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
$325 nightly
The price is $374 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$374 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! (2,743 reviews)
"The resort needs to be updated. The bathrooms were dated and one tiny shelf in the shower for toiletries. Housecleaning was horrible. Everytime they cleaned, they left an empty toilet paper roll and no extra rolls. One day they left no shower gel. And we ordered an extra blanket and pillows our first ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,962 reviews)
"The property was nice and kept clean. The staff by the pool were the only ones we interacted with. They were very friendly and made my family happy. The process to check in took for ever."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$104 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$119 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 a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,742 reviews)
"It’s A good value. Some what shopworn. But it met our needs."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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! (1,790 reviews)
"Property well maintained, however was not aware until checki-in/arrival this was also a time-share property. Expedia dropped the ball on that, BIG time bc if I had known I would've bypassed it all together! Rooms 4 guests are old, had a strong, damp, mold-type odor, & custodian services had 2b requested. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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! (138 reviews)
"Great location for ocean views. Very close to the beach and pier. Could hear the waves from our room. Had to walk (or drive) a block or so up for store and restaurants. The unit had everything we needed, with the exception of pots & pans. If you are on the 2 or 3 floors, there is an outside staircase. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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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