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

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

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

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

1.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jacklyn

₩478,298

₩528,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

A kitchen with a door leading outside, a clock on the wall, and a framed picture of a delivery truck.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view.

2. Moonlight Beach Motel

3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Scott

₩207,183

₩227,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

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

1.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Sylwia A

₩195,636

₩215,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Antonio

₩177,394

₩215,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Helli

₩119,424

₩131,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Shannon J

₩193,009

₩212,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

₩191,803

₩211,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

8. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Juan

₩148,777

₩196,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a large mirror and red-tiled sink.

A reception area with a counter, blue sofas, a round table, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A hotel with a sign reading 'Continental Inn,' a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a mountain in the background.

9. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

19.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Warren

₩180,329

₩198,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A couple dining outdoors at a table with a fire feature, in front of a classical building with arches.

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

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

10. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Brandon

₩936,898

₩1,185,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

11. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Nicole

₩155,613

₩211,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

12. Del Mar Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Nicole

₩270,413

₩353,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

13. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

7.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

William

₩457,190

₩567,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

12.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Lizette

₩170,223

₩190,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with multiple tables and chairs.

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Victoria

₩193,009

₩221,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

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

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

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Priyesh

₩249,317

₩279,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

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

A spacious balcony with a view of a cityscape at sunset, furnished with wicker chairs and a table.

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.

17. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

8.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Neal

₩746,569

₩946,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

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

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Debbie

₩169,754

₩192,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

19. Beach Terrace

16.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

ALI

₩290,518

₩393,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

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

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

20. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

19.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Sean

₩238,366

₩273,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was spot on especially the waffles. Small self checkout store in lobby was very useful. I'd definitely stay there again."

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Esteban in the lobby was especially helpful and courteous. I loved that they had chairs, umbrellas and towels available for our visits to the local beach a block away from the hotel. The room was very clean and spacious. The only small complaint I have is that I had requested an ocean view room which we weren’t given but I wasn’t going to create a fuss about it. I love that we could walk to a coffee shop in the morning, get breakfast and even walk to dinner. But if you want to take a short drive into downtown Encinitas, there’s tons of restaurants. If we travel to this area again, I’d definitely stay here"

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Cute room. Nice coffee and water machine. Location close to beach. Didn't do breakfast"

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

8/10 Good

"Clean, very basic breakfast, great location, pool, dogs allowed, small comfortable hotel. Restaurants nearby."

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The motel is very close to the beach 4 min walk and it has beach chairs and boogie boards available although, they are older and well used. My room was very clean had all the amenities I needed and they were very nice to have upgraded me. The staff and manager were super helpful. They have a barbecue area with a nice barbecue to use the water. Pressure could be better at least in my room, but the towels were soft and fluffy and plenty of them. The beds were extremely comfortable and I believe the room must be soundproof because I couldn’t hear anything and there is a train track nearby. I would highly recommend this motel as I have been here several times and I’ve never been disappointed."

Inn at Moonlight Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I've visited Encinitas many times over the years, but staying at the Inn at Moonlight Beach was a uniquely uplifting experience. It felt like a stay at an ashram: peaceful, meditative, and deeply rejuvenating. The details make all the difference. Upon arrival, a small selection of dried fruit with herbs from the inn's own garden and a pot of hot herbal tea were waiting in the room. The room itself was spacious, with an outdoor space facing the garden, which is lit at night with a soft, almost surreal glow. Everything is thoughtfully designed to make you feel welcome and a world away from the hustle of the outside world."

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 97 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

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

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

Expedia has 97 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 North 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. Moonlight Beach Motel

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

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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

8. West Inn & Suites

9. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

11. Lakehouse Resort

12. Del Mar Beach Hotel

13. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

14. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

17. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

19. Beach Terrace

20. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Motel

Inn at Moonlight 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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