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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,032 reviews)
"Excellent stay. José at the front desk was super kind and helpful. Rooms were clean and location is great to access everything. Will stay again!"
Canada
Peter
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (736 reviews)
"The people were great. The rooms were clean and super cute. As well as all of the rooftop outdoor space I don’t know how they keep it that clean, but they do."
United States
Buckita
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,155 reviews)
"Good location friendly staff"
United States
Anya
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,577 reviews)
"Great location to stay and get away"
United States
Jesse
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,448 reviews)
"I'd stay here again. "
United States
Flint A
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
2.5 star property
Miramar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,176 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Sharl
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,597 reviews)
"Balcony view is awesome, clean room, staff at counter and restaurant service was stunning."
United States
francisco
The price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,917 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and great location"
United States
Curtis
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,571 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brandon
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3.0 star property
City Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,799 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Eliana
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,947 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean, workers were very friendly. Will definitely stay there again "
United States
Claudia
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Ocean Villa Inn

Ocean Villa Inn
2.5 star property
Ocean Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,149 reviews)
"Beds are super comfy clean and renovated"
United States
Esmeralda
Ocean Villa Inn

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
Rancho Peñasquitos
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,156 reviews)
"Very nice and clean place to stay. The staff is awesome! "
United States
Wendy
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,619 reviews)
"Love the Kings Inn, always on our travel list!!"
United States
Linzee
Kings Inn San Diego

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,301 reviews)
"Nice beds and breakfast, really convenient "
Canada
Margarita
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,176 reviews)
"The place and room was very nice"
United States
Trinidad
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Best Western Seven Seas

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,332 reviews)
"Lovely resort. Amenities were well worth our stay."
United States
Dean
Lakehouse Resort

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Leucadia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, and great location. Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Natalie
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Leucadia Beach Inn

The Sands of La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla
2.5 star property
Bird Rock
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (733 reviews)
"Great location and nice area."
United States
Gary
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
The Sands of La Jolla

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
Carmel Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,009 reviews)
"Nice hotel, staff is great."
United States
Felipe Ramirez
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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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.

San Elijo Beach, Cardiff By The Sea - CA

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is another favourite option for your trip based on traveller reviews. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cardiff-by-the-Sea has to offer?
3 Story Spanish Style House, Best Location in SD. Views of North Park, With AC: This holiday home rental outside of Cardiff-by-the-Sea has air conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all 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 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?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA: Features buffet, an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. The Dana on Mission Bay and DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 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 111 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 Swamis Beach. 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.

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