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
$98 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$113 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (3,575 reviews)
"Had a bar a bit older hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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
$254 nightly
The price is $275 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$275 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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! (1,860 reviews)
"Check-in was extremely frustrating and took over 1 hr and 20 mins to get through the line, and it was clear others had been waiting even longer. What made it more difficult was seeing several employees at the desks not actively helping guests; some were on their phones or chatting, and even a manager ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S San Diego CA
$98 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$113 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,754 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional and very helpful everything was perfect for an older building it is worth the money nothing but peace and quiet will definitely stay again when I go back to San Diego in 4 months for my daughter's wedding see you soon"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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! (1,762 reviews)
"We understand check in is at 4 but were disappointed rooms weren’t ready before ( usually they are , but that’s on us ). Room was super noisy , street noise on one side , people walking the halls on the other and people above us (no naps for us ). Was an ok stay just not the vibe we had hoped ..."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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 LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"Excellent space well equipped kitchenette a real plus! Dog friendly a real plus! Beautiful beach front. Great bbq grill and fire pit. Well equipped. Chairs umbrellas surfboards boogie boards awesome place."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 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 Carlsbad State Beach are ...
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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