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Our top choices for Cardiff State Beach hotels

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

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
1.6 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Sylwia A
€141
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
2.8 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Jacklyn
€351
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Twelve Senses Retreat

3. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
14.2 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Phu
€143
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

4. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
14.2 km from Cardiff State Beach
Mexico
Juan
€150
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
West Inn & Suites

5. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
12.3 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Heather
€123
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
17.6 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Paula
€140
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

7. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
14.3 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Jonathan
€108
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

8. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
11.9 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Angelica
€136
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

9. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
4.4 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Shelly
€136
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
17.8 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Carolina
€86
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

11. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
14 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Nicole
€123
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Lakehouse Resort

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
13.4 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Christopher
€186
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

13. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
13 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Scott
€135
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley
15.3 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Steven J.
€155
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
15.4 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Jane
€156
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
11.7 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Andrew
€132
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista
15.1 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Bianca
€120
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
11.8 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Mauro
€143
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
15.5 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Johnathan
€147
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
15.1 km from Cardiff State Beach
United States
Abigail
€156
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
9.2
Wonderful
1,061 reviews
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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a wooden vanity.
Twelve Senses Retreat
9.8
Exceptional
45 reviews
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An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
9.8
Exceptional
2,177 reviews
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.
West Inn & Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,062 reviews
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A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Cardiff State Beach

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
€141
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
€143
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
Solana Beach
€136
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
Del Mar Heights
€154
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
Leucadia
€87
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Leucadia Beach Inn

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG
Solana Beach
€156
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Downtown Encinitas
€106
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Leucadia
€73
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Top Cardiff State Beach Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8/10 Good
"Great staff but amenities were not there. Area was under construction and hard to find the lobby. I hope it’s better after they finish remodeling."
Wesley 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The privacy and location were absolutely amazing! Very clean and serene."
Billy 5-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing place to stay very clean n staff awesome"
Antonio 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Property was under construction but quite nice!"
Barbara 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We stay here every year. Love this place and the walk ability!"
Brittany 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The property is unique and the view from the roof is spectacular. I place to relax and be mindful. Rooms are beautiful and don’t feel like a hotel, but a bedroom at home. Breakfast could be better, but then again, there are places nearby to go to and have breakfast."
Jill 5-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great time at this property. Location was wonderful and the host was very responsive. We hope to be back again sometime soon."
M K. 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

8/10 Good
"Our host Matt went above and beyond to assist us with any issues that came up. He was a truly extraordinary host, gracious, welcoming, and eager to make our stay at his lovely home as comfortable as possible. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable, and the kitchen is equipped with every item you might wish to have (including multiple methods of coffee makers). Our extended family felt very relaxed and grateful to experience coastal living with breathtaking views. Thank you, Matt!"
Sharon C. 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.
Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and comfortable, the room set up is a little weird and the view and vicinity to the beach is not exactly ad portrayed. A great property though."
Justin M. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

Other attractions near Cardiff State Beach

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.
Photo by Marcel Fuentes

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 coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hilly landscape.

Tide Beach Park

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tide Beach Park during your trip to Solana Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Three people standing on a beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
Photo by Vicki Kershaw

Solana Beach

9.6/10 (72 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Solana Beach during your trip to Solana Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
Photo by trenton.badillo

Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Swamis Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
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Eli Howard Surf School

8.6/10 (17 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Eli Howard Surf School and popular activities such as surfing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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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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Trios Gallery

7.8/10 (7 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Trios Gallery in Solana Beach. In the area, take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cardiff State Beach?
Cardiff State Beach is located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Cardiff State Beach?
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cardiff State Beach. Another good option is Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Cardiff State Beach?
Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cardiff State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cardiff State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Cardiff State Beach.
What can I see and do near Cardiff State Beach?
You can catch a show at Belly Up, The Sound and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park and Seagrove Park. Solana Beach, Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.