Cardiff-by-the-Sea Holiday Rentals, California: Private House Rentals

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, round tables, and striped umbrellas.

A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.

Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

1. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Scott

5.006.444 ₫

5.516.851 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

2. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Sylwia A

4.027.465 ₫

4.430.211 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Antonio

3.439.379 ₫

4.180.009 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

4. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

Thomas

3.291.254 ₫

3.725.535 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

5. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

Nicole

2.550.011 ₫

3.602.750 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

6. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

Rosie

2.629.293 ₫

2.949.934 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and two potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Randall

3.690.368 ₫

4.241.894 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a paved walkway and palm trees.

A modern building with a glass facade and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

8. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Karen

3.027.001 ₫

3.449.116 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.

A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.

A dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.

9. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Lawrence Welk Resort Village

Desirae

3.555.979 ₫

4.831.784 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A corridor with a view of the ocean at sunset, potted plants, and a railing.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with two barstools, and pendant lighting.

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar

Nicole

5.244.289 ₫

6.846.063 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

margaret

2.161.661 ₫

2.377.827 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach

Christine

2.676.342 ₫

3.002.721 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

13. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch

Victor

3.901.049 ₫

5.388.140 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

cynthia

3.602.249 ₫

4.034.518 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Rancho Peñasquitos

Carolina

2.186.806 ₫

2.513.624 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.

16. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

Allison

4.678.920 ₫

5.240.390 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, bar, and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by black cushioned booths, and a decorative lantern centerpiece.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a covered entrance area and palm trees.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a small building.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Carmel Valley

KEVIN

3.954.987 ₫

4.506.510 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

18. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

Jamie

3.194.923 ₫

3.616.653 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Vista

Jonathan

2.859.340 ₫

3.150.850 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a swimming pool and a building with multiple balconies.

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

Angelica

3.513.089 ₫

3.976.641 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.

San Elijo State Beach

9.2/10 (76 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at San Elijo State Beach, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a person standing in the distance, and a sunset over the ocean.

Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 reviews)

This laid-back stretch of Pacific coastline offers prime surfing at Cardiff Reef and fascinating tide pools to explore. Visit during low tide to discover colourful marine creatures clinging to the exposed rocks.

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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

This 44-acre recreational haven features a premier skate park, sports fields, and playgrounds. Enjoy the California sunshine while strolling along pathways or watching skateboarders tackle the expansive ramps.

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Eli Howard Surf School

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

This coastal school has taught wave-riding to all levels since 1999, with personalised instruction that guarantees your first wave. Morning sessions offer calmer conditions and all necessary equipment is provided.

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Elks Lodge

Elks Lodge is just one of the places to see in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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A wooden sign with 'Welcome to CARDIFF By the Sea' written on it.

Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Kings Inn San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place. Second time staying there. We will be back."

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

8/10 Good

"Great staff"

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, property well maintained. Beautiful courtyards and fantastic pool/ spa. Liked how the hottub was away from the pool."

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service and spot!"

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean property in a great location."

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful!! will absolutely be coming back!"

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE staying at this property, I’ve stayed several times and will continue going back."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good

"Overall great stay, staff was quick with refilling towels and switching out bedsheets on long stays. Outdoor pool is not heated during summertime. Pool was a bit not kept up. $25 fee for parking per day. You can also ask for a later check out which it would be noon instead of 11. This is my second time staying here would stay here again. If flight is later, you can also leave your luggage at the front desk if needed."

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Great room nostalgic was the coolest place I ever stayed in.The property Very nice lots of things to do and close to the downtown. Staff was very helpful and wanted my stay to be the best. Thank you."

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Heritage Inn San Diego

3333 Channel Way San Diego CA

1.559.216 ₫

1.792.241 ₫ total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

California Suites Hotel

5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA

2.082.119 ₫

2.389.232 ₫ total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

San Diego CA

2.144.505 ₫

2.465.001 ₫ total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (833 reviews)

Kings Inn San Diego

1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA

2.443.761 ₫

2.804.216 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,803 reviews)

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

2151 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA

3.389.098 ₫

3.895.599 ₫ total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA

3.561.229 ₫

4.093.481 ₫ total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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What's the seasonal weather in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 335 mm.

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Our top choices for Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotels

1. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

2. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

5. Lakehouse Resort

6. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

8. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

9. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

13. Grand Pacific Palisades

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

16. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

17. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

18. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

19. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

San Elijo State Beach

Cardiff State Beach

Encinitas Community Park

Eli Howard Surf School

Elks Lodge

Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Kings Inn San Diego

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Handlery Hotel

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Lafayette Hotel & Club

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Heritage Inn San Diego

California Suites Hotel

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Kings Inn San Diego

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

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