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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (774 reviews)
"Clean spacious room! Close to the beach and nearby restaurants! Helpful and courteous staff!"
United States
PAMELA
The price is ₩312,699
₩344,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Sports facility

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,044 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable beds!"
United States
Michael
The price is ₩269,549
₩296,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,718 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Cuauhtemoc
The price is ₩377,788
₩434,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Terrace/patio

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,624 reviews)
"Beautiful resort, nice views great staff"
United States
Marco
The price is ₩189,804
₩254,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Lakehouse Resort
Exterior

Best Western Escondido Hotel

Best Western Escondido Hotel
2.5 star property
North Broadway
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and excellent customer service."
United States
Thelma
The price is ₩217,266
₩238,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Best Western Escondido Hotel
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Loved it there"
United States
Maria Cristina
The price is ₩244,424
₩274,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,490 reviews)
"We have stayed here before, good location, clean rooms, great staff."
United States
Lance
The price is ₩423,304
₩566,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Outdoor pool

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,074 reviews)
"It's an attractive, clean property situated in a quiet location. Very nice breakfast."
United States
Russell
The price is ₩229,996
₩292,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
West Inn & Suites
Property amenity

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,052 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
United States
amanda
The price is ₩195,721
₩225,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Balcony

The Sands of La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla
2.5 star property
Bird Rock
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (853 reviews)
"Great election happy to stay there, recommended"
United States
Anderson
The price is ₩256,410
₩289,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
The Sands of La Jolla
Lobby

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,283 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was very helpful, parking was easy and accessible!"
United States
Hector
The price is ₩180,549
₩207,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Exterior

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (218 reviews)
"Staff was great and rooms were nice."
United States
Brittney
The price is ₩160,279
₩184,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
Courtyard

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Leucadia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"Loved my stay!"
United States
Stacy
The price is ₩203,459
₩223,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Leucadia Beach Inn
Outdoor spa tub

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,583 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
joshua
The price is ₩214,216
₩258,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Property grounds

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
La Jolla Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,379 reviews)
"Nice beach view, helpful staff, clean property."
United States
Edgardo
The price is ₩557,123
₩727,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Exterior

Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn
2.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,906 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, comfortable pool area, friendly staff."
United States
Robert
The price is ₩256,334
₩294,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Old Town Inn
Lobby sitting area

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, (2,170 reviews)
"THE BED WAS SO SOFT ROOM WAS SO CLEAN BREAKFAST WAS GREAT AND THE PRICE WAS KILLER FOR THE LOCATION really a great place to stay"
United States
Tyson
The price is ₩217,114
₩249,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Lobby

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,765 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is convenient repertory people who want to visit Seaworld."
United States
Bektursun
The price is ₩197,239
₩226,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Property grounds

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,650 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay. Would stay here again"
United States
Ariana
The price is ₩135,184
₩155,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
California Suites Hotel
Sports facility

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
2.5 star property
Aviara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel , good breakfast"
United States
Oleksandra
The price is ₩210,256
₩238,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
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Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

Cardiff State Beach

4.7/5 (113 reviews)
This laid-back stretch of Pacific coastline offers prime surfing at Cardiff Reef and fascinating tide pools to explore. Visit during low tide to discover colorful marine creatures clinging to the exposed rocks.
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Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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.

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San Elijo Beach, Cardiff By The Sea - CA

Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Town and Country San Diego

Town and Country San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to bring the kids or your ball team!"
Alysha 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Town and Country San Diego

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

3708 Plaza Dr Oceanside CA
The price is ₩106,306 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
₩106,306
₩119,822 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (1,346 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Located 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Best Western Seven Seas is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your trip to the area are Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area and San Diego Mission Bay Resort. See all available top hotels, or 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 reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
For more details about updating your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What's the best LGBTQ-friendly place to stay 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 pet-friendly accommodation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Where is the best place to stay near Encinitas Community Park?
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Encinitas Community Park. Another good option is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
What about the best place to stay close to Cardiff State Beach?
One of the top choices for your stay is Luxury Cardiff By-the-sea Ocean View Parkhouse, located next to Cardiff State Beach, and this 3.5-star vacation home offers private yards and free WiFi. Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and Cardiff by the Sea Lodge are two other good choices in the immediate area.
What are some accommodations with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Best Western Seven Seas: Hotel, 2-minute walk from Hotel Circle. Features 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and free self parking. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area and San Diego Mission Bay Resort are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best accommodation near San Diego International Airport (SAN)?
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina is a popular 4-star hotel featuring a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Diego Intl. Airport. Other places to stay near the airport are  Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station and Wyndham San Diego Bayside.
What is staying in Cardiff-by-the-Sea like?
Families will find kid-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 cafes. LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach are some of the top sights around the area. In Cardiff-by-the-Sea, there are 108 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What should I see while I'm 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 Encinitas Community Park. Additionally, you'll find LEGOLAND® California and Mission Bay in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Cardiff-by-the-Sea guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 13 inches.