Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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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! (2,662 reviews)
"The convenience of being right on the beach can’t be beat! But the rooms definitely need some updating and the air conditioner was full of dust. Overall, my family had a great time at the pool, beach, and sports courts."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$120 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,654 reviews)
"The place is charming and a bit vintage, not at all antiseptic! It’s unique. Briana and Josh at the front desk were kind and helpful. The little Mexican restaurant Los Palmitos, that Briana suggested was perfect for an affordable, delicious meal in good company, watching Mexico play in the World ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

California Suites Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$327 nightly
The price is $376 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$376 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (2,187 reviews)
"The Bahia Resort met my expectations. I wanted something private and on a beach. This property offered both amenities with the added bonus of a bar on the beach. The option to add activities to the reservation also made it feel special. We opted for the fire pit (booked through a separate company). ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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! (1,775 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms clean. Family friendly. Lots of activity for kids. Easy and convenient with chairs umbrellas etc for beach. Nice Mexican restaurant on site. All of downtown Carlsbad walkable."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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! (135 reviews)
"I’ll be back!! It was perfect!!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 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 ...
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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