Cardiff-by-the-Sea Travel Guide

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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
The price is £173 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£173
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,835 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the mountain villas and the nearby pool was awesome also had a splash pad, and a grill nearby to order food and drinks. The only bummer was there is no in room dining service which is something we like to do while on vacation but it was easy enough to order something from a delivery ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £225 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
£225
4 Jun - 5 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,605 reviews)
"Staff , property , amenities were all wonderful. The tidal restaurant was AMAZING!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is £72 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£72
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,551 reviews)
"Everything was great except the beds didn't have blankets just a sheet! Cafe was wonderful and food was great. Doesn't show there a 150 upfront deposit stated anywhere after I purchased through Expedia and nothing was posted at the desk. other then that will be staying again great for a solo person ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,754 reviews)
"We thought this place was great! It was our 23rd wedding anniversary. Clean, really nice staff all the way around, right smack in the middle of Carlsbad Village, ocean right there, really nice grounds-pool foosball table, jacuzzi with an ocean view...the only reason we haven't stayed here more is ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The Marbella

The Marbella

3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand Oceanside CA
Stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"I wish we could choose the floor we wanted to be on. Theres no way to choose our rooms. We are 4 elderly ladies and could have used the extra room to have had moved around in. But overall we did have a great time at this location. Some rooms get garage parking while othets get street parking. Parking ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Marbella
Modern Beachfront Cottage

Modern Beachfront Cottage

Oceanside CA
Stay at this beach cottage in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Wonderful, relaxing and absolutely perfect few days in this cute little cottage! The host was very kind, communicative and available if needed. It was clean, just steps from the ocean and had everything we needed. We will be making this our regular getaway spot in Oceanside. Loved everything about ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Modern Beachfront Cottage
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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