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

    A swimming pool with a water fountain feature, surrounded by a stone wall and a patio area with chairs.

    2. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

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

    3. Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Wi-Fi, Spotless & EV Charging Nearby.

    A balcony with a table and a chair, overlooking a sunset with trees and power lines in the background.

    4. *NEW* A/C | King Master | 3-Blocks to Beach in Cardiff Village

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    5. High-End Renovation | Epic Views | Cedar Spa

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    6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

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    7. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

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    8. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

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    9. Leucadia Beach Inn

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    10. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

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    11. The Sands of La Jolla

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    12. The Shoal La Jolla Beach

    An outdoor seating area with a built-in fire feature, cushioned benches, and a small table with a bottle of wine and grapes.

    13. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

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    14. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

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    15. The Beach Cottages

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    16. Pacific View Inn

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    17. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

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    18. The Wayfarer San Diego

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    19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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    20. Lakehouse Resort

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    Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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    Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

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

    The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

    A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

    Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

    A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

    Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

    A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a park.

    Leucadia Beach Inn

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    Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

    An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, sofas, and a modern fireplace.

    HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

    A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

    Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

    A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

    The Wayfarer San Diego

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    The Beach Cottages

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    Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

    A Hyatt Place hotel with a modern glass facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

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