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![Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area]()
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach AreaHampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
2.5-star1 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb449 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff by the Sea Lodge]()
Cardiff by the Sea LodgeCardiff by the Sea Lodge
3-star0.8 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating8.2.Very Good198 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff ocean view retro rattan Big deck beach breezes]()
Cardiff ocean view retro rattan Big deck beach breezesCardiff ocean view retro rattan Big deck beach breezes
0.4 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating10.0.Exceptional1 Hotels.com guest review
![Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning]()
Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaningCozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning
0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional22 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Luxurious Cardiff by-the-Sea Cottage Walking Distance to Beach and Attractions]()
Luxurious Cardiff by-the-Sea Cottage Walking Distance to Beach and AttractionsLuxurious Cardiff by-the-Sea Cottage Walking Distance to Beach and Attractions
0.5 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating10.0.Exceptional6 Hotels.com guest reviews
![RELAX & ENJOY CARDIFF BEACH VIBES]()
RELAX & ENJOY CARDIFF BEACH VIBESRELAX & ENJOY CARDIFF BEACH VIBES
0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.8.Exceptional95 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff Beach Home, Ocean Views, Amazing Sunsets, Walk to beach and everywhere]()
Cardiff Beach Home, Ocean Views, Amazing Sunsets, Walk to beach and everywhereCardiff Beach Home, Ocean Views, Amazing Sunsets, Walk to beach and everywhere
0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.8.Exceptional36 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - free bikes and beach gear too!]()
Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - free bikes and beach gear too!Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - free bikes and beach gear too!
1.1 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating10.0.Exceptional38 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - includes bikes & beach gear!]()
Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - includes bikes & beach gear!Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - includes bikes & beach gear!
1.1 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.8.Exceptional37 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View]()
Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean ViewLuxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View
0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating10.0.Exceptional12 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Parkhouse Walking Distance to Beach and Attractions]()
Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Parkhouse Walking Distance to Beach and AttractionsLuxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Parkhouse Walking Distance to Beach and Attractions
0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating10.0.Exceptional5 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff Bliss - Panoramic Ocean Views - Walk to Beach!]()
Cardiff Bliss - Panoramic Ocean Views - Walk to Beach!Cardiff Bliss - Panoramic Ocean Views - Walk to Beach!
1.9 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional47 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Beautiful Ocean Views *** Cardiff Walking District **Fun In the SUN!]()
Beautiful Ocean Views *** Cardiff Walking District **Fun In the SUN!Beautiful Ocean Views *** Cardiff Walking District **Fun In the SUN!
0.6 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.4.Exceptional32 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Walk to Beach from Ocean View Craftsman Beach Cottage in Cardiff Village.]()
Walk to Beach from Ocean View Craftsman Beach Cottage in Cardiff Village.Walk to Beach from Ocean View Craftsman Beach Cottage in Cardiff Village.
0.5 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating10.0.Exceptional47 Hotels.com guest reviews
![Cardiff By The Sea Retreat]()
Cardiff By The Sea RetreatCardiff By The Sea Retreat
0.9 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.8.Exceptional34 Hotels.com guest reviews
Top landmarks in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
![Encinitas Community Park]()
Encinitas Community Park
Encinitas Community Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to San Elijo State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden, both nearby.
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![Cardiff State Beach]()
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Cardiff State Beach
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Cardiff State Beach, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Tide Beach Park located nearby.
See nearby properties![Eli Howard Surf School]()
Eli Howard Surf School
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Eli Howard Surf School, one of the family attractions located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, San Elijo State Beach is a short walk away.
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Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea
There's a lot visitors like about Cardiff-by-the-Sea, especially its beaches and restaurants. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Encinitas Community Park and San Elijo State Beach. Check out other sights like Cardiff State Beach and Swamis Beach.
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Top rated Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotels
- Cardiff ocean view retro rattan Big deck beach breezes
- Luxurious Cardiff by-the-Sea Cottage Walking Distance to Beach and Attractions
- Cardiff near San Elijo Beach~walk to everything - free bikes and beach gear too!
- Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Penthouse Walk to Park and Beach with Ocean View
- Luxury Cardiff by-the-Sea Parkhouse Walking Distance to Beach and Attractions
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