Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
$146 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$161 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Its good for the price."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$126 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,832 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Handlery Hotel
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
$180 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$207 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,864 reviews)
"The place was well kept"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews)
"Perfect location! Everyone really nice!! It was such a good time!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The Marbella
The Marbella
3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
"Very nice place. Amazing view."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

The Marbella
Boutique Luxury in Upscale Area with Private Entry & Bath, Villa A
Boutique Luxury in Upscale Area with Private Entry & Bath, Villa A
SAN DIEGO
Stay at this villa in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Great Spot
"Beautiful location and everything was clean and nice."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Boutique Luxury in Upscale Area with Private Entry & Bath, Villa A
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Popular places to visit

An early sunset in Cardiff makes everything alright. Best times to catch a sunset here is in fall.

Cardiff State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cardiff State Beach

Encinitas Community Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

Encinitas Community Park

Eli Howard Surf School

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Eli Howard Surf School and popular activities like surfing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Eli Howard Surf School

Things to do

Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

$149
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

$78
per adult
Encinitas Food Tour
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

$246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
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Reviews of Cardiff-by-the-Sea

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
35
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
7
1 - Terrible 9%

5/5 - Excellent

Brooke

A couple miles North on Pacific Coast Highway in Encinitas has some wonderful restaurants, shops and nightlife. I enjoyed biking there. Moonlight Beach is also. The BEST ice cream is at Handels Ice Cream. Try S’mores or Key Like Pie flavor.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice Place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great spot

3/5 - Okay

JT

Update your facilities.

3/5 - Okay

DiDi

Very crowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I wish i knew about the remodling and pool being closed

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