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1. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (679 reviews)
"This was my third time staying here and I will return on my next visit to California. Nice clean room with amazing view. Plus a 2 minute walk to the beach, can’t beat that!"
United States
raymond
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,386 reviews)
"Very clean, and the staff very kind."
United States
Jeanette
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

3. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (348 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking was super easy and the motel was super close to the beach."
United States
Lilliana
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel

4. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,136 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was helpful."
United States
Sitlali
$62 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

5. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,071 reviews)
"Another great stay, at the BEST budget-friendly hotel in Escondido!"
United States
Kimberly
$67 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Love that there were a lot of different places within walking distance."
United States
Pedro
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (908 reviews)
"Amazing"
United States
Ashley
$68 nightly
The price is $77
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

8. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (489 reviews)
"Clean, friendly"
United States
Debra
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge

9. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and the rooms are clean"
United States
Kaitlin
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel

10. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (685 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn

11. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (605 reviews)
"Love the location and live plants on the property"
United States
Evelyn
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"GOOD PLACE FOR A SHORT STAY"
United States
Jacqueline
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

13. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (165 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Motel

14. Motel 6 Carlsbad East, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad East, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,973 reviews)
"Nice location rooms were nice"
United States
Shane
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad East, CA - Near Legoland

15. Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (177 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn

16. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.2 out of 10, (701 reviews)
"Must of the amenities work for a quiet stay personal was so helpful and there is restaurants close by and parks is close to the freeway"
United States
Luis
Vista Inn Motel

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. A nice place to stay for price."
United States
Patricia
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United States
Philip
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

19. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
6.8 out of 10, (1,762 reviews)
"Such a great location"
United States
Brendan
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Victor
$99 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

A wooden sign with 'Welcome to CARDIFF By the Sea' written on it.

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Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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