Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$98 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$113 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (3,609 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious room. Staff allowed us to check in a bit early. Our young kids were tired and staff was kind and accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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
$264 nightly
The price is $285 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$285 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,877 reviews)
"Overall we have a great time when we come here. I’m not sure what had happened last time we had to wait over an hour for our room to be ready. Not so easy with a car full of food because we were not wanting to leave the property after arriving. Not being able to settle in to are rooms was not so ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$297 nightly
The price is $342 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$342 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,474 reviews)
"This property is in a beautiful place. The restaurant the staff was quite friendly I believe the pool area tile and grouting needs to be updated. It’s looking a little worn."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay 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.
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! (1,769 reviews)
"I liked everything about the property except my room location was terrible. Right at the front by the street. Got very little sleep because of all the noise!"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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 LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"great location, great apartment. It does have garage parking, but the garage is narrow and has a manual garage door, so be careful puing in/out and opening /closing the garage door.."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 Harbor and Oceanside Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Wonderful, relaxing and absolutely perfect few days in this cute little cottage! The host was very kind, communicative and available if needed. It was clean, just steps from the ocean and had everything we needed. We will be making this our regular getaway spot in Oceanside. Loved everything about ..."

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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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