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Cheap Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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

A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.

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

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

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

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

$147

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern house with a curved wooden facade, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

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

2. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

$242

$267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

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

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

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

$136

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

4. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

$92

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

$134

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

6. West Inn & Suites

City Center

$118

$155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

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

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

7. Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar

$236

$302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

8. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

$125

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

9. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

$149

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

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.

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

South Beach

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

11. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

$93

$104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

$148

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

$127

$143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A golf course with a view of the ocean, trees, and a distant city skyline.

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.

14. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

$135

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

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

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

$139

$155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

16. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch

$135

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

17. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch

$221

$299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a golf course view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a cabinet.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted shower.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

Rancho Santa Fe

$225

$276 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Vista

$145

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the kitchen.

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

20. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

$179

$200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Top landmarks in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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

San Elijo State Beach

9.2/10 (76 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to San Elijo State Beach located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Catch the sunset by the shore at Swamis Beach, just a short walk away.

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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)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Cardiff State Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to San Elijo State Beach located nearby.

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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

Encinitas Community Park is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to San Elijo State Beach and Stagecoach Park, both nearby.

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Eli Howard Surf School

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Eli Howard Surf School is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.

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Elks Lodge

If you're looking for things to do when staying in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, go to Elks Lodge.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap things to do in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, enjoy the outdoors at San Elijo State Beach or Cardiff State Beach. Don't forget to include a visit to Encinitas Community Park.