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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3.0 star property
1.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1043)
"Clean room and staff were excellent."
United States
Jose
The price is ฿4,046
฿4,451 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
2.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (505)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Joan
Moonlight Beach Motel

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
2.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1295)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Edith
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
2.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
6.8 out of 10, (1140)
"Nice stay"
United States
Sharon
The price is ฿2,801
฿3,095 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
2.0 star property
3.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great place to stay at ! How ever I would recommend the breakfast to add eggs, sausages, because cereal, milk, fruit and coffee wasn’t the best"
United States
Ismael
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
2.5 star property
4.4 km from San Elijo State Beach
6.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Room was spotless "
United States
Raul
The price is ฿2,480
฿2,733 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Friendly staff, nice barbecue 😋 "
United States
Gary
The price is ฿2,765
฿3,042 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Leucadia Beach Inn

Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea
2.5 star property
16.3 km from San Elijo State Beach
6.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Friendly staff good service "
United States
COREY
The price is ฿2,765
฿3,106 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
2.5 star property
17.1 km from San Elijo State Beach
6.8 out of 10, (1018)
"Easy check in"
United States
Josephine
The price is ฿2,207
฿2,427 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
3.0 star property
5 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Overall very good. However, food at the bistro was not great."
United States
Keith
The price is ฿5,434
฿6,151 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG
2.5 star property
4.9 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Rooms are great and staff was really nice during construction"
United States
Henry
The price is ฿3,941
฿4,462 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
17.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
6.6 out of 10, (1010)
"My stay so far has been has been excelent."
United States
nicolette
The price is ฿1,899
฿2,141 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Winners Circle Resort

Winners Circle Resort
2.0 star property
5.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (195)
"Great place!"
United States
Karyn
The price is ฿5,279
฿5,965 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Winners Circle Resort

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
2.0 star property
5.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Great place"
United States
Lourdes
The price is ฿1,769
฿1,946 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
4.0 star property
6.1 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Decent place"
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿3,639
฿4,140 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5.0 star property
6.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (231)
"Staff, sunset views, service, food at Vaga! All good! Room was spacious and lovely. One issue was that the fire pit area in the room as really wet due to the mist/dew from the weather. "
United States
Dhanashree
The price is ฿12,135
฿15,457 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar Beach Hotel
2.0 star property
7.2 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"clean, quiet, great amenities, nice staff!"
United States
Amy
Del Mar Beach Hotel

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
5.0 star property
7.7 km from San Elijo State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿13,935
฿15,580 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

L'Auberge Del Mar

L'Auberge Del Mar
5.0 star property
7.5 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (827)
"The location was beautiful. Staff was very friendly."
United States
Quynh N
The price is ฿11,762
฿15,445 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
L'Auberge Del Mar

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
4.0 star property
7.6 km from San Elijo State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Nice resort"
United States
Pooja
The price is ฿7,424
฿9,984 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Elijo State Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit San Elijo State Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This historic area is known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 99 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near San Elijo State Beach?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Elijo State Beach. Another good option is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge, located just 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.
How many hotels will I find close to San Elijo State Beach?
Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Elijo State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Elijo State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near San Elijo State Beach.
What can I see and do near San Elijo State Beach?
You can enjoy live performances at Belly Up and North Coast Repertory Theatre. You can wander around Encinitas Community Park, Stagecoach Park or Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Moonlight State Beach, Solana Beach and Del Mar Beach.