What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighborhood. Be sure to check out 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 traveler 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 neighborhood is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Encinitas area?

Expedia has 126 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Encinitas.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Encinitas?

To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown Encinitas or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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 neighborhood. 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.

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Carly

NT$5,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Faustino

NT$4,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

Jayme

NT$10,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Geneva

NT$4,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Cesar

NT$15,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

2.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Nicole

NT$5,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Daniel

NT$5,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Oscar

NT$5,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

Filipinas

NT$6,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

8.4 km from Downtown Encinitas

CARLOS

NT$4,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Maria

NT$7,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

12. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Kay

NT$4,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sara

NT$5,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Lizette

NT$6,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

15. Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

pasee

NT$7,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

8.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Rey

NT$5,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

17. West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Melanie

NT$6,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

11.2 km from Downtown Encinitas

jairo

NT$4,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

19. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia, 3.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Jessica

NT$3,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

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

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Aimee

NT$3,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

Leucadia

Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

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Olivenhain

Though Olivenhain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach.

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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Our family had a great vacation here. We stayed from Tuesday-Friday in July so it wasn’t very crowded. Main pool is large and great vibes. The bar and outdoor kitchen/grill was not open 1 or 2 days but open and lively on Thursday and Friday. Stayed on the cove side and it was very peaceful and quiet. Fire pits were reserved with items a few nights but open on others. A few days there was a Y camp with kids kayaking and paddle boarding and it was very nice to see. The bungalow suite on the cove was modern and did not feel outdated. We stayed at the Bahia across the bay a few years in a row and those bungalows are in need of some renovations. Overall had a great time and definitely plan on coming again next year!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay. They are remodeling the lobby and rooms. The finished rooms were very nice and aesthetically pleasing. There is so much to do and eat in the surrounding area. And a 10 minute walk to the beach!!! Can’t beat that. The area felt safe. Would definitely recommend if on a budget."

La Jolla Cove Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I read all the reviews and it kinda freaked me out to be honest but our stay was perfect. Perhaps there is no construction on the weekend thankfully because everything was peaceful and quiet. There was even a wedding reception held on the night we stayed and we were on the same floor as the event (6th fl) and did not hear any music or noise that bothered us. The room was perfect, had everything we needed. The attached coffee shop was great and the valet service was quick. Exactly what we needed for a nice getaway!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

12. Leucadia Beach Inn

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

15. Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

17. West Inn & Suites

18. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

19. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

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

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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