Title: Cardiff-by-the-Sea Travel Guide: Best of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-By-The-Sea-Hotels.d9833.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-By-The-Sea-Holiday-Rentals.d9833.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cardiff-by-the-Sea Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cardiff-By-The-Sea.d9833.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cardiff-by-the-Sea Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-By-The-Sea.d9833.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cardiff-by-the-Sea Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Marcel Fuentes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/367e8f69fa9d0c3ae315aececf9854db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Marcel Fuentes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/367e8f69fa9d0c3ae315aececf9854db.jpg) ![Photo by Marcel Fuentes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f4678991609371f279180487a42eb407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Marcel Fuentes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f4678991609371f279180487a42eb407.jpg) ![Photo by Cat James](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ceede5a4d20d72cd65c7845e287c1764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Cat James](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ceede5a4d20d72cd65c7845e287c1764.jpg) ![Photo by trenton.badillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/054433924b9ffb7ff8d3090e55d26c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by trenton.badillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/054433924b9ffb7ff8d3090e55d26c9f.jpg) ![Photo by Svetlana Couture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d8cbe106a12c6a335c3f35703653978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Svetlana Couture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d8cbe106a12c6a335c3f35703653978.jpg) ## Visit Cardiff-by-the-Sea Things to do - Top hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea - Top Holiday Rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea ![Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11995/a4ea4fd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA 1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £118 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) "This place has a fantastic location, just a short drive to the 5 freeway and only about 4 minutes from to the beach. Plus, their breakfast is truly impressive, a lovely spread that really adds to the experience." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=11995&PinnedHotelID=11995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=9833) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15236/5afe6cec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA £104 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,549 reviews) "I love" Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=15236&PinnedHotelID=15236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=9833) ![Handlery Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8400/8374/ab6ccd55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Hotel 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (2,069 reviews) "Not a bad place. A bit expencive for the overall quality... but that is solely the fault of ownership... not the staff." Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=8374&PinnedHotelID=8374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=9833) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=8374&PinnedHotelID=8374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=9833) [See all 8,916 properties in Cardiff-by-the-Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=9833) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/793300/793240/7c465810_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort 3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA Stay at this 4-star 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,493 reviews) "We highly recommend this resort! Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Close to restaurants, everywhere is walkable." Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Hotels-Carlsbad-Inn-Beach-Resort.h793240.Hotel-Information) ![The Marbella](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65710000/65709600/65709559/fb5929ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Marbella 308 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ... 9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews) "Booked this hotel to celebrate my wife’s birthday and it was beyond amazing. Definitely booking again in the future." Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Hotels-The-Marbella.h65709559.Hotel-Information) !["Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45420000/45411300/45411201/3f5ce9b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### "Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo! San Diego, CA Stay at this beach holiday home in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews) "Beautiful home and great location for beach access. Close to everything we wanted to do on our vacation. Great for our large family! Floors were dirty due to sand residue and some minor things were broken but host was very responsive and helpful" Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Entire-Luxury-Beach-Home-Steps-From-Mission-Beach-With-Hot-Tub-Not-A-Condo.h45411201.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cardiff-by-the-Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=9833&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-State-Beach-Cardiff-by-the-Sea.d553248635976194778.Attraction) #### Encinitas Community Park Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Encinitas-Community-Park-Cardiff-by-the-Sea.d553248635928342983.Attraction) #### Eli Howard Surf School Enjoy a trip to Eli Howard Surf School and popular activities such as surfing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eli-Howard-Surf-School-Cardiff-by-the-Sea.d553248621532634470.Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169428/4add278e-78ce-44aa-b7e4-703b2249aec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California Resort £59 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) ![Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44925094/a39b4755-075d-4a08-81e0-eed0e4c82bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards £146 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chauffeured-adventure-to-local-san-diego-vineyards.a44925094.activity-details) ![Beachside Moped Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44884665/c9f9bf0a-8c08-417d-bc7e-a481352e8a8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beachside Moped Rentals £110 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beachside-moped-rentals.a44884665.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014179/2913330e-0f4b-475f-ac5f-85d973c8f530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-beach-cruiser-full-day-bike-rental.a48014179.activity-details) ![Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2896325/8d447ce7-8782-4e2b-8f59-3c09c7c1aef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/incredible-slot-canyons-to-the-pacific.a2896325.activity-details) ![Encinitas Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218332/be738713-5e48-4415-b3c4-0751d2e0c320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Encinitas Food Tour £71 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/encinitas-food-tour.a1218332.activity-details) [See all activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff-By-The-Sea.d9833.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cardiff-by-the-Sea ![Photo by Cyn Hop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c972dcf6ba6ab7cd299fc84572e51e37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solana Beach [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solana-Beach.dx6936) ![San Diego Botanic Garden which includes a pond and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/239000/239716-San-Diego-Botanic-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Encinitas [](https://expedia.co.uk/Encinitas.dx7846) - Cities near Cardiff-by-the-Sea - Places of interest [Solana Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Solana-Beach.dx6936)[Encinitas](https://expedia.co.uk/Encinitas.dx7846)[Rancho Santa Fe](https://expedia.co.uk/Rancho-Santa-Fe.dx9638) - [LEGOLAND® California](https://expedia.co.uk/LEGOLAND-California-Carlsbad.d6051767.Attraction) - [Mission Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Bay-San-Diego.d6185904.Attraction) - [Mission Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Central-Mission-Beach.d506109.Attraction) - [San Diego State University](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-State-University-Mid-City.d502542.Attraction) - [La Jolla Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Jolla-Cove-Village-of-La-Jolla.d6128302.Attraction) - [Mission Beach Boardwalk](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Boardwalk-Mission-Beach.d553248621555611892.Attraction) - [Torrey Pines Golf Course](https://expedia.co.uk/Torrey-Pines-Golf-Course-Torrey-Pines.d6128012.Attraction) - [Del Mar Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Del-Mar-Beach-Del-Mar.d6327817.Attraction) - [Belmont Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Belmont-Park-Mission-Beach.d6068527.Attraction) - [Oceanside Pier](https://expedia.co.uk/Oceanside-Pier-Townsite.d6193767.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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