Top 10 Hotels Near Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas for 2026

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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 hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

1. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia, 2.6 km from Moonlight State Beach

margaret

P5,143

P5,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

2.1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jacklyn

P22,636

P25,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

3.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

April

P9,193

P10,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.

4. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.5 km from Moonlight State Beach

Cesar

P22,916

P27,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas, 1 km from Moonlight State Beach

Vanda

P7,892

P8,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas, 0.7 km from Moonlight State Beach

Corrine

P7,657

P9,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A building with a white facade, a central entrance, and a covered walkway.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A reception area with a painting of the ocean, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a coffee machine, and a digital scale.

7. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia, 2.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Stephanie

P4,697

P5,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a cityscape view.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas, 0.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Helli

P6,485

P7,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bench, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom.

A cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a beverage dispenser, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

9. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Leucadia, 2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Alan Cabal

P6,237

P6,873 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.

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11.8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Shannon J

P9,031

P9,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

11. West Inn & Suites

10.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

Juan

P6,538

P8,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

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

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

12. Del Mar Beach Hotel

9.9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Nicole

P14,045

P18,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

9 km from Moonlight State Beach

Jamie

P7,652

P8,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

9.2 km from Moonlight State Beach

P21,363

P26,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

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

15. Lakehouse Resort

12 km from Moonlight State Beach

Tracy

P7,281

P9,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative wall with hexagonal mirrors.

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

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.

16. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

8.4 km from Moonlight State Beach

Clifford

P9,691

P10,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

9.7 km from Moonlight State Beach

Priyesh

P11,650

P13,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

11.3 km from Moonlight State Beach

Debbie

P9,345

P10,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

19. Beach Terrace

13.4 km from Moonlight State Beach

ALI

P14,280

P19,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8 km from Moonlight State Beach

Oscar

P8,763

P10,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Moonlight State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leucadia Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 999 reviews	View
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,055 reviews	View
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

10/10 Excellent

"Love the staff, rooms are lovely."

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent

"everything was great, clean nice"

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

8/10 Good

"Overall a bit above average. My only complaint is the conditioner dispenser in the bathroom was empty which leads me to believe maid service does not always check to refill it."

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds were beautifully maintained. We watched staff meticulously clean the glass around the pool, wiped down railings all the way to the ground. They need a raise ! Every staff we came in contact with was knowledgeable and the training shows. We were greeted by the gift shop cashier, the front desk clerk came around to hand me my room keys. These little things did not go unnoticed. Mya was a great waitress to us! She made our night with being so fun and kind to our party."

Leucadia Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying here. It is a cosy California Bungalow style, what was once called a Motor Court. Very friendly and helpful staff, old school too!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"The clerk when we checked in was not friendly at all, but everyone else was. The rooms are starting to be updated (floors and paint). However, the furniture and the showers are old. Our room also had a horrible musty smell. The breakfast offers a lot of options and was good. For the price and location it is well worth it."

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice older place that’s well taken care of. Great location"

Inn at Moonlight Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I've visited Encinitas many times over the years, but staying at the Inn at Moonlight Beach was a uniquely uplifting experience. It felt like a stay at an ashram: peaceful, meditative, and deeply rejuvenating. The details make all the difference. Upon arrival, a small selection of dried fruit with herbs from the inn's own garden and a pot of hot herbal tea were waiting in the room. The room itself was spacious, with an outdoor space facing the garden, which is lit at night with a soft, almost surreal glow. Everything is thoughtfully designed to make you feel welcome and a world away from the hustle of the outside world."

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A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.

Self Realization Fellowship

8.8/10 (75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a visit to Self Realization Fellowship. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a grassy hillside, and a clear view of the ocean.

Beacon Beach

9.2/10 (41 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beacon Beach during your trip to Encinitas? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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D Street Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Encinitas with a stop at D Street Viewpoint.

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Encinitas Surfboards

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Encinitas Surfboards during your visit to Encinitas.

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I Street Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Encinitas when you stop by I Street Viewpoint.

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J Street Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Encinitas with a stop at J Street Viewpoint.

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is just one of the places to see in Encinitas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moonlight State Beach?

Moonlight State Beach is located in Encinitas. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 152 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moonlight State Beach?

Adjacent to Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices close by include The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach.

How many hotels are there close to Moonlight State Beach?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moonlight State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moonlight State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Moonlight State Beach.

What can I see and do near Moonlight State Beach?

You can enjoy live performances at Belly Up and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park, and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center. South Carlsbad State Beach, Solana Beach, and Swamis Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Moonlight State Beach hotels

1. Leucadia Beach Inn

2. Twelve Senses Retreat

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

4. Inn at Moonlight Beach

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

9. Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

10. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

11. West Inn & Suites

12. Del Mar Beach Hotel

13. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

15. Lakehouse Resort

16. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

19. Beach Terrace

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

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Top Moonlight State Beach Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Leucadia Beach Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Moonlight Beach Motel

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Other attractions near Moonlight State Beach

Self Realization Fellowship

Beacon Beach

D Street Viewpoint

Encinitas Surfboards

I Street Viewpoint

J Street Viewpoint

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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