A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cliff with vegetation and palm trees.

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

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,047 reviews)
"Great stay! Nice location."
United States
Nicole
The price is 4.290.981Ā ā‚«
4.720.079Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

2. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,636 reviews)
"Great hotel, great staff, great laid-back vibe. This hotel is clean & spacious."
United States
Joseph
The price is 3.559.164Ā ā‚«
4.316.489Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
Vista
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,127 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and the property was clean and safe."
United States
Miranda
The price is 3.762.958Ā ā‚«
4.146.617Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

4. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
2.5 star property
Solana Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (317 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel."
United States
Jose Arturo
The price is 4.521.342Ā ā‚«
5.109.116Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,587 reviews)
"Very nice - clean, quiet, good breakfast and very helpful staff."
United States
Kimberly
The price is 4.224.452Ā ā‚«
4.855.796Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

6. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean room, breakfast delicious, and helpful staff."
United States
Nora
The price is 3.558.901Ā ā‚«
4.055.190Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

7. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
3.0 star property
Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,134 reviews)
"Great place and staff definitely will stay there again when in town."
United States
jairo
The price is 3.339.592Ā ā‚«
3.680.063Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

8. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
3.5 star property
Del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,131 reviews)
"Good location that’s close to the beach and restaurants."
United States
Daniel
The price is 5.789.064Ā ā‚«
6.552.930Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

9. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, close to Stonesteps beach and lots of great local eateries"
United States
curt
The price is 3.242.297Ā ā‚«
3.566.527Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

10. Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
3.5 star property
Escondido
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was big and clean, staff was helpful, and the breakfast offered a great selection"
United States
Warren
The price is 3.930.989Ā ā‚«
4.324.114Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County

11. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Leucadia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"This was a great stay in every way!"
United States
Kay
The price is 3.052.966Ā ā‚«
3.358.262Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Leucadia Beach Inn

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
3.0 star property
Miramar Ranch North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,226 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, the property was clean and the rooms were very nice."
United States
Kenneth
The price is 3.679.336Ā ā‚«
4.229.213Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
University City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,990 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff"
United States
Tamisha
The price is 5.153.490Ā ā‚«
6.672.852Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay so did my family"
United States
Oscar
The price is 3.910.741Ā ā‚«
4.426.763Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean hotel, breakfast options were great, bar prices reasonable. Would stay here again."
United States
Malia
The price is 4.259.952Ā ā‚«
4.896.602Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
2.0 star property
Leucadia
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay, will stay here every time I visit Encinitas."
United States
Jessica
The price is 2.498.120Ā ā‚«
2.879.412Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

17. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,736 reviews)
"Our stay was great. Enjoyed the stay."
United States
Karina
The price is 3.052.966Ā ā‚«
4.156.725Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Lakehouse Resort

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
Carmel Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,577 reviews)
"Excellent location & room was spacious & comfortable"
United States
Melanie
The price is 3.312.244Ā ā‚«
3.774.265Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

19. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,071 reviews)
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Great variety for breakfast. Perfect location for Legoland. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Melanie
The price is 4.059.576Ā ā‚«
5.144.812Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Inn & Suites

20. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 star property
South Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,403 reviews)
"Friendly staff, comes with breakfast."
United States
Jaeson
The price is 2.659.840Ā ā‚«
2.984.208Ā ā‚« total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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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.

A rocky beach with palm trees and cliffs.

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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.