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title: "Wave Crest Resort, San Diego (CA) | StayVersus"
description: "Wave Crest Resort in San Diego (CA): rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Resort · ★★★
# Wave Crest Resort

Del Mar, San Diego (CA), United States

9.0 ·  Excellent 17 reviews ·  #68 #68 of 233 in San Diego (CA) ·  4.7/5 on Google, 381 reviews ·  8.9 Location score
## About Wave Crest Resort

Wave Crest Resort is a resort in Del Mar, San Diego (CA), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 17 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 24 km from the centre of San Diego (CA). The nearest beach is 70 m away. The nearest airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 19 km away.

- **Type:** Resort

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 31

- **Floors:** 2

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

1400 OCEAN AVENUE [wavecrestresort.com](http://www.wavecrestresort.com/)

## How Wave Crest Resort scores

Better rated than 70% of hotels in San Diego (CA)

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **8.9**

San Diego (CA) average

## Rating on Google

4.7/5

381 Google reviews

-   5★75%
-   4★18%
-   3★1%
-   2★1%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontSwimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Hot tub

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **66**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **61**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Del Mar ATSF Depot</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">360 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">43 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Diego (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">55 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Del Mar, CA230 m
-   Del Mar Historical Society640 m
-   Free Flight1.4 km

## Wave Crest Resort: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The resort villa offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Wave Crest Resort. The resort villa is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as cable TV offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the resort villa at its BBQ facilities. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Wave Crest Resort. During your stay, the resort villa provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to hot tub. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool.

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## Questions about Wave Crest Resort

### How do guests rate Wave Crest Resort?

Wave Crest Resort has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 17 reviews, which is better than 70% of rated hotels in San Diego (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Wave Crest Resort?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Wave Crest Resort have a pool?

Yes, Wave Crest Resort has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Wave Crest Resort?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Wave Crest Resort from the airport?

The nearest airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 19 km away in a straight line.

### Is Wave Crest Resort close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 70 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Wave Crest Resort have?

Wave Crest Resort has 31 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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