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
$304 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$349 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (2,732 reviews)
"the property did not meet my expectations. The resort was very large, our room smelled of mold, and we had to change rooms. We were charged an additional $50 per day for parking, even though a car was necessary because the property is far from everything. There was no coffee shop, and the only food ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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
$294 nightly
The price is $318 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$318 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,952 reviews)
"The resort is great. However, I did not like the deception tactic they utilized to make you buy their timeshare. The resort staff made it seem that you are going to receive a tour of the facility. Instead, you were directed to their sales office where aggressive salesmen attempted to sell you their ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$142 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (3,719 reviews)
"It was nice to have a restaurant on property since I was having surgery and my family stayed there"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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! (1,786 reviews)
"Loud!!!!! Kids running and screaming! Good for families traveling with kids 5 and under. Overpriced! Not clean! No ocean view even if you book it!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Wave Crest Resort

Wave Crest Resort

3 out of 5
1400 Ocean Avenue Del Mar CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful pool and hot tub, with parking and quiet at night"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Wave Crest 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! (137 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. I had my morning coffee on the ocean front community patio every morning."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 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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