San Luis Rey

Oceanside

Beautiful grounds to explore
The church is still active and home to Franciscan Friars.
San Luis Rey has been designated as a historic national landmark in 1970.
Attend Mass.
Wander the grounds, the Cemetery ...
Stare in awe at the architecture and colors....
Light a candle.
Say a prayer.
Built in 1798 this is the eighteenth of twenty one Missions built by the Spanish along the El Camino Real in California.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in San Luis Rey

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,663 reviews)
Great resort.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

4 out of 5
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar CA
The price is RM739 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
RM739
RM841 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Pool area was messy, but our room was clean

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76 Valley Center CA
Stay at this hotel in Valley Center. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,528 reviews)
The staff was wonderful! The hotel room was very clean and I would recommend this hotel casino

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is RM442 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
RM442
RM496 total
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,228 reviews)
My room was perfect. a little small but I was out and about and not living in it. Bed was so comfortable and the microwave and fridge were just what I needed. Breakfast was amazing and well stocked. Staff was so kind -everyone from the front desk to the maintenance people. The hot tub was great and ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St. Temecula CA
The price is RM295 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM295
RM330 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,770 reviews)
Room had a bad smell. Parking lot too small for all rooms. Breakfast…? 2 out of 10.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Signature Temecula
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM433 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM433
RM486 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,609 reviews)
The best part about our stay was the breakfast. Yes, the facilities were crowded, but the food was good and there was plenty to choose from. No way anyone can walk away hungry. The only complaint we had, which we did not report to anyone, was that that there was a wet spot on the floor near one of ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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

Other neighbourhoods around San Luis Rey

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Oceana

While Oceana isn't home to many top sights, Frontwave Arena and Mission San Luis Rey Church are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oceana
Oceanside Pier at Sunset

Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro

Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro might not have many top sights, but Frontwave Arena and Mission San Luis Rey Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ivey Ranch - Rancho Del Oro
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Airport

While Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ocean's Eleven Casino and Mission San Luis Rey Church.

Airport
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North Valley

While visiting North Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Arrowood Golf Course and Oceanside Municipal Golf Course.

North Valley
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Loma Alta

If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and North County Model Railroad Society are top sights worth seeing.

Loma Alta
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Henie Hills

While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Frontwave Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Henie Hills


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