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1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Nancy

₹14,288 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Helli

₹10,817 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

melissa

₹17,162 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

curt

₹11,534 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Cesar

₹35,720 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

2.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

April

₹13,703 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Jana

₹14,740 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Phuong

₹14,197 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

cynthia

₹17,374 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

8.4 km from Downtown Encinitas

Monica

₹14,503 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Victoria E

₹10,806 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christine

₹13,215 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

11.2 km from Downtown Encinitas

Brenda

₹12,424 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

14. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

James

₹13,148 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

15. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Lizette

₹15,544 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

16. West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

William

₹16,002 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

8.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Katherine

₹17,468 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

18. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia, 3.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Luis

₹7,824 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Trevor

₹18,986 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

11 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christopher

₹13,678 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

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

A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

Leucadia

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

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A coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

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

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean except for the rug was wet by the windows and there was no note or anything. Socks got wet."

Catamaran Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"My favorite place to stay in San Diego. It's right in the heart of Pacific Beach, restaurants within walking distance and other attractions, such as Belmont Park, are a short drive away. And by far, the access to the bay is my favorite aspect of this hotel. I will spend many, many hours during my vacation on the beach here. I have been going to the Catamaran since I was a child and I will be coming back for years to come."

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Traveled with two active toddlers for 4 nights. We absolutely loved the stay. Definitely will come back for another family trip. Staffs were so nice and easy to check in and check out. The pool was the favorite part for the kids. Very close to everything like zoo and sea world. Parks near by and of course the beach. Overall a great time here."

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 is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Encinitas?

Expedia has 119 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 Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

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

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

14. Leucadia Beach Inn

15. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

16. West Inn & Suites

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

18. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

20. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

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