm trees and a building.
A coastal promenade with palm trees, a railing, and a street lamp.
A calm beach with a reflective water surface, a sandy shore, and a steep cliff with houses on top.
A group of people standing on a beach with the ocean in the background.

Where to stay in Encinitas

Find the best 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 Encinitas Ranch Golf Course might round out your trip.

Downtown Encinitas

If you're spending some time in Downtown Encinitas, Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
The price is RM535 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM535
RM651 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,660 reviews)
"We stayed in the swammy suite and I there isn't anything suite about it. Bathroom was small, one sink, water pressure wasn't even strong enough to get the beach sand off. This could be a cool property, but it seems the management doesn't want to be great. This next thing is the hotel's fault, but ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2 out of 5
133 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas CA
The price is RM423 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM423
RM468 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

5 out of 5
2100 N Coast Highway 101 Encinitas CA
The price is RM1,926 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
RM1,926
RM2,366 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Encinitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (286 reviews)
"If you have children absolutely do not book at this property. It is not kid friendly, they are not allowed to use the jacuzzi (even though it is directly adjacent to the small pool). The food is very sub par and the pricing is exorbitant for the quality of what is offered. Overall incredibly disappointing ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,385 reviews)
"Great location. Check in parking is not good. Needs a lobby bar. Very clean room."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,653 reviews)
"We love this place we come back every year"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego and Seaport Village are ...
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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