The Best Hotels Closest to Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

2.1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jacklyn

₹34,194

₹37,805 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.

A hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.

A wooden wall with planters labeled "SUCCULENT LIBRARY" containing various succulents.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

2. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.5 km from Moonlight State Beach

Cesar

₹35,013

₹41,389 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.

A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

3.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

April

₹14,065

₹15,471 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas, 1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Vanda

₹11,470

₹12,617 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas, 0.7 km from Moonlight State Beach

Antonio

₹11,699

₹14,329 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A building with a white facade, a central entrance, and a covered walkway.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A bathroom with a blue vessel sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

6. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Lyndsay

₹6,827

₹7,989 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Helli

₹9,922

₹10,964 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bench, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking area with marked spaces.

8. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Leucadia, 2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Alan Cabal

₹9,529

₹10,501 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Shannon J

₹14,143

₹15,585 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

10. West Inn & Suites

10.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Juan

₹9,989

₹13,358 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

11. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

12.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Lilit

₹105,308

₹121,699 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

16 km from Moonlight State Beach

Paula

₹13,712

₹15,110 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

13. Lakehouse Resort

12 km from Moonlight State Beach

Kassandra

₹10,346

₹14,304 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A corridor with a view of the ocean at sunset, potted plants, and a railing.

14. Del Mar Beach Hotel

9.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Nicole

₹21,318

₹27,485 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

A bar area with green upholstered bar stools, a marble countertop, and a fireplace.

15. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

9.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Robert

₹32,685

₹40,547 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool, multiple buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A couple dining outdoors at a table with a fire feature, in front of a classical building with arches.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and stone columns.

16. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

15.3 km from Moonlight State Beach

Brandon

₹67,937

₹85,847 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

17. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

11.3 km from Moonlight State Beach

Debbie

₹14,277

₹16,161 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

18. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Lizette

₹12,936

₹14,513 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

19. Beach Terrace

13.4 km from Moonlight State Beach

ALI

₹21,818

₹29,317 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

cynthia

₹13,355

₹14,957 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Moonlight State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,057 reviews	View
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,701 reviews	View

Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"We had yet another great stay at the Omni La Costa! I do think they need to give the resort rooms a deep clean. This was the 3rd stay where it wasn't super clean with a bit mold in the shower. Not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of."

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"I was very happy with all aspects of this hotel. It was clean, room was serviced daily, staff was very friendly. I loved the layout that there are two separate rooms. A giant improvement over the hotel I moved from!"

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for a quick place to sleep and head out to your next destination."

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was lovely, great value."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay!!!"

Leucadia Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and nice clean units with a great sized fridge"

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The motel is very close to the beach 4 min walk and it has beach chairs and boogie boards available although, they are older and well used. My room was very clean had all the amenities I needed and they were very nice to have upgraded me. The staff and manager were super helpful. They have a barbecue area with a nice barbecue to use the water. Pressure could be better at least in my room, but the towels were soft and fluffy and plenty of them. The beds were extremely comfortable and I believe the room must be soundproof because I couldn’t hear anything and there is a train track nearby. I would highly recommend this motel as I have been here several times and I’ve never been disappointed."

Inn at Moonlight Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I've visited Encinitas many times over the years, but staying at the Inn at Moonlight Beach was a uniquely uplifting experience. It felt like a stay at an ashram: peaceful, meditative, and deeply rejuvenating. The details make all the difference. Upon arrival, a small selection of dried fruit with herbs from the inn's own garden and a pot of hot herbal tea were waiting in the room. The room itself was spacious, with an outdoor space facing the garden, which is lit at night with a soft, almost surreal glow. Everything is thoughtfully designed to make you feel welcome and a world away from the hustle of the outside world."

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A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.

Self Realization Fellowship

8.8/10 (75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a stop at Self Realization Fellowship. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a grassy hillside, and a clear view of the ocean.

Beacon Beach

9.2/10 (41 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beacon Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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D Street Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Encinitas with a trip to D Street Viewpoint.

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Encinitas Surfboards

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Encinitas Surfboards during your stay in Encinitas.

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I Street Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Encinitas when you stop by I Street Viewpoint.

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J Street Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Encinitas when you spend time at J Street Viewpoint.

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is just one of the places to see in Encinitas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moonlight State Beach?

Moonlight State Beach is located in Encinitas. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 152 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Moonlight State Beach?

Adjacent to Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach.

How many hotels will I find close to Moonlight State Beach?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Moonlight State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moonlight State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Moonlight State Beach.

What can I see and do near Moonlight State Beach?

You can enjoy live performances at Belly Up and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center. South Carlsbad State Beach, Solana Beach and Swamis Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Moonlight State Beach hotels

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

2. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

6. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10. West Inn & Suites

11. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

13. Lakehouse Resort

14. Del Mar Beach Hotel

15. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

16. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

17. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

18. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

19. Beach Terrace

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

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Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Leucadia Beach Inn

Moonlight Beach Motel

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Other attractions near Moonlight State Beach

Self Realization Fellowship

Beacon Beach

D Street Viewpoint

Encinitas Surfboards

I Street Viewpoint

J Street Viewpoint

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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