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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 35 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $189 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$189
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 30 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $210 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$210
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 out of 5
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  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $127 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$127
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $102 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$102
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
Best Western Seven Seas
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $190 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$190
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $143 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$143
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
Handlery Hotel
La Jolla Cove Suites
3 out of 5
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  • 30 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $134 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$134
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
La Jolla Cove Suites
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
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  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $121 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$121
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $224 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$224
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Bahia Resort Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $121 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$121
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
3.5 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $143 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$143
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
Surfer Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 39 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $177 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$177
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Surfer Beach Hotel
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3-Star Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

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Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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