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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Leucadia

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Beacon Beach might round out your trip.

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Olivenhain

Olivenhain might not have many top sights, but La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room and very friendly staff"

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2/10 Terrible

"At first we got there it took us about 2 to 4 hours to get checked in because he couldn’t find our reservation. We finally got checked in. It was too late for us to go to the park because they were closing. and then when we got to our room, we were supposed to have four beds in a pullout mattress and there was bunkbeds and a king bed that’s it and when we finally got to the Legoland theme park only about 35 to 40% of the rides were open everything was being serviced or closed and their waterpark was also closed and wait to hear about when we finally made it to the waterpark the next day so after they told us that the waterpark was closed on Thursday when we got there, we were going to wait the next day Legoland hotel did not wanna accommodate us for a late checkout because they said it wasn’t their fault that the waterpark was closed on Thursdays, but when I bought the hotel stay, they said the waterpark was open so now me and my family had to jump through some hoops just to make it to the waterpark and also I wanted to add that our room was hot Then on Thursday when we wanted to use the pool, the pool was also closed so now we couldn’t even go to the pool or the waterpark so the next day passed and our checkout was at 11 so me and my family decided to go walk around theme park and check it out for a bit before we have to check out and we need to go to the waterpark.So when we finally got to the waterpark on Friday,only about 15%of the rides were open,everything else closed"

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were in the back of the resort that backs up to Gleason Road. There were many people living in their cars on that side of the bay. We had no issues but I think it's important to let quests know that there is homeless people living that close to the resort. Especially for the price we are paying for the suites. Overall, we had an amazing time and most likely visit again, but will be a little choosey about where our room is."

The Dana on Mission Bay

2/10 Terrible

"Our room was right next to the staff supply room (many rooms are near these supply rooms) which means we heard banging, doors slamming, power washers and other loud machinery throughout the day. The adjoining wall with the staff supply room had loud banging audible until 11pm. My husband works from home, and the room service opened the door and tried to enter without knocking/ knocked as they were entering. Very disrespectful. They also added at 22$ per night “resort fee” which was not listed in any of the original costs."

La Jolla Cove Suites

8/10 Good

"There is a cafe on site that has tea and coffee and acai bowls, but the bowls are not always available. Some small amounts of pastries but no others place to eat. nearby restaurants are walking distance but make sure to bring snacks food and beverages. the cafe also closes at 5pm. The view was amazing and very close to beach. the seals do have a smell and when windy you can smell in room. Loved the location tho."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach as part of your Downtown Encinitas travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Encinitas?

Based on our traveller data, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Encinitas. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Encinitas?

Expedia has 133 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Encinitas to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Encinitas area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Encinitas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Encinitas.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Encinitas?

Dip your toes in the water at Moonlight State Beach, San Elijo State Beach and Swamis Beach while you're in Downtown Encinitas. You could also plan a visit to Self Realization Fellowship or Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include Encinitas Surfboards, D Street Viewpoint and I Street Viewpoint. J Street Viewpoint and Beacon Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

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