What can I expect from a motel trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 51 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast. When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. In the larger area, popular places to visit include Legoland California, La Jolla Cove and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base.

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. Beginning in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic US Route 66.

What are the best motels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Here are some of our customers’ favourite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 San Diego - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley Located 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Pleasant Inn : A 24-hour front desk along with freebies such as breakfast, WiFi and self-parking are available during your stay. Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 14 mi (22.5 km) away. Good Nite Inn San Diego near SeaWorld : Enjoy access to the free WiFi, parking and laundry facilities. Located 18.6 mi (30 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The Atwood : Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) away. A restaurant and an outdoor pool are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as free WiFi. Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley : 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

What can I do in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

In this family-friendly area, enjoy its beautiful beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Favourite places in and around Cardiff-by-the-Sea include Legoland California, La Jolla Cove and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach and Encinitas Community Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Birch Aquarium and Sealife Aquarium. While you're exploring the area, consider visiting Swamis Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

What's the seasonal weather like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temp of 24°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 9°C. Average annual rainfall for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 233.10 mm.

How should I get around Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Fly into San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), which is located 20.3 mi (32.6 km) away. You can also search for flights into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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: If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 51 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast. When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. In the larger area, popular places to visit include Legoland California, La Jolla Cove and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base.
: Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. Beginning in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic US Route 66.
: Here are some of our customers’ favourite motels to book in the larger area.\n\nMotel 6 San Diego - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley\n\n* Located 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea\n* Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.\n\n<br />\n\nPleasant Inn: A 24-hour front desk along with freebies such as breakfast, WiFi and self-parking are available during your stay. Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 14 mi (22.5 km) away. Good Nite Inn San Diego near SeaWorld: Enjoy access to the free WiFi, parking and laundry facilities. Located 18.6 mi (30 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The Atwood: Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) away. A restaurant and an outdoor pool are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as free WiFi. Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley: 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
: In this family-friendly area, enjoy its beautiful beaches and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Favourite places in and around Cardiff-by-the-Sea include Legoland California, La Jolla Cove and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach and Encinitas Community Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Birch Aquarium and Sealife Aquarium. While you’re exploring the area, consider visiting Swamis Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach.
: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temp of 24°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 9°C. Average annual rainfall for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 233.10 mm.
: Fly into San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), which is located 20.3 mi (32.6 km) away. You can also search for flights into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.