Lodging and Community
HOST HOTEL: Hampton Inn Encinitas – Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton Inn Encinitas (formerly Holiday Inn Express) is our host hotel and is extending special rates to our riders - but book early to ensure your spot. Call the front desk directly or follow this link to secure the San Diego Century group rate of $199 per night, available Friday, May 20th to Sunday, May 22nd, 2022.
1661 Villa Cardiff Dr.
Cardiff, CA 92007
Front Desk: 760-944-0427 BOOK NOW
Located in Encinitas and just 2.3 miles from our starting line, this property is just off I-5, within three miles of San Diego Botanic Garden, Fletcher Cove Park, and Moonlight Beach State Park. The Del Mar Fairgrounds and Cardiff Beach can be reached in 10 minutes. Your stay will include the clean and fresh Hampton bed®, LCD TV, coffeemaker, iron with ironing board, free WiFi, mini-fridge, daily hot breakfast, free coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hours a day, outdoor pool, whirlpool, and 24-hour fitness center.
*Locals hint: try the taco shop next door at the gas station, hidden gem!
TRAVELING TO ENCINITAS?
Charming “Old Encinitas” on historic HWY 101, stretches ¾ mile between Encinitas Blvd south to “K” St. It is filled with excellent restaurants, unusual shops and other places to visit. Encinitas is home to the famous Self-Realization Center and Swami’s surfing beach (next to SRF). North along HWY 101 is the community of Leucadia once southern California’s flower capital and still the home of the Poinsettia or Christmas plant.
Chamber of Commerce (760) 753-6041 for info on business, food or lodging.
Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Assoc. (DEMA) (760) 943-1950
Encinitas Attractions
- San Diego Botanic Garden – (760) 436-3036
- Swami’s Surf Park – PCH and Self- Realization Center., downtown Encinitas
- Self Realization Fellowship Center – (760) 753-1811
- San Dieguito Heritage Museum (760) 632-9711
- San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve – (760) 436-3944
Nearby Attractions
(with driving time from downtown Encinitas)
- Legoland – 12 minutes
- Omni La Costa Resort – 8 minutes
- Park Hyatt Aviara – 8 minutes
- San Diego Zoo – 25 minutes
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park – 40 minutes
- Del Mar Race Track – 8 minutes
- Torrey Pines Golf Course – 15 minutes
- Scripps Aquarium – 20 minutes
