Title: Downtown Encinitas Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Encinitas, Encinitas Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Encinitas](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Encinitas-Hotels.d977342867481776128.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Encinitas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Encinitas.d7846.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown Encinitas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Encinitas.d977342867481776128.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Encinitas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Encinitas.d977342867481776128.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Encinitas Travel Guide ## Encinitas ## Visit Downtown Encinitas Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Encinitas travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Encinitas.dx7846) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Self Realization Fellowship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635931529333/1ad3109b-6fc7-4e57-899b-ed7f28cc3697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Realization Fellowship You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a stop at Self Realization Fellowship. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Self-Realization-Fellowship-Encinitas.d553248635931529333.Attraction) ![Moonlight State Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7846/e000d9b5-54c8-4403-a8aa-3e4b33859507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moonlight State Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Moonlight State Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moonlight-State-Beach-Encinitas.d6262052.Attraction) ![San Diego Botanic Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262060/4cb9f578-50e3-4e27-a42c-400c27e5aac3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Botanic Garden Tour this enchanting garden that hosts lush shady corners, exotic garden designs and a huge collection of plant species from around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Botanic-Garden-Encinitas.d6262060.Attraction) ![Leucadia State Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7846/3bac51f1-1a55-4a18-b39d-389a9e116129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leucadia State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Leucadia State Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leucadia-State-Beach-Encinitas.d553248635983993062.Attraction) ![South Ponto Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/fc626877-a7f3-44fa-b527-1d54fcc78da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Ponto Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Ponto Beach during your trip to Encinitas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Ponto-Beach-Encinitas.d628352236596883456.Attraction) ![View of Egmond aan Zee; Shutterstock ID 742804531; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976468463/ba06c066-b137-443c-8c68-6b0292fbedcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beacon Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beacon Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beacon-Beach-Encinitas.d553248635976468463.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 £67 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.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) ![Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165271/65d19ed5-bd6d-404f-ba37-ab0c1e87e0a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-skimboard-rental.a48165271.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48290375/e2c862f9-c282-4a98-96d2-d1930538c067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-surfboard-rentals.a48290375.activity-details) ![Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4998302/c828c697-f673-4566-8575-10dff191521b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego £31 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/heritage-park-old-town-walking-ghost-tour-in-san-diego.a4998302.activity-details) ![Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45055755/2a978fdc-cc51-4554-af35-0c272a3929a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paranormal-investigation-history-ghost-tour-old-town-san-diego.a45055755.activity-details) [See all activities in Encinitas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Encinitas.d7846.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Encinitas ![The Encinitan Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18800/18737/4fe0c2fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Encinitan Hotel & Suites 85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA £118 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,444 reviews) Good place, nothing crazy but priced fairly! Short walk to the beach and downtown was killer for us! Staff is nice and the housekeepers do a great job. We spent most of our time at moonlight beach and at the shops and restaurants downtown. The Encinitian was a great place to stay between adventures! ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=18737&PinnedHotelID=18737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977342867481776128) ![Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/cb37254c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA £119 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (1,671 reviews) Told we were getting a golf course view - they put us in a basement room with no view whatsoever, the view was a window well. The kid activities are not free, everything is an additional fee. We were also told housekeeping was coming on the third day of our stay, they did not show up. The fire alarm ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=59916&PinnedHotelID=59916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977342867481776128) ![Paradise Point Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3731/d0f041ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise Point Resort & Spa 1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA £248 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,478 reviews) overwhelmingly beautiful property and friendly staff Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=3731&PinnedHotelID=3731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977342867481776128) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15236/aa48478b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar 11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA £133 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,229 reviews) Everything was great except the parking. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=15236&PinnedHotelID=15236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977342867481776128) ![Bahia Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18300/18241/1b98f5a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bahia Resort Hotel 998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA £246 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,938 reviews) Beautiful hotel, we really enjoyed our stay and the dog friendly options. We will be back. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=18241&PinnedHotelID=18241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977342867481776128) ![The Dana on Mission Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40953/8e8c5197_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dana on Mission Bay 1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA £176 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,194 reviews) We enjoyed walking along the harbor Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=40953&PinnedHotelID=40953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977342867481776128) [See all 7,570 properties in Downtown Encinitas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=977342867481776128) 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. ## Check Downtown Encinitas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=977342867481776128&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=977342867481776128&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=977342867481776128&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=977342867481776128&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=977342867481776128&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=977342867481776128&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Encinitas ![Fire in the Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180770/c8aca4d1-60ec-4e3c-ba4d-ce3770e85f98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Leucadia 3.5/5(3 area reviews) The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Grandview Surf Beach might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Encinitas-Leucadia.dx180770) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Olivenhain Olivenhain might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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