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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Moonlight Beach	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 142 reviews	View
Moonlight Beach Motel	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 621 reviews	View
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,614 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 1,250 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

Leucadia

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Beacon Beach might round out your trip.

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Olivenhain

Olivenhain might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

8/10 Good

"The break fast buffet was good !"

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8/10 Good

"The property is under a big remodel. Fortunately they started with the rooms. Our room was very nice, updated and clean. The staff working out a room not the lobby that is under construction, was very helpful. The location is great to get around Encinitas. In time this place will be great. The way to operate the TV(at least in our room) needs to be worked out. I"

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. The rooms and pool staff was great. Check out was a bit crowded but staff over the phone was good the next day for all docs needed. I would recommend this place because the location is close to all attractions and is a stand alone resort. Only about a 20 minute drive to anywhere you wanna go. Parking was a little bit steep at $47 a night along with the resort fee at $47 a night. Seemed a bit much. Next time I will not rent a car I will just Uber. Parking in the city is very expensive at $15 for two hours unless your street side which is 7.50 for two hours. I estimated I could’ve saved at least $500 if I would Uber for four days."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach as part of your Downtown Encinitas travel plans.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Encinitas?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Encinitas to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Encinitas area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Encinitas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Encinitas.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Encinitas?

Dip your toes in the water at Moonlight State Beach, San Elijo State Beach and Swamis Beach while you're in Downtown Encinitas. You could also plan a visit to Self Realization Fellowship or Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include Encinitas Surfboards, D Street Viewpoint and I Street Viewpoint. J Street Viewpoint and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. Moonlight Beach Motel

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

8. Leucadia Beach Inn

9. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

10. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

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

12. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

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

14. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

15. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

16. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

17. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

18. West Inn & Suites

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

20. Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County