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 125 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.

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 Hermitage & Meditation Gardens or Encinitas Surfboards while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include D Street Viewpoint, I Street Viewpoint, and J Street Viewpoint. Self Realization Fellowship and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

Downtown Encinitas Hotels, Encinitas

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a sunset.

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

1. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Antonio

P10,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Joyce

P6,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

Downtown Encinitas

Viachaslau

P14,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

4. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

Steven

P7,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

5. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

Cesar

P26,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

2.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Sylwia A

P11,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

8.3 km from Downtown Encinitas

Mauro

P10,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a painting on the wall.

8. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Heather

P8,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8.1 km from Downtown Encinitas

Andrew

P8,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

10. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

margaret

P6,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

8.4 km from Downtown Encinitas

Angelica

P9,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

12. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Rosie

P7,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

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

6.9 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christine

P7,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Scott

P9,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

Christopher

P13,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

16. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.6 km from Downtown Encinitas

Shannon J

P10,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

17. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

11.2 km from Downtown Encinitas

Jonathan

P7,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

18. West Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Downtown Encinitas

Juan

P11,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, black pillars, and a wooden bench.

19. Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

9.8 km from Downtown Encinitas

"We had a great stay! The hotel was clean, the accommodations were comfortable, and it was perfect for our family. It shares a courtyard with the Holiday Inn, where the kids had plenty to do: Connect Four, darts, miniature golf, and even a basketball they could check out. The pool was clean and inviting, and the bar and restaurant were open in the evenings from 5 to 10 p.m. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

Yvette

P12,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a paved walkway and palm trees.

20. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

13.4 km from Downtown Encinitas

Karen

P8,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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

The pristine beaches and ample 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.

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A coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

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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