Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Staff gave us restaurant list for the area which was very helpful and grateful for that. Great time near the coast to sightsee.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Find a better option. This place was understaffed. Our room was dirty when we checked in. There is only one restaurant on site and it is terrible. The kids had fun at the pool but there was only one person watching the entire pool.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Amazing place felt exactly like a paradise.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Nice location however they had construction going on at the hotel doing Roofing. The room they put us in had a nice view of the scaffolding. They did not tell us there was construction going on and when we brought it to their attention, they said they sent out a mess email which never came to us. ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

The Marbella
What a charming property and location. Easy access to beach and downtown. We loved our stay and can't wait to go back. Beautiful ocean and pier views from our 3rd floor room. Fun patio to watch people and cars cruise the Strand. Also pet friendly!
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Modern Beachfront Cottage
Loved the location! And, it was a cozy place.Negatives:-Cleaning product smell on arrival was strong-Needed more instructions on working the keypad. Without a neighbor we would have been stuck. -Shower soap, condition and shampoo smelled nasty. Couldn’t use. -Would have been nice to have one chair ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Popular places to visit

Cardiff State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Encinitas Community Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.
Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park
After visiting Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
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