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

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

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

NT$11,345

NT$12,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach and ocean through a large window.

2. Moonlight Beach Motel

3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Scott

NT$4,911

NT$5,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

3. Inn at Moonlight Beach

3.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Cesar

NT$10,413

NT$12,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

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

1.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Sylwia A

NT$4,927

NT$5,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

5. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

0.5 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Scott

NT$7,407

NT$8,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple balconies and a landscaped entrance area.

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

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

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Antonio

NT$4,063

NT$4,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Helli

NT$2,831

NT$3,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 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.

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Shannon J

NT$4,512

NT$4,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

A spacious dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

9. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

9.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Lilit

NT$34,920

NT$40,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Nicole

NT$6,410

NT$8,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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.

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

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

17 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Paula

NT$4,549

NT$5,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jamie

NT$3,884

NT$4,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

13. The Green Room Hotel

17.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Kathleen

NT$5,026

NT$5,655 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 poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

7.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

William

NT$10,844

NT$13,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

15. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Juan

NT$3,576

NT$4,726 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 balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

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.

16. Beach Terrace

16.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

William

NT$6,891

NT$9,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

17. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Nicole

NT$3,117

NT$4,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

18. Leucadia Beach Inn

5.6 km from Eli Howard Surf School

margaret

NT$2,644

NT$2,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

19. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Brandon

NT$22,222

NT$28,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

20. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Thomas

NT$4,026

NT$4,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Eli Howard Surf School

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Twelve Senses Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Moonlight Beach Motel	9.6 Exceptional 649 reviews	View
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,062 reviews	View
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge	8.6 Excellent 828 reviews	View

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice motel, walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Family room was well equipped and clean, sand toys and boards were a nice bonus."

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff and easy walk to the beach"

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

10/10 Excellent

"The experience has improved much over the last few years. Will come back again"

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful and quiet inn that is very close to downtown Cardiff by the Sea for restaurants, shoppng, etc. The view from our room of the ocean was nice. The room was very large and well appointed with a very compfortable bed . Bath was large had a great shower. The fresh juices and muffins in the morning were delivered to our door and were delicious. We hope to go back!"

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent

"My stay at this Comfort Inn was lovely! The check in process was very smooth and I had choice in my accommodation, which I appreciated. It also came with flexibility if necessary. The room was accessible, subtle view of the ocean, and was clean & welcoming. Appreciated the amenities of an a/c, sun blocking shades, a mini fridge, microwave, TV, alarm clock, and bathtub. Loved the breakfast included. Also, loved that there was a pool and jacuzzi on the property. Checkout was really accommodating and every staff person I encountered from the desk to the breakfast folks, to the ones that took care of the property were really kind. The beach was prob a 22 min walk away. Great experience overall! Would stay in the future."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

8/10 Good

"Close to our event, walking distance to the beach. Comfortable and clean rooms. Staff was extremely helpful and courteous."

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Super cute spot! Only about a ten minute walk to the beach. Staff were really nice and helpful."

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. Inn at Moonlight Beach

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

5. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

8. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

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

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. The Green Room Hotel

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

15. West Inn & Suites

16. Beach Terrace

17. Lakehouse Resort

18. Leucadia Beach Inn

19. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

20. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

voco Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

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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