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Our top choices for San Elijo State Beach hotels

1. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
2.8 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Cesar
€377
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
1.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Nicole
€155
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
2.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Joseph
€137
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
0.9 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
VALERIE
€248
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Anna
€99
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
13.4 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Miranda
€128
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

7. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
5.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Kay
€110
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Leucadia Beach Inn

8. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
12.9 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Melanie
€156
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Inn & Suites

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
17.1 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Fessehai
€128
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

10. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
7.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Farah
€366
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

11. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
10.2 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Sam
€1,099
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
11.2 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Sara
€132
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
5.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Chris
€151
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

14. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
13.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Karina
€137
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Lakehouse Resort

15. Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar Beach Hotel
7.2 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Erin
€321
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Del Mar Beach Hotel

16. Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle
8.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Andrena
€234
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
11.9 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Lizette
€143
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
8.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Daniel
€124
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

19. The Green Room Hotel

The Green Room Hotel
17.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Eric
€146
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Green Room Hotel

20. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
16.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
United States
Malia
€160
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
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Compare popular hotels close to San Elijo State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Reception hall
Inn at Moonlight Beach
9.8
Exceptional
142 reviews
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Sports facility
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
9.2
Wonderful
1,050 reviews
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Outdoor spa tub
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
8.2
Very good
1,651 reviews
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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
8.6
Excellent
804 reviews
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Lobby
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
7.0
Good
1,282 reviews
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Top San Elijo State Beach Hotel Reviews

Gorgeous Eight Bedroom Oceanfront Home E396-0

Gorgeous Eight Bedroom Oceanfront Home E396-0

8/10 Good
"The location of this place is great really close to moonlight Beach and the stairs to walk down to the front beach of the house. Their lifeguards, which is really great. The house has no beach stuff though. It’s pretty minimal on amenities. Also, there’s only three king beds not four. The air-conditioning is not great. They have fans for every room rooms, but it definitely gets pretty warm. We went during a bit of a heat wave so if you get a breeze, normally it should be fine. The freezer doesn’t make ice so they do have a little icemaker, but it’s not much for a big group. The attack gets pretty sunny and hot and the umbrellas don’t provide that much shade to sit out there during the day. But sunset is beautiful."
Shiela R. 7-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Gorgeous Eight Bedroom Oceanfront Home E396-0
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Had everything we needed and couldn’t beat the location for what we needed the room for."
Kyleshia 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel staff were friendly & very helpful at check in/out. Our room was very nice, quiet, and comfortable - King bed & sofa pull out for our son. We requested extra towels and they were brought to our room promptly. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise with a wide variety of breakfast items and staff cleaned & brought out food as it ran out. We enjoyed the pool/hot tub and fitness center. The hotel is conveniently located off the 5 freeway and 6 minutes from the beach. It was a perfect location and close to everything. Gas station next store - walking distance - has a small mexican reataurant with $1.39 fish tacos that were amazing! We will return to this hotel for sure."
Theresa 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

10/10 Excellent
"It was all newly renovated. And in tiptop condition. It was a pleasure staying there."
Randy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

8/10 Good
"The location was very close to Moonlight Beach, which was a lovely beach for families. It is very hilly there and there are very few accessible beaches in Encinitas so the location was great for accessibility. It’s an older hotel but they have tried to do a good job of keeping it up-to-date. We had a lovely view of the ocean, which was nice and a nice deck to sit on. Staff was very helpful."
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Moonlight Beach Motel
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

8/10 Good
"Helpful staff. The water pressure was not good in the bathroom. Wish they change the carpet"
Armineh 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

8/10 Good
"L"
Todd 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"The facility its great the staff is excellent and the breakfast its incredible. The only thing that I didn't love was that the facility is not at a walking distance to the beach and to the restaurants."
Felipe 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Twelve Senses Retreat
Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach

10/10 Excellent
"What a beautiful pleasant surprise for me finding this gorgeous spot. I wanted to stay there for eternity. Everything there was s beautifully intentional with guest top of mind. I will be back soon and highly recommend to anyone!!"
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Inn at Moonlight Beach

Other attractions near San Elijo State Beach

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

9.4/10 (113 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.

Self Realization Fellowship

8.8/10 (75 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a stop at Self Realization Fellowship. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly 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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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is just one of the places to see in Encinitas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Elijo State Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit San Elijo State Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This historic area is known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 87 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near San Elijo State Beach?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Elijo State Beach. Another good option is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge, located just 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.
How many hotels will I find close to San Elijo State Beach?
Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Elijo State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Elijo State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near San Elijo State Beach.
What can I see and do near San Elijo State Beach?
You can watch performances at Belly Up, North Coast Repertory Theatre and The Sound if you're interested in local theatre. You can wander around Seagrove Park, Encinitas Community Park or Stagecoach Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Moonlight State Beach, Solana Beach and Del Mar Beach.