Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
$146 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$161 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
nice place.nice staff

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$241 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$277 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,428 reviews)
Stay was very nice, great views, good food, staff and service was excellent, however it could use some renovations. Buildings were very old.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
$146 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$168 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (652 reviews)
Great place very clean super easy to park and the breakfast and coffee are the best!!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
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 condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,652 reviews)
Easy check in and plentiful amenities

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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 Strand Beach and Oceanside Pier ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
Great spot to stay in Oceanside. Close to walk to many amenities. The pink houses are so cute!! Complimentary coffee, can sit on the porch and watch the waves and surfers. Will gladly come back!!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Modern Beachfront Cottage
tourmaline beach studio

tourmaline beach studio

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (529 reviews)
The host was very welcoming and accommodating. Her place is beautiful and really kept the vibe of Pacific Beach. Very safe neighborhood as well. I will be looking to stay here every time I visit my favorite city!!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

tourmaline beach studio
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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Reviews of Cardiff-by-the-Sea

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
35
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 9%

5/5 - Excellent

Brooke

A couple miles North on Pacific Coast Highway in Encinitas has some wonderful restaurants, shops and nightlife. I enjoyed biking there. Moonlight Beach is also. The BEST ice cream is at Handels Ice Cream. Try S’mores or Key Like Pie flavor.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice Place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great spot

3/5 - Okay

JT

Update your facilities.

3/5 - Okay

DiDi

Very crowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I wish i knew about the remodling and pool being closed

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