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! (1,888 reviews)
"This is a tough review for me because there is nothing negative to say. The staff is really great, everywhere is very clean, and there are an abundance of things to do. We stayed in a Villa suite and it was comfortable. I especially like that the bathrooms have real doors and separate door for the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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
$325 nightly
The price is $374 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$374 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (2,653 reviews)
"Paradise Point has a beautiful property and grounds, and the main pool was a lot of fun for our family. The island-style atmosphere is unique and relaxing, and the location is convenient for visiting San Diego attractions. That said, for the price, I expected a bit more. Complimentary breakfast would ..."

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! (2,173 reviews)
"We like the property, but the beach in the bay is really not swimmable, it was great. We were walking distance to Mission Beach, which was beautiful. Very difficult to get a reservation or a table at the pizza restaurant. The hotel itself was very well-maintained and we will definitely stay ..."

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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