Top 10 Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 92007

3.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (141 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Swamis Beach, Moonlight State …

$129
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

717 S Highway 101, Solana Beach 92075

3.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (485 reviews)

Located off Historic Highway 101 in Solana Beach, this 2-story hotel is less than 2 blocks from the ocean and within 4 blocks …

$134
Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites at Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites at Moonlight Beach

85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas 92024-3625

3.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (83 reviews)

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Moonlight State Beach, San Diego Botanic Garden, and Swamis …

$140
Hilton San Diego Del Mar
Hilton San Diego Del Mar

15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar 92014

4.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (1,347 reviews)

Across the road from the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack, this contemporary California low-rise is a mile from the beach …

$152
Leucadia Beach Inn
Leucadia Beach Inn

1322 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024

2.5 out of 5.0
4.1 out of 5 (138 reviews)

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Moonlight State Beach, Swamis Beach, and San Diego Botanic Garden …

$85
Quality Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
Quality Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

607 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas 92024

2.0 out of 5.0
3.8 out of 5 (187 reviews)

One mile from the beach and 5 minutes to Legoland and the Botanical Gardens. Conveniently located near the Carlsbad Premium …

$60
Portofino Beach Inn
Portofino Beach Inn

186 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024

2.0 out of 5.0
2.7 out of 5 (354 reviews)

This Encinitas boutique hotel is set right off historic coastal Highway 101, 2.5 blocks from Moonlight Beach, 10 miles from …

$63
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

1444 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024

2.0 out of 5.0
3.5 out of 5 (701 reviews)

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Moonlight State Beach, Swamis Beach, and San Diego Botanic Garden …

$49
Morgan Run Club and Resort - A Golf and Spa Resort
Morgan Run Club and Resort - A Golf and Spa Resort

5690 Cancha De Golf, Rancho Santa Fe 92091

3.5 out of 5.0
3.8 out of 5 (1,275 reviews)

Located in the suburbs of San Diego, this resort is 2 miles from the village of Rancho Santa Fe, 3 miles from Del Mar Beach …

$109
L'Auberge Del Mar - Destination Hotels & Resorts
L'Auberge Del Mar - Destination Hotels & Resorts

1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014

5.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (407 reviews)

Set in a prestigious seaside village, this Del Mar resort is 1 block from the beach, 4 miles from Torrey Pines Golf Course …

$299

Recent Reviews in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Beautiful hotel by the ocean

5 out of 5

Gorgeous views from our ocean view room. Facilities were wonderful. Worth every penny.

A verified traveler from Sacramento, CA stayed at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina


Posted 20 hours ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 out of 5

We did order lunch by the poolside I would not recommend doing so . The chicken wrap was all dark meat and the Cuban sandwich was not very good . Drinks however were excellent ! So many other great restaurants to chose from adventure out :)

A verified traveler stayed at The Dana on Mission Bay, BW Premier Collection


Posted 22 hours ago

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Guide

From the cheap and cheerful to the more upmarket, Cardiff-by-the-Sea has a terrific range of quality lodging options. Spend some time exploring our 30 accommodation options, all of which can be found within a 6-mile away from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Another alternative is the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, which is located 7 miles away. The Pantai Inn and the Lodge at Torrey Pines are other alternative accommodation options worth checking out around Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

After you've enjoyed Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you should leave time visit the other cultural and scenic attractions of the Southern California area. Southern California has beaches and mountains, and commonly visited Southern California tourist sights include art galleries. Fun-loving visitors can also enjoy snowboarding, skiing and rock climbing here.

Encinitas is 3 miles to the south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea and is home to the San Diego Botanic Garden, Moonlight State Beach and Swamis Beach. Some of our recommended Encinitas accommodation options include the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego and Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club. Alternatively, you could consider staying at Del Mar, 4 miles to the north of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, where you can choose from the L'Auberge Del Mar - Destination Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar. The Del Mar Horse Park and Del Mar Beach are just some of the more popular sites to explore when you're in Del Mar.

La Jolla is positioned 11 miles from Cardiff-by-the-Sea. While you are here, why not check out the La Jolla Cove, Birch Aquarium and Windansea Beach. You can also check out the Mount Soledad and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. If you'd like to stay in La Jolla, check out the rates and amenities at the Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove and Grande Colonial Hotel.

McClellan-Palomar Airport is the most used airport for flying into and leaving Cardiff-by-the-Sea. It is 7 miles away. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego or Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club.

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