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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with two barstools, and pendant lighting.

1. Del Mar Beach Hotel

1.7 km from The Sound

Kristine

฿7,659

฿9,827 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A nighttime view of a building entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and benches.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

A spacious living area with a pool table, a sofa, and a red armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining table and chairs.

2. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

0.5 km from The Sound

Clifford

฿5,114

฿5,779 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

3. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

2.7 km from The Sound

Christopher

฿4,924

฿5,574 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A coastal residential area with houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A poolside area with three green umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

4. Wave Crest Resort

2.1 km from The Sound

Erik

฿7,046

฿9,083 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A coastal beach with a clear view of the ocean, a bridge, and a distant town.

A deck with chairs and a table, overlooking a sunset over a body of water.

5. Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG

2.9 km from The Sound

Carolyn

฿7,833

฿8,866 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel with a landscaped garden, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious hotel corridor with large windows, a patterned carpet, and modern lighting fixtures.

A bar area with a variety of seating options including round tables and bar stools, a bar counter with a display of bottles, and a patterned floor.

A well-lit outdoor patio area with a curved seating arrangement, surrounded by palm trees and a small water feature.

6. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Del Mar Heights, 0.4 km from The Sound

Neil

฿6,152

฿6,998 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a well-lit facade, and a signboard.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar area with a menu. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with a tiled roof.

7. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

1.4 km from The Sound

Rusty

฿5,029

฿5,694 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bicycle artwork on the wall, a balcony with a view, and a hanging light fixture.

A golf course with a clear path, a large tree, and several players.

A home gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A laundry area with multiple washing machines and dryers, service signs, and promotional posters.

8. Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

1.5 km from The Sound

Farah

฿5,784

฿6,547 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

9. Twelve Senses Retreat

7.4 km from The Sound

Jacklyn

฿11,929

฿13,188 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

17.8 km from The Sound

Shannon J

฿4,726

฿5,208 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern interior with a blue sofa, patterned rug, and a staircase.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a dark wooden wardrobe.

An outdoor seating area with patterned sofas and a round table, surrounded by greenery and a building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a built-in bench with cushions.

11. Orli La Jolla

14.8 km from The Sound

Laura

฿10,450

฿13,766 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

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

12. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

6.8 km from The Sound

Robert

฿11,273

฿13,985 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

16.8 km from The Sound

Christine

฿4,046

฿4,580 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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

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

14. Inn at Moonlight Beach

9 km from The Sound

Cesar

฿9,661

฿11,619 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

11.5 km from The Sound

James

฿2,748

฿3,023 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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 spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

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

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

6 km from The Sound

April

฿4,549

฿5,004 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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.

17. Lakehouse Resort

17.2 km from The Sound

Tracy

฿3,837

฿5,224 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A Hyatt House hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit signage.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

10.5 km from The Sound

Balwinder

฿5,883

฿6,762 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

19. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

14.6 km from The Sound

Tetiana

฿6,979

฿8,022 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture, a stone building, and a view of the ocean and golf course.

A coastal view with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a white fence overlooking the beach.

A hotel with a water feature, stone steps, and balconies with lights.

A room with a dining table and chairs, a painting, a lamp, and a view of the ocean and a building with palm trees.

20. Pantai Inn

14.2 km from The Sound

Kristina

฿8,977

฿11,053 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Sound

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Del Mar Beach Hotel	9.6 1038 1,038 reviews	View
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort	9.4 370 370 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar	9.4 1176 1,176 reviews	View
Wave Crest Resort	9.2 158 158 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG	8.8 1003 1,003 reviews	View

Top The Sound Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

8/10 Good

"A nice hotel to stay."

Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

10/10 Excellent

"the daily breakfast was delicious the front desk staff was incredibly friendly and helpful"

Del Mar Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place! Cute hotel on the beach and dog friendly 🐾"

Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

8/10 Good

"Loved the whole property. Great pool area. Clean and quiet room. It did smell very musty and dank."

Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing great place to stay"

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Henry was wonderful at the front desk. The rooms were nice. The service was great."

Wave Crest Resort

10/10 Excellent

"wow, this is the best place ever. I had an amazing vacation. The staff was most hospitable. easy parking. I could hear the ocean at night while I slept. makes for a heavenly sleep only a 5-minute walk to the beach, but you could see the ocean from the room."

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Room and grounds are well kept and staff are incredibly helpful. Lots of nearby restaurants and shops. Very short car or bike ride to nearby towns giving even more options for entertainment and activities. The in-room record players and vinyl library a nice added touch."

Other attractions near The Sound

A Ferris wheel, carnival rides, and a crowd at an amusement park.

Del Mar Fairgrounds

8.6/10 (198 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Del Mar Fairgrounds during your stay in Del Mar. Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its surfing spots.

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A coastal path with purple and orange flowers, a sandy beach, and the ocean.

Del Mar North Beach

9.4/10 (38 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Del Mar North Beach during your trip to Solana Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, cliffs, and wildflowers.

Del Mar Beach

9.6/10 (453 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Del Mar Beach during your travels in Del Mar? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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A grassy park with trees, a bench, and a view of the ocean.

Seagrove Park

9.2/10 (96 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Seagrove Park and enjoy the surfing in Del Mar. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center

8.2/10 (33 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center and popular activities such as surfing in Del Mar. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Del Mar Racetrack

8.6/10 (235 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Del Mar Racetrack and popular activities such as surfing in Del Mar. In the area, take in the lively festivals and beautiful sunsets.

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Del Mar Golf Center

You can take time to visit Del Mar Golf Center during your travels to Del Mar.

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Del Mar Plaza

9.2/10 (177 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Del Mar Plaza during your visit to Del Mar. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Sound?

The Sound is located in Del Mar. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 205 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to The Sound?

Adjacent to The Sound, Hilton San Diego/Del Mar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort and Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Sound?

Expedia has 205 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Sound.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Sound, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near The Sound.

What can I see and do near The Sound?

You can enjoy live performances at Belly Up and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time wandering around San Elijo State Beach, Seagrove Park and Encinitas Community Park. Dip your toes in the water at Del Mar Beach, Solana Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach.

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Our top choices for The Sound hotels

1. Del Mar Beach Hotel

2. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

3. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

4. Wave Crest Resort

5. Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG

6. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

7. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

8. Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

9. Twelve Senses Retreat

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11. Orli La Jolla

12. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

14. Inn at Moonlight Beach

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

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

17. Lakehouse Resort

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

19. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

20. Pantai Inn

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Top The Sound Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

Del Mar Beach Hotel

Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Wave Crest Resort

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Other attractions near The Sound

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Del Mar North Beach

Del Mar Beach

Seagrove Park

Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center

Del Mar Racetrack

Del Mar Golf Center

Del Mar Plaza

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