Top 10 Hotels Near Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.

A hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

A wooden wall with planters labeled "SUCCULENT LIBRARY" containing various succulents.

1. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.5 km from Moonlight State Beach

Cesar

RM1,196

RM1,437 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

2.1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jacklyn

RM1,460

RM1,614 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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.

3. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.6 km from Moonlight State Beach

James

RM404

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

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

3.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

April

RM594

RM653 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas, 1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Samantha

RM437

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas, 0.7 km from Moonlight State Beach

Marie

RM494

RM605 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

A reception area with a painting of the ocean, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a coffee machine, and a digital scale.

7. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Luis

RM303

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Helli

RM415

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bench, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking area with marked spaces.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

9. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Leucadia, 2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Gary

RM375

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 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 reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

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

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jesse

RM554

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. West Inn & Suites

10.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Anthony

RM422

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 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.

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Christine

RM497

RM563 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

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

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

16 km from Moonlight State Beach

Paula

RM579

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A bar area with green upholstered bar stools, a marble countertop, and a fireplace.

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

9.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Robert

RM1,452

RM1,790 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A nighttime view of a building entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and benches.

A spacious living area with a pool table, a sofa, and a red armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining table and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative wall with hexagonal mirrors.

15. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

8.4 km from Moonlight State Beach

Clifford

RM626

RM707 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

16. Lakehouse Resort

12 km from Moonlight State Beach

Tracy

RM470

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with two barstools, and pendant lighting.

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

17. Del Mar Beach Hotel

9.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Kristine

RM907

RM1,168 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

18. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Lizette

RM542

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 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.

19. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

11.3 km from Moonlight State Beach

Christopher

RM603

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.7 km from Moonlight State Beach

John

RM752

RM844 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Moonlight State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Leucadia Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,067 reviews	View
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"Room was a little outdated. Front door lock didn’t work right. And got locked out of my room coming back in the evening from Legoland"

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

8/10 Good

"We stayed at the hotel for 4 days with 2 kids. The hotel was spacious and very relaxing. The pools and waterslides were the main attraction! It was a short ride to downtown Carlsbad or Encinitas which offer great dining options. The beaches were also a short ride from the hotel which made for a fun visit! I would say the service was good but not great. The resort was packed on Saturday and the pool area was very busy and they didn’t fully open the restaurant or waterslides until 11am. We also had issues with the google chromecast in the room. But other than that everything was great!"

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place. Beach and shops within walking distance."

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Thank You! B"

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in walking distance from the beach and restaurants, the room was very clean with plenty of space, and the staff was friendly. I would stay here again."

Other attractions near Moonlight State Beach

A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.

Self Realization Fellowship

8.8/10 (75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a stop at Self Realization Fellowship. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a grassy hillside, and a clear view of the ocean.

Beacon Beach

9.2/10 (41 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beacon Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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D Street Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Encinitas with a trip to D Street Viewpoint.

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Encinitas Surfboards

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Encinitas Surfboards during your stay in Encinitas.

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I Street Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Encinitas when you stop by I Street Viewpoint.

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J Street Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Encinitas when you spend time at J Street Viewpoint.

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is just one of the places to see in Encinitas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moonlight State Beach?

Moonlight State Beach is located in Encinitas. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 145 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Moonlight State Beach?

Adjacent to Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach.

How many hotels will I find close to Moonlight State Beach?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Moonlight State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moonlight State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Moonlight State Beach.

What can I see and do near Moonlight State Beach?

You can enjoy live performances at Belly Up and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park and Poinsettia Park. South Carlsbad State Beach, Solana Beach and Swamis Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Moonlight State Beach hotels

1. Inn at Moonlight Beach

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

3. Leucadia Beach Inn

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

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

9. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11. West Inn & Suites

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

15. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

16. Lakehouse Resort

17. Del Mar Beach Hotel

18. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

19. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

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Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Moonlight Beach Motel

Other attractions near Moonlight State Beach

Self Realization Fellowship

Beacon Beach

D Street Viewpoint

Encinitas Surfboards

I Street Viewpoint

J Street Viewpoint

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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