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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,217 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room. Great customer service and location."
United States
Ellie
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (605 reviews)
"Nice location and staff. Room was spacious and clean"
United States
Theodore
The price is AU$442
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Moonlight Beach Motel

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,583 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
joshua
The price is AU$302
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
3.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (137 reviews)
"Unique and romantic stay!!! We really enjoyed our time and the staff was warm and welcoming at all times."
United States
Cesar
The price is AU$641
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Inn at Moonlight Beach

6. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
3.0 star property
13.1 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay we had a wonderful time."
United States
Eugenia
The price is AU$453
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,321 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff and great breakfast."
United States
isabel
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"clean room and great staff."
United States
Abraham
The price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
11.6 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,129 reviews)
"The property is really nice and the staff was exceptional."
United States
marisa
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10. Best Western Escondido Hotel

Best Western Escondido Hotel
2.5 star property
21 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and excellent customer service."
United States
Thelma
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Best Western Escondido Hotel

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
20.7 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,941 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable and spacious hotel room"
United States
Carmen
The price is AU$388
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

12. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (377 reviews)
"Great place to stay very family friendly."
United States
Irene O.
The price is AU$677
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
LEGOLAND California Hotel

13. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,075 reviews)
"It's an attractive, clean property situated in a quiet location. Very nice breakfast."
United States
Russell
The price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
West Inn & Suites

14. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway
2.5 star property
27.5 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, the later check out was wonderful. My family and I enjoyed our stay and had fun!"
United States
Kyle
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

15. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
2.0 star property
24 km from Downtown Encinitas
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
United States
Jacquie
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

16. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4.0 star property
30.7 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,496 reviews)
"We have stayed here before, good location, clean rooms, great staff."
United States
Lance
The price is AU$567
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

17. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,640 reviews)
"Beautiful resort, nice views great staff"
United States
Marco
The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Lakehouse Resort

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

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel and convenient to restaurants and shopping. If you have a family book the two bedroom, 2 bath. It's very nice and spacious. The breakfast was pretty good and plenty of space to sit down and enjoy. I've stayed here many times and it's my go to hotel."
United States
Gabriel
The price is AU$367
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Johannah
The price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
3.0 star property
21 km from Downtown Encinitas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,219 reviews)
"Clean room, a good breakfast and aa safe palce to stay in with kids"
United States
Lorenz
The price is AU$310
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

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

Leucadia

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leucadia. A stop by Leucadia State Beach or Grandview Surf Beach might round out your trip.

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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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 134 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.