Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
Fully refundable
$204 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$221 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,840 reviews)
"Such a great experience from check in to check out. Staff were kind, helpful and friendly. Amenities were great! First time visitors and will definitely be back."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$248 nightly
The price is $285 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$285 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,607 reviews)
"Loved that you could stay on site if you choose with multiple places to eat. Only issue we had & I should have reported it, but a few of the outlets did not work."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 27 to May 28
$94 total
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,544 reviews)
"The room we stayed in was two double beds. The room was very tiny, the fridge did not get cold and the bathroom was super tiny and out dated. For some reason the sink faucet was very little. If I could choose a different place to spend $400 I would have picked somewhere else. Good if you need a quick ..."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,750 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The only drawback I found was all the stairs to the beach. Lots of good restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The Marbella

The Marbella

3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"I wish we could choose the floor we wanted to be on. Theres no way to choose our rooms. We are 4 elderly ladies and could have used the extra room to have had moved around in. But overall we did have a great time at this location. Some rooms get garage parking while othets get street parking. Parking ..."

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

The Marbella
Modern Beachfront Cottage

Modern Beachfront Cottage

Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Wonderful, relaxing and absolutely perfect few days in this cute little cottage! The host was very kind, communicative and available if needed. It was clean, just steps from the ocean and had everything we needed. We will be making this our regular getaway spot in Oceanside. Loved everything about ..."

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Modern Beachfront Cottage
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.

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