Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cliff with vegetation and palm trees.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a wooden boardwalk along a cliff.
A rocky beach with palm trees and cliffs.
A beach with palm trees silhouetted against a sunset sky.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a rocky hillside with sparse vegetation.
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$269 nightly
The price is $309 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$309 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (2,764 reviews)
"Best hotel in mission bay!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$151 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$174 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,846 reviews)
"We regret to inform you that our recent stay resulted in bed bug bites sustained by my son and wife. We are profoundly disappointed by this experience and urge you to address this matter promptly. We kindly request that you ensure the suitability of the room for future guests. We are extremely ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$97 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (3,747 reviews)
"I asked for extra pillows and blankets, they have me a single blanket that was stiff. The ac unit was broken but still ran the cold air. Good parking."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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! (1,805 reviews)
"Rooms are nice but may be looking at the stairwell or elevator the whole time. What is missing from the hotel description is that only one building is hotel and the other two are timeshare. This translates to an amazing sense of entitlement among people staying there. You have no chance of getting ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

2.5 out of 5
550 Via De La Valle Solana Beach CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Solana Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack are ...
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar 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 Strand Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"The unit was very comfortable and met our expectations. Some sort of continental breakfast would have been nice."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

The Marbella
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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