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A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.
A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.
A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
1.7 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Jacklyn
£296
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Twelve Senses Retreat
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, round tables, and striped umbrellas.
Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.

2. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
0.3 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Scott
£200
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
8.8 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Phu
£115
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.
A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

4. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
8.8 mi from Cardiff State Beach
Mexico
Juan
£126
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
West Inn & Suites
An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.
A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.
A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

5. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
8.7 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Nicole
£104
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Lakehouse Resort
An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.
A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
10.9 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Paula
£118
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.
A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.
A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

7. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
8.9 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Jonathan
£91
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.
A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

8. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
8.1 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Scott
£114
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
11.1 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Carolina
£73
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a chalkboard with motivational writing.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott with a parking lot and palm trees.
An electric vehicle charging station on a sidewalk with a building and greenery in the background.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista
9.4 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Bianca
£101
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista
A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.
A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.
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11. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
4.5 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Thomas
£108
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a swimming pool and a building with multiple balconies.

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
7.4 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Angelica
£115
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
8.3 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Christopher
£157
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A nighttime view of a building entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and benches.
A spacious living area with a pool table, a sofa, and a red armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining table and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative wall with hexagonal mirrors.

14. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
2.7 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Shelly
£115
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.
A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A sign for Leucadia Beach Inn with a palm tree logo, indicating a beach resort.

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
4.1 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
margaret
£71
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Leucadia Beach Inn
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.
A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.
A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
7.2 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Andrew
£111
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
A laundry room with multiple washing machines and dryers, wooden flooring, and a modern design.
A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.
A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
10.2 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
david
£95
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.
A modern hotel lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a seating area, and a buffet table.
A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
9.6 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Jane
£131
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Room
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel dining area with a long communal table, individual tables, and blue chairs.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden accent wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
9.6 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Johnathan
£129
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.
A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.
An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

20. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
3.1 mi from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Steven
£87
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.
Twelve Senses Retreat
9.8
Exceptional
45 reviews
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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
8.6
Excellent
829 reviews
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An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
9.8
Exceptional
2,180 reviews
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.
West Inn & Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,064 reviews
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An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.
Lakehouse Resort
9.2
Wonderful
1,901 reviews
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Top Cardiff State Beach Hotel Reviews

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The privacy and location were absolutely amazing! Very clean and serene."
Billy 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing place to stay very clean n staff awesome"
Antonio 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We stay here every year. Love this place and the walk ability!"
Brittany 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The property is unique and the view from the roof is spectacular. I place to relax and be mindful. Rooms are beautiful and don’t feel like a hotel, but a bedroom at home. Breakfast could be better, but then again, there are places nearby to go to and have breakfast."
Jill 5-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great time at this property. Location was wonderful and the host was very responsive. We hope to be back again sometime soon."
M K. 3-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

8/10 Good
"Our host Matt went above and beyond to assist us with any issues that came up. He was a truly extraordinary host, gracious, welcoming, and eager to make our stay at his lovely home as comfortable as possible. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable, and the kitchen is equipped with every item you might wish to have (including multiple methods of coffee makers). Our extended family felt very relaxed and grateful to experience coastal living with breathtaking views. Thank you, Matt!"
Sharon C. 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.
Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and comfortable, the room set up is a little weird and the view and vicinity to the beach is not exactly ad portrayed. A great property though."
Justin M. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay. Property description is accurate and host was responsive."
Kristin D. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and nice. You can hear the freeway in the backyard. The interior is super clean and has lots of beds. The grill was great"
Thomas M. 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Other attractions near Cardiff State Beach

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.
Photo by Marcel Fuentes

San Elijo State Beach

9.2/10 (76 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at San Elijo State Beach, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hilly landscape.

Tide Beach Park

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tide Beach Park during your trip to Solana Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Three people standing on a beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
Photo by Vicki Kershaw

Solana Beach

9.6/10 (72 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Solana Beach during your trip to Solana Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
Photo by trenton.badillo

Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Swamis Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
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Eli Howard Surf School

8.6/10 (17 reviews)
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.
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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)
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.
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Elks Lodge

Elks Lodge is just one of the places to see in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Trios Gallery

7.8/10 (7 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Trios Gallery in Solana Beach. In the area, take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cardiff State Beach?
Cardiff State Beach is located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Cardiff State Beach?
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cardiff State Beach. Another good option is Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Cardiff State Beach?
Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cardiff State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cardiff State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Cardiff State Beach.
What can I see and do near Cardiff State Beach?
You can catch a show at Belly Up, The Sound and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park and Seagrove Park. Solana Beach, Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.