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
$283 nightly
The price is $326 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$326 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (2,778 reviews)
"First time experience, it was a nice stay with my partner. Will be coming again for another fun trip."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$100 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$115 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (2,783 reviews)
"Overall it was nice and quiet to stayed."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

California Suites Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$292 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,459 reviews)
"Horrible service besides at the Firefly restaurant, wifi didn’t work the entire time we were there and there was no service staff specifically Alexander just said it is what it is so you have to deal with it. Room was outdated and poorly cleaned."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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! (1,801 reviews)
"Realize that for $300+ in high season you are getting Holiday Inn quality rooms in a time share type complex on a very busy street. But there aren’t many better options and it is in the heart of the village."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 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
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
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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