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Set in Encinitas in the California region and Encinitas Beach County Park reachable within 1.3 km, * - The Leucadia Beach Grotto - * An Encinitas Gem offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. The property offers car hire and features a garden and picnic area.

Pool, driveway, friendly and responsive landlord, close to beaches, and close to restaurants. Great stay, will definitely consider again for next time!

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9.4
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£195
per night

Set within 2.1 km of Swami's State Beach and 2.3 km of Moonlight State Beach, Twelve Senses Retreat, a Member of Design Hotels features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Encinitas. The property has sea and garden views, and is 17 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve. Free private parking is available and the bed and breakfast also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Not crowded, quite room and location. It felt like you can have peace. The location is great and neighborhood seems safe. There is parking! Breakfast was amazing and it is a pet friendly location. I loved the welcome treats for my dog and the sparkling wine for us!

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9.9
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£269
per night

Situated in Encinitas, 2.1 km from South Ponto Beach, Kate Stanton Inn features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and a housekeeping service. The property is around 2.2 km from Leucadia State Beach, 2.2 km from Grandview Surf Beach and 22 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 41 km away and University of San Diego is 41 km from the bed and breakfast.

It is an amazing B&B run by Liz and Carol. It feels like staying at a friend’s house ! It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Leucadia, Encinitas. Breakfast was always delicious and very healthy which we liked a lot. We stayed in the lovely Nantucket suite for 4 nights. It also had a patio with high table and chairs, where we usually sat to enjoy the SoCal morning sunshine and to discuss our plans for the day.

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9.8
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
£172
per night

Located in Encinitas, a 4 minutes' walk from Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel provides accommodation with ocean views and a garden, free private parking, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property.

Best ever location, clean and well-serviced units. The staff are fabulous - nothing is too much trouble.

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8.9
Fabulous
341 reviews
Price from
£181
per night

Located in the coastal community of Cardiff by the Sea, Cardiff By The Sea Lodge features a rooftop terrace with views of the Pacific Ocean. All rooms have a private entrance and soundproofing. Cardiff State Beach is 5 minutes’ walk away.

The fireplace in our suite was wonderful and the charming French Decor. The location was great for relaxing and evening walks. The holiday decorations were so cheerful and put us in the Christmas Spirit!. The staff was helpful and friendly. Great choices of coffee in the lobby. Hot Chocolate too! Perfect for the winter weather we were having while visiting.

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8
Very good
105 reviews
Price from
£241
per night

This Encinitas, California inn is located 6 miles from Legoland and within walking distance of Leucadia Beach. It provides a kitchenette in every room with a microwave and a refrigerator.

Each room at the Leucadia Beach Inn features cable TV with 256 channels and 96 HD channels. Coffee-making facilities are included. The rooms also offers air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Clean, excellent location, walking distance to beach, restaurants, manager was excellent friendly very helpful

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8.8
Fabulous
447 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Guests can take advantage of activities such as swimming, fishing and surfing in the area around Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area. LEGOLAND California is 15 minutes' drive away from the property.

Closed space for pool and bubble bath

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8.8
Fabulous
390 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Facing the beachfront, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Encinitas and has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

The property sits perfectly above the Pacific Ocean. The staff made my stay a wonderful experience and were extremely friendly. The sunset views from the room were amazing.

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8.7
Fabulous
35 reviews
Price from
£460
per night

Surfhouse is a motel located in Encinitas. This motel offers a shared lounge. Certain units at the property include a terrace with a city view.

The beach is 0.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 38 km from the property.

Encinitas with its artistic flavor and surfer atmosphere, close to the beach is an attractive place to be. Surfhouse room is well equipped with cool decoration and details. Having the choice to pick a room with four single beds in one room is rare and for the kids of a family (or friends) certainly a plus. A parking spot in front of the room is great. The offer of beach cruiser bikes for free on availability basis is also a very nice idea (improvement proposal: a quick release skewer to adjust the saddle height would be great - or an Allen key near the bike storage to adjust the height).

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8.6
Fabulous
38 reviews
Price from
£257
per night

This WELL Certified Platinum inn is situated in Encinitas, 1.2 km from San Diego Botanic Garden. Inn at Moonlight Beach boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. This eco-friendly inn has free private parking available on site.

The grounds and landscaping were beautiful! The inn had set u beautiful outside spots to mediate, be with nature as well as to connect with other. Beautiful touches with healthy breakfasts delivered each morning ! Wonderful teas in your room ! We had a beautiful garden terrace room!

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8.3
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
£322
per night

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 445 reviews
    It was very beautiful with the flowers, clean, and walking distance from the beach!
    Conrey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £139.08
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,697 reviews
    The hotel is about a 14 minute walk to the beach so it’s close to a lot of other shops as well.
    A
    Angie
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 342 reviews
    Clean, well maintained, great value for money. The check in process was very easy, and everything just went smooth. Few minutes to the beach, free parking, lots of places to eat/get a drink in walking distance. Would come back.
    Evgenii
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.54
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 439 reviews
    This motel is in an excellent location. On the beach side of the pacific coast highway. We could easily walk to cafes, shops and the beaches. The staff were very friendly. A small breakfast was available each morning which was a bonus. It was also nice to have a room with a table and chairs to eat around. The swimming pool was a nice extra too. The kids enjoyed using it at the end of the day.
    Zoe
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £139.08
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,697 reviews
    Great value and good location. 10 minute walk to Moonlight beach / surf spots / Encinitas downtown. Next to decent supermarket. Free parking on site. Tea and coffee facilities, fridge and microwave in room.
    Jodie
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 342 reviews
    Great location, at walking distance from the beach. Even partial ocean view from my room. Basic but spacious room. Sliding doors opening to the balcony! I hate hotelrooms with windows that can't open; I'm a fresh-air freak :-)
    Carolus
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.92
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 647 reviews
    The facilities in general are great for a beach non-luxury hotel: rooms are comfortable with a small refrigerator and microwave, a convenient in-house laundromat for guests, it's clean and the cleaning staff is friendly and helpful, the location is excellent and is located nearby of beaches, restaurants, surrounding towns and beautiful areas to see.I had to work in the area during my stay and gave me the opportunity to really enjoy the surroundings and its beautiful sunsets at the beach.
    SEFZONE
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 445 reviews
    Poor location for beach access
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.54
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 439 reviews
    thankfully no carpet. pleasant staff, close to the beach access and restaurants
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £139.08
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,697 reviews
    Perfect location, pretty close to Encinitas downtown. Also, close to shops and restaurants + beach. Room clean and comfortable :) Nice staff.
    nounouche
    Solo traveller

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