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A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A wooden wall with planters labeled "SUCCULENT LIBRARY" containing various succulents.

1. Inn at Moonlight Beach

3.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Cesar

₩398,188

₩478,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.

A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

1.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

April

₩188,029

₩206,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Marie

₩164,350

₩201,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a cityscape view.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Helli

₩138,114

₩152,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

5. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jesse

₩181,729

₩200,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

6. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Anthony

₩140,335

₩187,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

17 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Paula

₩192,633

₩212,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A bar area with green upholstered bar stools, a marble countertop, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

8. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

7.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Robert

₩483,399

₩595,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious living area with a pool table, a sofa, and a red armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining table and chairs.

A nighttime view of a building entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and benches.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

9. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

5.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Clifford

₩208,299

₩235,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Christine

₩165,481

₩187,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A resort with a large swimming pool, multiple buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and stone columns.

A woman in a floral swimsuit stepping out of a spa area with a hot tub, a lounge chair, and a sign indicating an outdoor terrace.

11. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Brandon

₩1,035,182

₩1,298,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

12. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

12.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Lizette

₩192,632

₩216,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

13. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Tracy

₩156,287

₩212,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

John

₩250,396

₩280,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

A Hyatt House hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit signage.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Rebecca Kaylyn

₩232,882

₩267,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

A spacious room with a modern chandelier, a large arched window, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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.

16. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

8.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

"My husband and I stayed at this hotel for a quick weekend getaway. The customer service was excellent. Check in went smoothly and our room was upgraded to a larger suite. The valet attendants were hustling to ensure clients did not have to wait for their vehicles. The property was exceptionally clean. Both evenings, someone arrived to provide turndown service, bottle water (sparkling as well), and to offer any additional services. All staff were exceptionally pleasant and friendly. This was our...

Makesha

₩706,724

₩902,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bowl of greens, and a water glass.

17. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

8.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Greg

₩975,952

₩1,167,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A poolside bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of a golf course at sunset.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, large windows, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a round table, two wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.

18. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

13.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Christopher

₩628,176

₩816,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.

19. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

19.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Michele

₩284,264

₩326,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

10.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Oscar

₩182,429

₩206,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Eli Howard Surf School

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,064 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very Good 1,685 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach	7.0 Good 1,323 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	9.6 Exceptional 2,170 reviews	View

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed only 1 night and we were very happy with everything. From the front desk reception to the morning breakfast, couldnt have been any better. I will definitely be staying again in the future"

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for the price"

Leucadia Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Manager went out of his way to ensure our stay was good. He was SO nice!"

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

8/10 Good

"They are little slow getting rooms ready for check in - 3 to 4 pm. Also i w"

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I truly enjoyed my stay in Solana Beach and would not hesitate to book here again."

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

8/10 Good

"👍"

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in walking distance from the beach and restaurants, the room was very clean with plenty of space, and the staff was friendly. I would stay here again."

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This place was great. Right across from the beach with a great rooftop. The rooms were spacious and beautiful. The staff was so helpful and I loved this little breakfast tray they bring you in the morning."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

8/10 Good

"Amazing location, but the property could use an update or remodel. The room was clean but just needs updating."

Other attractions near Eli Howard Surf School

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.

San Elijo State Beach

9.2/10 (76 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at San Elijo State Beach, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a person standing in the distance, and a sunset over the ocean.

Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Swamis Beach during your travels in Encinitas? Discover the sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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A white building with a golden dome, surrounded by palm trees and a parking lot with cars.

Self Realization Fellowship

8.8/10 (75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Encinitas with a visit to Self Realization Fellowship. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Encinitas Community Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Elks Lodge

Elks Lodge is just one of the places to see in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is just one of the places to see in Encinitas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens during your trip to Encinitas. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Eli Howard Surf School?

Eli Howard Surf School is located in a family-friendly area of Cardiff-by-the-Sea known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 99 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Eli Howard Surf School?

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eli Howard Surf School. Another good choice is Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Eli Howard Surf School?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Eli Howard Surf School.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Eli Howard Surf School, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Eli Howard Surf School.

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What can I see and do near Eli Howard Surf School?

You can catch a show at Belly Up, The Sound, and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas Community Park, and Seagrove Park. Moonlight State Beach, Solana Beach, and Del Mar Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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1. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

5. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

6. West Inn & Suites

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

8. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

9. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

13. Lakehouse Resort

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

17. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

18. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

19. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Leucadia Beach Inn

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Moonlight Beach Motel

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Other attractions near Eli Howard Surf School

San Elijo State Beach

Cardiff State Beach

Swamis Beach

Self Realization Fellowship

Encinitas Community Park

Elks Lodge

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

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