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 Grandview Surf Beach 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
$141 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$154 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$114 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,310 reviews)
"Very clean. The staff was very helpful. Parking wasn’t too great Overall 4.5/5 👍"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

2.5 out of 5
607 Leucadia Blvd Encinitas CA
$93 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$102 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
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! (60 reviews)
"The pictures honestly don’t do this place justice. It’s much more spacious and even more beautiful in person. The views are absolutely breathtaking. There were several moments where I’d simply stop while walking through the house because the scenery outside the windows was so stunning. The floor-to-ceiling ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

50' Ocean Front + 5 Outdoor Spaces + Dogs OK + AC
2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC,  bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

Encinitas CA
Stay at this vacation home in Encinitas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach ...
2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews
Ocean Front Beacons Beach, Amazing View, Surfboard

Ocean Front Beacons Beach, Amazing View, Surfboard

Encinitas CA
Stay at this vacation home in Encinitas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
"We loved it! It’s a great location where you can walk to everything. We would book again!!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Ocean Front Beacons Beach, Amazing View, Surfboard
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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