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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
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San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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Handlery Hotel
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Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Visitors to San Diego are simply spoiled for choice when it's time to start booking the best accommodation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Travelocity lists an impressive 37 hotels within 6 miles (10 kilometers) of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea city center.
Within 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) of the city center, readers of Travelocity can discover the great rooms, such as the Cardiff by the Sea Lodge and Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area.
The Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa is around 5 miles (9 kilometers) from the central part of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. If you would prefer another option, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar can be found 7 miles (11 kilometers) away. Some more alternatives in the surrounding area are the Pantai Inn as well as the L'Auberge Del Mar - Destination Hotels & Resorts.
Following your exploration in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, take a trip and discover Southern California's other cultural and scenic delights. Southern California is marked by beaches. The best vacation attractions are art galleries and open-air exhibits. Sporty travelers can also take part in snowboarding in the area.
Coronado is 25 miles (41 kilometers) to the south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea and is where you'll find Centennial Park and Coronado Ferry Landing. If you'd like to head to Coronado, check out the Hotel del Coronado and Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa. Alternatively, you could stay in Carlsbad, 7 miles (12 kilometers) north of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, where you can choose from the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego and Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club. During your time in Carlsbad, set aside some time to visit the Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Carlsbad State Beach.
While you are here why not spend some time enjoying the skills of players with supporters at a local sporting fixture. You'll find Petco Park 20 miles (36 kilometers) to the south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Wise travelers that enjoy the ease of staying close by, make a reservation in the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego or San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter.
For those travelers flying via McClellan-Palomar Airport, you might find it convenient to book accommodation at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, or MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort, each of which are a short ride away.
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