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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 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

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay, clean and friendly staff. Great view"

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We got a great deal on the La Jolla Shores waterfront hotel, with a pool and hot tub! The price reflected the age and work that needed to be done. The food at the hotel restaurant was good but we didn't always have good service, and it was painfully slow! Otherwise, we had a nice, large room and bath area with a view looking down the coast, which is what we wanted!!"

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We been coming here for the past 5 summers for our family vacation. The hotel rooms are really big and have a big balcony. The rooms are normal standard. The staff was helpful with whatever we needed. We love the location! It’s walking distance to the beach and lots of good food places a short walk away. There’s a grocery store and laundry mat across the street. The grocery store has so much good, healthy food ready to eat. The laundry mat is awesome to not bring all the sandy dirty laundry home. Moonlight beach is amazing. It’s clean, lifeguards do any amazing job and lots of amenities. The hotels breakfast is good for quick start with options of bagel/ eggs/ sausage / yogurt and drinks. Pool was clean and fun. We come here with relaxed hotel expectations and just have fun with family. Will be back next year."

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved this hidden gem! What a beautiful place, wonderful amenities, helpful staff and overall a great stay! The only thing we would change is the painful showerhead- ha (: We’ve never taken a shower that hurt like this one. We hope to come back!"

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"This resort was exactly what we wanted, nice pool and beach view. The staff is EXTREMELY friendly. Pricing for parking is high, but you can seek other options if you are willing to deal with it resetting at 12:01am. Valet guys are charming. Food is pricey but delicious and really get what you pay for, with excellent staff at your service. One of our bags got delayed and the airline delivered to the hotel and they put it in our room while we were out and about. Sister in law took amtrak down from LA to meet us, station is 2 blocks away. You never hear the train at the property though. Great get away and all local restaurants were delicious. Bier garten and Craft coast bear and tacos were our faves..and dont forget Parlor Doughnuts!!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms have already been redone and are surprisingly nice. A real value at this price point. The grounds of the hotel are still under construction, so the outside looks a bit messy. Great location, helpful staff. Great price at $118 per night in July."

Lakehouse Resort

8/10 Good

"Property is good and view is nice. Staff only okay. The front desk staff all acted like we’re putting them out and only gave info in response to my questions (is there a resort map? Is there a gym? WiFi code?, etc) Logan at the pool was the exception- helpful, kind and always working! Walls are pretty thin. If you’re looking for a getaway right in SD it’s good but expect some rowdy pool day drinking."

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 126 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. Moonlight Beach Motel

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

8. Leucadia Beach Inn

9. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

10. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

11. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

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

13. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

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

15. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

16. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

17. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

18. Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County

19. West Inn & Suites

20. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

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