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
$304 nightly
The price is $329 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$329 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,891 reviews)
"Family oriented."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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
$317 nightly
The price is $364 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$364 total
Jun 30 - Jul 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! (2,657 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here for over 10+ years. Still an amazing choice for us. Please work on the landscaping. It used to look more lush."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$345 nightly
The price is $396 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$396 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,176 reviews)
"The property grounds were OK, the room was disgusting. Carpet was dirty and stained, small room, old dingy wallpaper, leaky tub with mold on ceiling and not enough outlets. We also encountered a cockroach in the room in the middle of the night. Overall the room was gross, I advised staff the next ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Bahia Resort 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! (1,772 reviews)
"The staff was very kind, professional and accommodating. The location of the property is excellent and is easy walking distance (across the street) from the beach, restaurants and shops. Our room was large and had a view of the ocean from over the pool and grassy open area. Parking was easily accessible ..."

Reviewed on Jun 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 Oceanside Beach and LEGOLAND® California are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"The place was okay it just wasn’t what we saw in the pictures."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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 Oceanside Harbor are located ...
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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