San Luis Rey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful grounds to explore
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.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best San Luis Rey Hotel Deals

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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,599 reviews)
The patio with the great view of the mountains

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

4 out of 5
101 Mission Ave Oceanside CA
The price is NZ$557 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$557
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews)
Beautiful location would stay again

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76 Pala CA
Stay at this hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,392 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St. Temecula CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$132 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$132
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,723 reviews)
Room were great staff was helpful

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Signature Temecula
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 NZ$146 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$146
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)
Room Clean Breakfast Good

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort

4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive San Marcos CA
Stay at this golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,356 reviews)
Staff was great. Love the property. Lots to do. I wish things stayed open later than 5 in terms of the activities but I can understand it being off season. Only complaint I'd say about the room is the shower head was very low pressure which drives me crazy. Feels like it takes so much longer to rinse. ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Lakehouse 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.

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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 Mission San Luis Rey Church and Ocean's Eleven Casino.

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, North County Model Railroad Society and Ocean's Eleven Casino 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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