Find beach hotels in San Marcos, CA

Known for its beaches and shopping, San Marcos has a lot to offer the traveler dreaming of a beach holiday.

Lakehouse Hotel and Resort is a top 4-star resort for a beach vacation, and features an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Other good choices for your beach trip include Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA and Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos. Head to Moonlight State Beach or Carlsbad State Beach for some quality time by the water.

Expedia has 6 beach hotels in San Marcos that are great for your beachside getaway.

Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in San Marcos: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 14 inches.

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you’ll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you can’t wait to check out the beaches, head to South Carlsbad State Beach or Carlsbad Lagoon for a relaxing day by the water. Discover the area’s lakeside setting and shopping, and make time for local attractions like California State University San Marcos and Twin Oaks Golf Club. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Palomar College or Double Peak Park.

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in San Marcos with ease. To get to San Marcos, you can fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), the closest major airport, which is located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.