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An outdoor patio area with seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A reception area with a teal wall, a 'Signature' sign, and a counter with a computer.
A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a red-tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula
Temecula
United States
Charlene
$69 nightly
$77 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Signature Temecula
A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.
A dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.
A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
United States
Desirae
$167 nightly
$181 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.

3. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Alejandro
$301 nightly
$346 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Fireside Bar & Grill,' equipped with a computer and bar stools.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with a view of outdoor umbrellas.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
SAAD
$152 nightly
$175 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.

5. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
$96 nightly
$109 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round white table, wicker chairs, a macrame wall hanging, and a large window with skylights.

6. La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
Village of La Jolla
United States
Bryan
$199 nightly
$229 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Cove Suites
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.
A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

7. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
United States
Sean
$222 nightly
$256 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Carolina
$84 nightly
$97 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

9. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Andrew
$118 nightly
$134 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.
A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.
A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

10. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch
United States
Laurieanne
$250 nightly
$280 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
LEGOLAND California Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.

11. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Loan
$118 nightly
$136 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and two potted plants.

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Randall
$144 nightly
$165 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
A spacious hotel kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island.
A hotel with a beige facade, "Homewood Suites" signage, and a covered entrance area with seating.
A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and toiletries.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Robert
$144 nightly
$165 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
United States
Christine
$103 nightly
$116 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

15. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Shannon J
$142 nightly
$156 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.
A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Jonathan
$110 nightly
$121 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.
A landscaped garden with a pond, walking paths, and a building in the background.
A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo
United States
Isabel
$143 nightly
$163 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Antonio
$151 nightly
$165 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and palm trees.
A bar with multiple TVs, a variety of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, surrounded by a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the mountains.

19. Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Funner
United States
Erin
$142 nightly
$154 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A golf course with a clubhouse, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple holes, surrounded by residential areas and a highway.

20. Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Fallbrook
United States
Allana
$129 nightly
$139 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
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$143 nightly
$154 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
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$185 nightly
$213 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
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Lakehouse Resort

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$135 nightly
$146 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
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Nestled between rolling hills and blooming flower fields, this college town offers hiking trails and craft breweries within minutes of each other. Visit Double Peak Park for panoramic views, then explore the bustling farmers market where local vendors sell everything from fresh produce to handmade jewelry.

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LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

8/10 Good
"The Legoland Hotel combines some great features with a few odd peculiarities. The rooms are fabulously decorated and have lots of features that will appeal to children - bunkbeds, televisions, lego, and a rewarding puzzle. We had a knights and dragons room in the Castle Hotel, which was spacious and fun. It had a mini-fridge, which is good, but I think we would also have benefited from having a microwave. The room is pretty pricey for what you get, and parking at $40 a night is also pretty steep. But the benefit is that you are minutes from the front gate of Legoland and can enter the park early. The hotel has a good sized pool, which we did not use since we went to the water park in Legoland. It also has a couple of play structures which are good for a few minutes' play. Each day there are lego movies outside, which was a nice touch. The downsides: the check-in process is pretty impersonal and I found it a little difficult to find staff members to help with questions. Breakfast was included in our room rate but getting into breakfast at the restaurant was challenging: we needed to be ready to wait for around half an hour before sitting to breakfast. Since breakfast is a buffet I think it could be far better organized. It was a significant problem for us since we wanted to take advantage of the early entry to Legoland."
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay, with very friendly and helpful staff"
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Three Star Hotel Guide for San Marcos

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in San Marcos, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in San Marcos, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos, around 3 mi west of downtown San Marcos, is an Expedia guest favorite. Premium bedding and a firepit are among its many conveniences. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It offers a firepit and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is approximately 6 mi west of the city center.
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