San Elijo State Beach

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.
A lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a sunset over the ocean.
A sunset over a coastal city with palm trees, a church, and parked cars.
A sunset over a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A surfer riding a wave at sunset.

Things to do

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

£18
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

£29
per adult
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

£31
per adult
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

£11
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

£66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
Dr. Seuss and Cat in the Hat Sculpture

UC San Diego Campus Campus Adventure

£7
per adult
UC San Diego Campus Campus Adventure
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The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was £2,026, price is now £1,234 per person
£1,234
per person
28 Nov - 5 Dec
found 16 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,586 reviews)
Would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was £2,157, price is now £1,550 per person
£1,550
per person
28 Nov - 5 Dec
found 16 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,523 reviews)

Hotel Z

Hotel Z

3 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was £1,706, price is now £1,261 per person
£1,261
per person
28 Nov - 5 Dec
found 16 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,167 reviews)
The Staff was really nice. They offer you a free beverage and water refill. The room was very clean too.

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Tours & day trips

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £11 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Carlsbad Food Tour

Carlsbad Food Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 168 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £70 per adult
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Water activities

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £82 per adult
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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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Top Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3 out of 5
142 Chesterfield Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2 out of 5
133 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

Encinitas CA
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Cardiff CA
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach
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