Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundable
$116 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$133 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (3,622 reviews)
"The room was clean, however, it had ants. My only dislike is the amount of traffic in front of the motel. It’s hard to make a left turn to get onto I-8. The staff wasn’t the friendliest. Would probably not stay there again."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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! (1,885 reviews)
"We stay here often, lots to do! Swimming and pool area for the kids is great! Tip: use the golf cart shuttle to help you get to places on property such as the other pool area"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$385 nightly
The price is $443 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$443 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,487 reviews)
"The property needs a remodel The staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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! (1,770 reviews)
"I liked everything about the property except my room location was terrible. Right at the front by the street. Got very little sleep because of all the noise!"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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! (133 reviews)
"Right on the beach super clean just a really nice place"

Reviewed on Jun 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 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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