Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Encinitas, United States

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Encinitas, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Encinitas Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
462 77% $416 $120,117

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Encinitas Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Encinitas

Ranked by Listing Score among the 462 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Encinitas. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Private Entrance & Deck. Walk to 101. Pet-Friendly
1 BR · Private room · Encinitas
5.0
788 reviews
85–100% $158 $44,686 View listing
#2 90
Coastal Studio Guesthouse
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Encinitas
5.0
507 reviews
85–100% $190 $62,207 View listing
#3 90
Cardiff by the Sea Beach Bungalow
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Encinitas
5.0
422 reviews
85–100% $189 $47,427 View listing
#4 90
Encinitas Cottage/Lanai-Close2Beach
1 BR · Tiny home · Encinitas
4.9
420 reviews
85–100% $196 $44,431 View listing
#5 90
Charibella By The Sea
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Encinitas
4.9
389 reviews
85–100% $274 $76,496 View listing
#6 90
Cardiff Walk to Everything! Beach Retreat + Bikes
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
5.0
345 reviews
85–100% $183 $49,810 View listing
#7 90
A Jewel by the Sea
1 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
341 reviews
85–100% $229 $56,544 View listing
#8 90
Beautiful Ocean view at Cardiff Paradise
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
5.0
303 reviews
85% $219 $65,024 View listing
#9 90
Gem in Solana Beach Oasis!
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Encinitas
5.0
292 reviews
85–100% $248 $21,963 View listing
#10 90
Bungalow within walking distance to BEACH & TOWN!
1 BR · Entire bungalow · Encinitas
5.0
272 reviews
85–100% $291 $80,014 View listing
#11 90
Walkable Hang Ten Hut in heart of Encinitas
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
4.9
269 reviews
85–100% $291 $91,284 View listing
#12 90
Comfy House Near Swami's
3 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
267 reviews
83% $412 $129,190 View listing
#13 90
Ocean view Cardiff paradise (pet friendly!)
2 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
254 reviews
85–100% $497 $139,448 View listing
#14 90
Charming Encinitas Beach Cottage- ocean views!
2 BR · Entire cottage · Encinitas
5.0
251 reviews
85–100% $369 $91,322 View listing
#15 90
The Seaford - sweeping ocean view and pet friendly
2 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
242 reviews
85–100% $515 $148,910 View listing
#16 90
Mermaid Inn
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
4.8
241 reviews
85–100% $197 $58,249 View listing
#17 90
Romantic Cardiff by the Sea!
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Encinitas
5.0
214 reviews
85–100% $315 $106,547 View listing
#18 90
Your Encinitas Escape Awaits: Close To Beach!
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Encinitas
5.0
203 reviews
85–100% $410 $127,642 View listing
#19 90
Cardiff by the Sea, CA "Always on Beach Time!"
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
5.0
174 reviews
85–100% $309 $68,911 View listing
#20 90
Walk to Beach & Downtown - Encinitas Getaway
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
5.0
168 reviews
81% $278 $80,389 View listing
#21 90
Cardiff by the Sea - Coastal Beach Cottage
1 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
157 reviews
85–100% $330 $101,937 View listing
#22 90
Spacious Ocean Oasis with Private Outdoor Shower!
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Encinitas
5.0
150 reviews
82% $423 $132,583 View listing
#23 90
Outstanding Ocean Oasis ❊ Modern, Family Fun Home
3 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
145 reviews
85–100% $606 $183,150 View listing
#24 90
Walk to Downtown & Beaches • Hot Tub & Free WIFI
2 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
4.9
136 reviews
83% $488 $144,193 View listing
#25 90
Sunset Suite: Ocean Views, Bright, Walk to Town!
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
5.0
136 reviews
81% $581 $163,904 View listing
#26 90
Cozy Cottage in Encinitas Highlands
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Encinitas
5.0
121 reviews
84% $231 $29,843 View listing
#27 90
High-End Renovation | Epic Views | Cedar Spa
3 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
104 reviews
84% $846 $261,680 View listing
#28 90
Cardiff Beach Cottage Ocean View
2 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
4.9
101 reviews
85–100% $502 $148,030 View listing
#29 90
Cardiff Beach Charmer 2
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Encinitas
4.9
100 reviews
79% $356 $70,310 View listing
#30 90
Luxury Cardiff Beach Guest Suite
1 BR · Entire home · Encinitas
5.0
98 reviews
82% $254 $64,359 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Encinitas Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Encinitas?

    Private Entrance & Deck. Walk to 101. Pet-Friendly ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 788 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $21,963 to $261,680, with a median of $80,201, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Encinitas.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 77% across Encinitas during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Encinitas →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.