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A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

1. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,048 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Helen
The price is CA $128
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Handlery Hotel
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

2. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (4,051 reviews)
"Nice restaurant staff, and very good food."
United States
James
The price is CA $119
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Best Western Seven Seas
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly backdrop.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,186 reviews)
"Great place too stay."
United States
Oscar
The price is CA $119
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

4. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,916 reviews)
"Great stay, clean room, well maintained property and very good service."
United States
SAID
The price is CA $109
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

5. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,491 reviews)
"Had a good stay"
United States
Yesenia
The price is CA $161
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.

6. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,227 reviews)
"It was an amazing place to stay"
United States
Michelle
The price is CA $177
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

7. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,499 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Heather
The price is CA $222
CA $296 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
The Dana on Mission Bay
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.

8. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,194 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Sarah
The price is CA $135
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,781 reviews)
"Breakfast was delicious"
United States
Debra
The price is CA $148
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
A colorful hotel with a pirate-themed entrance and a large clock tower.

10. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
3.0 star property
Carlsbad Ranch
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (677 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay with young kids."
United States
Brendon
The price is CA $289
CA $398 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
LEGOLAND California Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

11. La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0 star property
Village of La Jolla
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,252 reviews)
"Great stay in the penthouse corner suite"
United States
Dean
The price is CA $261
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
La Jolla Cove Suites
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.

12. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
Village of La Jolla
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,943 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Freddie
The price is CA $268
CA $308 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.

13. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,529 reviews)
"Great place, convenient location."
Canada
Anne
The price is CA $238
CA $268 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Ocean Beach Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.

14. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,019 reviews)
"The room was clean and the breakfast was great. The staff were very inviting and friendly! I definitely enjoyed my stay and will be coming back again! I recommend this hotel!"
United States
Natalie
The price is CA $150
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
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.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,766 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"
United States
Terrance
The price is CA $191
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.

16. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,521 reviews)
"Location is PERFECT & beautiful relaxing views from everywhere"
United States
VALENTINA
The price is CA $180
CA $285 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Bahia Resort Hotel
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.

17. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,300 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Dharmeshkumar
The price is CA $144
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.

18. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"The room was nice."
United States
Gary
The price is CA $141
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,566 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is CA $176
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.

20. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,125 reviews)
"It was a nice stay."
United States
Tracey
The price is CA $176
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
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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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Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area, around 0.97 kilometres northeast of downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea, is a guest favourite. A swimming pool and blackout curtains are among its amenities. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It features an ocean view and a terrace, and is about 3 kilometres north of the centre.
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