What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighborhood. Be sure to check out Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach as part of your Downtown Encinitas travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Encinitas?

Based on our traveler data, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Encinitas. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Encinitas area?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Encinitas to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Encinitas area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Encinitas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Encinitas.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Encinitas?

To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown Encinitas or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Encinitas?

Dip your toes in the water at Moonlight State Beach, San Elijo State Beach, and Swamis Beach while you're in Downtown Encinitas. You could also plan a visit to Self Realization Fellowship or Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include Encinitas Surfboards, D Street Viewpoint, and I Street Viewpoint. J Street Viewpoint and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotels (Encinitas)

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1. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Geneva

$143 nightly

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Faustino

$122 nightly

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Karla

$186 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total with taxes and fees

4. Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

Jayme

$313 nightly

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Total with taxes and fees

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Cesar

$438 nightly

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

6. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

9.4 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Lark

$90 nightly

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

7. Lakehouse Resort

7.3 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Colleen

$174 nightly

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Total with taxes and fees

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Escondido Lodge

13.2 mi from Downtown Encinitas

David

$88 nightly

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Total with taxes and fees

9. The Sands of La Jolla

16.3 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Holly

$159 nightly

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 1.8 mi from Downtown Encinitas

lisa

$149 nightly

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

5 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Oscar

$132 nightly

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Total with taxes and fees

12. Best Western Escondido Hotel

13 mi from Downtown Encinitas

andres

$152 nightly

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Total with taxes and fees

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

5.6 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Oleksandra

$164 nightly

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Total with taxes and fees

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

6.1 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Lizette

$186 nightly

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

12.7 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Neil

$100 nightly

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

16. Pacific View Inn

17.3 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Rachael Marie

$200 nightly

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Total with taxes and fees

17. Oceanside Inn & Suites

9.7 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Hector

$159 nightly

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Total with taxes and fees

18. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

17.4 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Shataria

$125 nightly

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

19. Catamaran Resort and Spa

17.9 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Sonja

$352 nightly

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Total with taxes and fees

20. LEGOLAND California Hotel

5.6 mi from Downtown Encinitas

Nallely

$393 nightly

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

Leucadia

Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

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Olivenhain

Though Olivenhain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach.

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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good for a vacation, except for a group of guests yelling after midnight outside the lobby every night that is too annoying for living in lower floors."

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"I always love staying at the inn by the sea because it is always a perfect time. The staff is professional, helpful, great to talk to. Everything is walking distance, which makes it perfect. La Jolla is beautiful. That makes it perfect. They have coupons for several restaurants. There’s jazz down the street and a great Italian restaurant. It’s one of my favorite places in San Diego."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We went to Encinitas for a family vacation, and to our surprise, it turned out to be such a wonderful place to stay. The small, enclosed pool and hot tub were excellent and created a cozy atmosphere. It felt more like a small family gathering than a typical hotel, which we really enjoyed. Parking was super convenient, with plenty of spaces available. Breakfast was great, and the location was close to everything we wanted to visit. We would definitely stay here again. The only downside was the TVs in the rooms - they’re quite basic. Since we were traveling with kids, having a more modern TV with updated features would have made relaxing in the room much more enjoyable."

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The room was a great size with a separate bedroom area. The bathroom and shower were perfect for the family. We spent most of the time at the splash zone pools where the small water slide was where our daughter was enjoying most of her time. The restaurant and marketplace were great and the ice cream was delicious! Highly recommended for families with children."

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Moonlight Beach Motel

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

6. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

7. Lakehouse Resort

8. Escondido Lodge

9. The Sands of La Jolla

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

12. Best Western Escondido Hotel

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

16. Pacific View Inn

17. Oceanside Inn & Suites

18. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

19. Catamaran Resort and Spa

20. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

Catamaran Resort and Spa

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

La Jolla Cove Suites

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1. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Moonlight Beach Motel

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

6. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

7. Lakehouse Resort

8. Escondido Lodge

9. The Sands of La Jolla

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

12. Best Western Escondido Hotel

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

16. Pacific View Inn

17. Oceanside Inn & Suites

18. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

19. Catamaran Resort and Spa

20. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

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