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! (2,727 reviews)
"Unexpected $50 nightly per car parking fee and an add on $50 per day resort fee. It's a good place but no longer worth the add on fees."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 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! (1,945 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time. Stayed at a few nights on top of the hill in the new renovated rooms, had a great kitchen, fridge, dishwasher everything we needed! Washer and dryer was a big plus! The view from our room was beautiful. Clean rooms! Only complaint was the room was not ready for us and traveling ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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
$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! (3,711 reviews)
"The Staff is great, every one of them. The grounds are very meticulously maintained by the attentive groundskeepers (who are also very nice). The shower was fantastic! Excellent water pressure 👌 and the food was very good quality 👌 We’ve been here before, and we’ll be back for sure!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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! (1,785 reviews)
"Close to the ocean though you must navigate lots of stairs or take a mile away ramp to avoid the stairs. Room and bathroom are clean and decent but are becoming very dated and need refreshing (carpet, flooring, paint). Staff are courteous. At 9pm our family were finishing a game of cards in the common ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 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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