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    Recommended hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

    A modern kitchen with a central island, dark countertops, and pendant lighting.

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

    A balcony with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding and a brown headboard, and a potted plant.

    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

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

    9. Leucadia Beach Inn

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

    10. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

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

    11. The Sands of La Jolla

    A balcony with a metal table and chair, a wooden panel wall, and a view of a parking area with a sign reading "Sands of Jolla".

    12. The Shoal La Jolla Beach

    A multi-story hotel with a beach mural, palm trees, and a sign for 'Theshoal La Jolla Beach'.

    13. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

    A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.

    14. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

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

    15. The Beach Cottages

    A beach view with a palm tree, a covered area with people, and a building with a sloped roof.

    16. Pacific View Inn

    A balcony with two wicker chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean and pier.

    17. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

    A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

    18. The Wayfarer San Diego

    A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

    19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

    20. Lakehouse Resort

    An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

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

    Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

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

    Leucadia Beach Inn

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

    Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

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

    HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

    An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

    Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

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

    Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

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

    Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

    Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

    An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.

    The Beach Cottages

    A beach view with a palm tree, a covered area with people, and a building with a sloped roof.

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

    A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue ottoman, a wooden chair with cushions, a built-in bookshelf, and a stone wall with a fireplace.

    The Wayfarer San Diego

    A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

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