Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cliff with vegetation and palm trees.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a wooden boardwalk along a cliff.
A rocky beach with palm trees and cliffs.
A beach with palm trees silhouetted against a sunset sky.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a rocky hillside with sparse vegetation.
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$325 nightly
The price is $374 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$374 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (2,705 reviews)
"Undisclosed fees added $50 plus a night. Indigent tax"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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
$286 nightly
The price is $309 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$309 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,965 reviews)
"Check in time is 4:00 p.m. We arrived at 5:20 and were told our room was not ready. We were given a card to come back and oick up our room keys, which was after 7:00 p.m. that evening. Check in was NOT great!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$104 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$119 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,743 reviews)
"My family and I had a good experience at this hotel, if I am ever in the area I wouldn’t mind staying at this hotel again"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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! (1,790 reviews)
"Property well maintained, however was not aware until checki-in/arrival this was also a time-share property. Expedia dropped the ball on that, BIG time bc if I had known I would've bypassed it all together! Rooms 4 guests are old, had a strong, damp, mold-type odor, & custodian services had 2b requested. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Wave Crest Resort

Wave Crest Resort

3 out of 5
1400 Ocean Avenue Del Mar CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful pool and hot tub, with parking and quiet at night"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Wave Crest 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! (138 reviews)
"Great location for ocean views. Very close to the beach and pier. Could hear the waves from our room. Had to walk (or drive) a block or so up for store and restaurants. The unit had everything we needed, with the exception of pots & pans. If you are on the 2 or 3 floors, there is an outside staircase. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Marbella
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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