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Highest rated hotelFour Seasons Residence Club San Diego, Aviara (Residence Rental) – 5
Cheapest month to bookMarch

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Encinitas, California

Make the most of your time in Encinitas by staying at a hotel that matches your style. Our city hotel recommendations cover a wide spectrum of options, ensuring a perfect match for every need.

Best time to visit Encinitas

Encinitas is an interesting travel destination year-round, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your trip should be considered while making plans, such as weather and price.

Low and high season in Encinitas

Busiest month(s): In Encinitas, July stands out as the most popular time of year for tourists, resulting in a higher average nightly rate. If you intend to visit during this time, consider a higher budget as costs increase compared to the slower seasons, when average nightly prices are lower.

Quietest month(s): Save on lodging and avoid peak season prices by taking your trip during July, when the average rate per night is $399.

July is the most expensive month to stay in Encinitas, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you should be ready to spend an average of $399 per night on hotels. Prices are usually highest on Monday. No matter the time of year, Thursday is usually the cheapest day to make a reservation.

Where to stay in Encinitas, California

Enjoy your vacation at the right hotel for the right price. Whether it's a 5-star resort or a popular place in the middle of the city, there are plenty of great choices in Encinitas.

Popular hotels in Encinitas

The Inn at Moonlight Beach is a wonderful hotel to stay at, with its 3.5-star rating and range of amenities. This hotel offers an excellent stay in the heart of Encinitas, and you can enjoy the hotel's restaurant, bar, gym, and pool.

With a 2-star rating, the Brisa Pacifica Hotel Encinitas is also a comfortable hotel. The hotel provides a breakfast, parking, wi-Fi, and fitness center.

The Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach is a 2-star hotel with a modern and comfortable design that offers amenities including a pool, gym, restaurant, and spa facilities.

Things to do in Encinitas

At the heart of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Swami's Beach. Check out other interesting sites like the San Diego Botanic Garden and the Moonlight State Beach. If you're a foodie, you'll find a wide variety of great restaurants, like Leucadia Donut Shoppe, Better Buzz Coffee, Betty's Pie Whole, The Taco Stand, and 101 Diner.

Finding cheap hotels in Encinitas: FAQs

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Encinitas with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $99 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $99 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $299 per night, and the average price on weekends is $312. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Encinitas could be Monday.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Encinitas. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Encinitas is currently around $253 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $207 per night.
If you're hitting up Encinitas with kids in tow, try Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach, or Hilton San Diego/Del Mar.