Encinitas, CA

Travel Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.
A sunset with silhouettes of palm trees and a building.
A coastal promenade with palm trees, a railing, and a street lamp.
A calm beach with a reflective water surface, a sandy shore, and a steep cliff with houses on top.
A group of people standing on a beach with the ocean in the background.

Where to stay in Encinitas

Find the best Encinitas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Encinitas
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Leucadia

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Encinitas Ranch Golf Course might round out your trip.

Downtown Encinitas

If you're spending some time in Downtown Encinitas, Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$160 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$174 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,639 reviews)
"Great place to stay at in the area of Encinitas, Ca. Approx .5 mile to the beach and downtown."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2 out of 5
133 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas CA
$94 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$104 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

5 out of 5
2100 N Coast Highway 101 Encinitas CA
$531 nightly
The price is $584 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$584 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Encinitas. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
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.
50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC

Encinitas CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Encinitas. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Fantastic property! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Having our own steps down to the beach was amazing. We walked to dinner a few times and had some yummy pizza and Mexican food. I can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC
Gorgeous Eight Bedroom Oceanfront Home E396-0

Gorgeous Eight Bedroom Oceanfront Home E396-0

Encinitas CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Encinitas. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"Great place."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Gorgeous Eight Bedroom Oceanfront Home E396-0
Bluff-Top Beauty With Ocean Views - 1086

Bluff-Top Beauty With Ocean Views - 1086

Encinitas CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Encinitas. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight ...
9/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"Only issue was property was marketed as “Entire Home” those were first words in the description, and went on to say “ This vacation home” - which led me to believe we were renting a single family residence .. to be clear the property offered for lease is not an entire home.. it’s the top floor of ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Bluff-Top Beauty With Ocean Views - 1086
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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