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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 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

NT$11,387

NT$12,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

NT$4,631

NT$5,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Corrine

NT$3,852

NT$4,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.

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

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

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

0.5 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Scott

NT$8,206

NT$9,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

NT$3,237

NT$3,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

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

Jesse

NT$4,385

NT$4,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

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

7. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Anthony

NT$3,289

NT$4,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Kristine

NT$7,075

NT$9,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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 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.

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

17 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Paula

NT$4,515

NT$4,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

10. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

5.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Clifford

NT$4,882

NT$5,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

NT$11,329

NT$13,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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.

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

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Christine

NT$3,863

NT$4,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

13. Leucadia Beach Inn

5.6 km from Eli Howard Surf School

James

NT$2,624

NT$2,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

14. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Christopher

NT$4,701

NT$5,321 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 pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

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

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

15. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Tracy

NT$3,663

NT$4,987 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 lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

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

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

John

NT$5,868

NT$6,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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.

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

17. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Brandon

NT$24,577

NT$30,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

18. Beach Terrace

16.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Beth

NT$6,838

NT$9,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

cynthia

NT$4,376

NT$4,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

20. The Green Room Hotel

17.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Alison

NT$5,246

NT$5,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Eli Howard Surf School

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,067 reviews	View
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites	8.2 Very Good 1,689 reviews	View
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge	8.6 Excellent 820 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach	7.0 Good 1,329 reviews	View

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Leucadia Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A good simple, clean, basic inn."

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A true hidden gem. Walking distance from beach, restaurants, shops. Easy and convenient parking. Couldn't ask for a better place."

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel. Good sizes and comfortable room with a balcony. No complaints."

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place. Beach and shops within walking distance."

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.

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 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. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

7. West Inn & Suites

8. Del Mar Beach Hotel

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

10. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

11. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. Leucadia Beach Inn

14. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

15. Lakehouse Resort

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

17. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

18. Beach Terrace

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

20. The Green Room Hotel

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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Leucadia Beach Inn

Moonlight Beach Motel

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

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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