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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 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

₩484,428

₩535,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

2. Inn at Moonlight Beach

3.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Cesar

₩445,857

₩531,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

Sylwia A

₩188,420

₩207,262 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 room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

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

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Antonio

₩179,665

₩218,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Helli

₩120,953

₩133,646 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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

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

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

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Shannon J

₩191,815

₩211,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

7. Beach Terrace

16.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

ALI

₩294,704

₩399,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Nicole

₩274,309

₩358,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

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

17 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Paula

₩194,258

₩214,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

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

10. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Brandon

₩948,893

₩1,200,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

11. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jamie

₩166,122

₩188,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

12. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Blanca

₩157,855

₩214,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

13. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Juan

₩161,119

₩211,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

14. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Victoria

₩195,790

₩225,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Priyesh

₩252,509

₩283,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

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.

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

16. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

8.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Neal

₩616,305

₩800,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A sandy beach with footprints and seagulls.

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

12.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Lizette

₩172,676

₩193,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Debbie

₩172,200

₩194,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a large building with multiple stories and balconies.

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

19. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

13.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Gustavo

₩760,316

₩968,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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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 146 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,058 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,708 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach	7.0 Good 1,345 reviews	View

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

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."

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked everything about our stay. The room was spacious and had everything we needed. The bed is very comfortable. The pool, fire pits, hot tub and sauna are very nice. The 3 restaurants are all delicious and it is in a great location."

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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. Beach Terrace

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

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

10. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

11. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

12. Lakehouse Resort

13. West Inn & Suites

14. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

16. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

17. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

18. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

19. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Compare popular hotels close to Eli Howard Surf School

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

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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