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.
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
$334 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$361 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,925 reviews)
"Overall a good experience. The room was large and well stocked. I did find some hair in the bathroom but wasn’t a big deal. The restaurant was severely understaffed, that’s the only place to get a Starbucks coffee at the moment with the cafe market being renovated and it took close to 30 mins for ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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
$318 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$365 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (2,708 reviews)
"I didnt like the fact that Barefoot Bar restrooms weren’t very clean or attractive. Also our room cleaner didn’t come at all one day, and she never changed our sheets (once we told her they didn’t need to be changed, but that was just once and she never changed them at all.)"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$146 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,779 reviews)
"We had the best stay - staff was amazing and helpful , breakfast was chefs kiss and best part is how close it is to amusement parks and Old town San Diego . I would 100% recommend this place especially the room with 2 queen beds and a bunk bed if you have children with you"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
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! (1,782 reviews)
"We love this place, it is very close to the beach and has good chill vibes"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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! (136 reviews)
"Everything except the fact that we called a handful of times and never got an answer everything was great."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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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