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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Moonlight Beach	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 142 reviews	View
Moonlight Beach Motel	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 621 reviews	View
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	3.0 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,614 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 1,250 reviews	View

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

Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

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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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Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8/10 Good

"The property is under a big remodel. Fortunately they started with the rooms. Our room was very nice, updated and clean. The staff working out a room not the lobby that is under construction, was very helpful. The location is great to get around Encinitas. In time this place will be great. The way to operate the TV(at least in our room) needs to be worked out. I"

The Dana on Mission Bay

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean, the price was great, and the marina view was beautiful. Considering the cost, it was an excellent value. We also appreciated the amenities, especially having an ice machine available, which was very convenient. One thing to note is that while the hotel is on the water, there is no direct beach access for swimming. It’s a great spot to enjoy the view, but not if you’re expecting a swimmable beach. Our biggest disappointment was an incident at the bayside pool. A guest apparently defecated in the pool, and although children immediately began yelling that there was poop in the pool, it took approximately 5–10 minutes before staff asked everyone to exit. Two staff members came to inspect the situation after guests alerted them. What was even more concerning was that the pool appeared to reopen just a few hours later. We were unsure what procedures were followed to properly disinfect the pool before allowing guests back in, which raised concerns about sanitation and safety. Overall, we enjoyed our stay because of the clean rooms, beautiful marina views, and good value. However, the handling of the pool contamination incident left us disappointed and made us question the hotel’s response to guest safety."

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. The rooms and pool staff was great. Check out was a bit crowded but staff over the phone was good the next day for all docs needed. I would recommend this place because the location is close to all attractions and is a stand alone resort. Only about a 20 minute drive to anywhere you wanna go. Parking was a little bit steep at $47 a night along with the resort fee at $47 a night. Seemed a bit much. Next time I will not rent a car I will just Uber. Parking in the city is very expensive at $15 for two hours unless your street side which is 7.50 for two hours. I estimated I could’ve saved at least $500 if I would Uber for four days."

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Frequently asked questions

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 128 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Encinitas?

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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 neighborhood. 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.

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Moonlight Beach Motel

Inn at Moonlight Beach

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Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

Best Western Escondido Hotel

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

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Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

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