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Pet-Friendly Hotels in Encinitas

Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Encinitas on Hotels.com. These Encinitas Pet-Friendly Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 18 October 2026.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window.

A spacious hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a blue patterned bench.

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

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

R2 367

R2 604 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

2. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

R1 631

R1 794 total

includes taxes & fees

03 Nov - 04 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

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

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

3. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

R1 829

R2 012 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

4. Twelve Senses Retreat

Encinitas

R6 753

R7 462 total

includes taxes & fees

02 Nov - 03 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

R2 162

R3 109 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Nov - 09 Nov

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

A modern lounge area with a wooden ceiling, a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a large planter with a tree, and a wall-mounted plant.

A hotel with a central fountain, palm trees, and a well-lit courtyard.

A spacious balcony with a view of a cityscape at sunset, furnished with wicker chairs and a table.

6. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Aviara

R7 892

R10 183 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a bed, and a chair.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a wooden ceiling.

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, beach access, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved driveway leading to the entrance, a beachfront view, and a rocky shoreline.

7. Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Encinitas

R6 779

R8 448 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Nov - 09 Nov

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach

R1 696

R1 903 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

R1 667

R1 870 total

includes taxes & fees

01 Nov - 02 Nov

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

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

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

R2 416

R2 727 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a golf course, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A resort with a large pool, sun loungers, and palm trees.

A couple sitting by a fire pit with string lights, surrounded by patterned cushions and yellow flowers.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

11. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

La Costa

R4 602

R6 235 total

includes taxes & fees

01 Nov - 02 Nov

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A yoga studio with a large glass door, allowing natural light to enter.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a building in the background.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a building with a tiled roof.

12. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

Aviara

R10 710

R12 903 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

13. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch

R2 927

R3 720 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A gazebo surrounded by trees on a well-maintained lawn.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center

R2 150

R2 785 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a bulletin board with informational posters, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A 6 Motel with a 'Welcome' sign, a 'Tow Away' sign, and a number '6117' on the building.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

15. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center

R1 071

R1 200 total

includes taxes & fees

01 Nov - 02 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A bathroom with a round white sink, a mirror, and a window.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach

R1 023

R1 180 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel with a landscaped garden, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious hotel corridor with large windows, a patterned carpet, and modern lighting fixtures.

A well-lit outdoor patio area with a curved seating arrangement, surrounded by palm trees and a small water feature.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large columns, and potted plants.

17. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Del Mar Heights

R2 507

R2 852 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

R2 367

R2 651 total

includes taxes & fees

01 Nov - 02 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

19. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

R2 003

R2 267 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Nov - 09 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

R2 227

R2 521 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

A wooden staircase leading down to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A beach with a sunset sky, waves, and a distant shoreline.

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

A sunset over a calm sea with vibrant red and orange hues in the sky.

Leucadia

Encinitas's Leucadia neighbourhood is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions, including Leucadia State Beach and Grandview Surf Beach.

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a sunset.

Downtown Encinitas

Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighbourhood is home to attractions, such as Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach.

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A coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

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A sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff with buildings on top.

Moonlight State Beach

9.2/10 (544 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Moonlight State Beach, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Encinitas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Beacon Beach located nearby.

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A garden with trees covered in ivy and a dirt path.

San Diego Botanic Garden

9.0/10 (151 reviews)

San Diego Botanic Garden is worth a visit, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Encinitas. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.

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Leucadia State Beach

9.4/10 (161 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Leucadia State Beach, located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from central Encinitas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Grandview Surf Beach and Beacon Beach, both within a short walk.

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Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Swamis Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Encinitas. Catch the sunset by the shore at San Elijo State Beach, just a short walk away.

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A beach at sunset with waves and a pink sky.

South Ponto Beach

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, South Ponto Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Encinitas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Grandview Surf Beach located nearby.

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, just one of the family attractions in central Encinitas? Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, you'll love Del Mar Fairgrounds and Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center, both located nearby.

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Encinitas Ranch Golf Course

7.6/10 (44 reviews)

You might want to practise your swing at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a golf course located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Encinitas. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches. If Encinitas Ranch Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, La Costa Golf Courses - North and South, and The Crossings at Carlsbad are also nearby.

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Grandview Surf Beach

9.0/10 (92 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Grandview Surf Beach, located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from central Encinitas. Catch the sunset by the shore at Leucadia State Beach, just a short walk away.

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About the destination

Encinitas is a walkable location known for its beaches. Enjoy the seafood restaurants and cafes or perhaps you'll want to book an excursion during your stay. Nature lovers can visit San Elijo State Beach and Batiquitos Lagoon. Popular sights in the surrounding area include LEGOLAND® California.

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