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A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

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.

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

1.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jacklyn

₩484,231

₩535,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.

2. Inn at Moonlight Beach

3.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Cesar

₩422,807

₩505,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.

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

1.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

April

₩184,658

₩203,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, round tables, and striped umbrellas.

A modern house with a curved wooden facade, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

0.5 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Scott

₩320,642

₩353,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

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.

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Corrine

₩163,796

₩200,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Helli

₩137,648

₩152,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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 central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Shannon J

₩194,532

₩214,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with two barstools, and pendant lighting.

A corridor with a view of the ocean at sunset, potted plants, and a railing.

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Kristine

₩310,916

₩398,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

9. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Anthony

₩142,880

₩190,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

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

17 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Paula

₩181,317

₩199,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

11. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

7.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Robert

₩457,619

₩567,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Christine

₩164,239

₩185,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative wall with hexagonal mirrors.

13. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

5.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Clifford

₩207,597

₩234,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

14. Leucadia Beach Inn

5.6 km from Eli Howard Surf School

James

₩111,567

₩122,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

15. Beach Terrace

16.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Beth

₩257,743

₩356,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

16. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Christopher

₩199,898

₩226,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

17. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Tracy

₩155,759

₩212,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a wooden fence.

A living room with a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a yellow cabinet.

A backyard with a wooden fence, a brick wall, and a small wooden deck.

A modern room with a mounted TV, wooden flooring, a checkered rug, and a wooden door.

18. The Green Room Hotel

17.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Debra M

₩194,089

₩218,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, each with a built-in fire feature, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a reception desk, and decorative glass spheres.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

16 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Mark

₩282,165

₩316,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

cynthia

₩187,073

₩209,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Eli Howard Surf School

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,067 reviews	View
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge	8.6 Excellent 821 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very Good 1,694 reviews	View

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you ! Everyone was great"

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, clean and comfortable"

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

8/10 Good

"Loved the whole property. Great pool area. Clean and quiet room. It did smell very musty and dank."

Leucadia Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Nos gustó el hotel, su ubicación y el trato del personal. Faltaría una pava eléctrica para calentar agua y repasadores en la kitchen. Todo muy limpio y prolijo. Nos gustó mucho la ubicación para estar cerca de la playa y del centro de Leucadia."

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Henry was wonderful at the front desk. The rooms were nice. The service was great."

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Room and grounds are well kept and staff are incredibly helpful. Lots of nearby restaurants and shops. Very short car or bike ride to nearby towns giving even more options for entertainment and activities. The in-room record players and vinyl library a nice added touch."

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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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Our top choices for Eli Howard Surf School hotels

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

2. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

7. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

9. West Inn & Suites

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

11. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

14. Leucadia Beach Inn

15. Beach Terrace

16. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

17. Lakehouse Resort

18. The Green Room Hotel

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Leucadia Beach Inn

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

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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