Cardiff-by-the-Sea Travel Guide

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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
The price is £119 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£119
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
Everything is organized and clean. Very nice front desk staff. Came in having horrible leg cramps and he offered me two bananas for no fee right away! It really helped me to sleep that night.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £172 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£172
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (2,430 reviews)
Great family place to stay.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 £62 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£62
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,245 reviews)
Very nice. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,656 reviews)
Your staff was so friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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 Strand Beach and Oceanside Pier are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Loved the location! And, it was a cozy place.Negatives:-Cleaning product smell on arrival was strong-Needed more instructions on working the keypad. Without a neighbor we would have been stuck. -Shower soap, condition and shampoo smelled nasty. Couldn’t use. -Would have been nice to have one chair ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Modern Beachfront Cottage
50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC

Encinitas CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Encinitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State ...
10/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
The perfect place to relax and enjoy the ocean in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC
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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