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A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window.
A hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and an American flag.

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

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
1.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Sylwia A
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.
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.
A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

2. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
3.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Cesar
AU$603
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Inn at Moonlight Beach
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
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.
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, round tables, and striped umbrellas.

3. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
0.5 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Scott
AU$411
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
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 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.

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
2.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Antonio
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Lobby
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.
A modern gym with a treadmill, mirrored wall, and a mural of a running figure.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.7 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Joyce
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Phu
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
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 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.

7. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School
Mexico
Juan
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
West Inn & Suites
An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.
A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.
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.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
17 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Paula
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos
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 patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

9. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Lilit
AU$1,819
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
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.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a Hilton logo, and a wooden wall design.

10. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Heather
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
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.

11. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Nicole
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Lakehouse Resort
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.
A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.
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.

12. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
12.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Scott
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
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 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.

13. Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar Beach Hotel
6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Krista
AU$381
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Del Mar Beach Hotel
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.
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.

14. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
7.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Harold
AU$607
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
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 living room with a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a yellow cabinet.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

15. The Green Room Hotel

The Green Room Hotel
17.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Kathleen
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Green Room Hotel
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 sign for Leucadia Beach Inn with a palm tree logo, indicating a beach resort.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

16. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
5.6 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
margaret
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Leucadia Beach Inn
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.
Lobby
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

17. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
8.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Thomas
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
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.

18. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
16.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Melissa
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
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 with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Christopher
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
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 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.

20. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar
12.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School
United States
Brandon
AU$1,267
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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Compare popular hotels close to Eli Howard Surf School

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
9.2
Wonderful
1,057 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
9.6
Exceptional
146 reviews
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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
8.6
Excellent
829 reviews
View
A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
8.2
Very good
1,722 reviews
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Lobby
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
7.0
Good
1,360 reviews
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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent
"We LOVED stying here! The staff was super friendly and accommodated our late arrival. Hotel has everything we needed for the beach, and it's a two block walk (location can't be beat) to Moonlight Beach, with gorgeous ocean views from the rooms. The rooms were very clean and had everything we needed."
Morgan 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Moonlight Beach Motel
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The property is unique and the view from the roof is spectacular. I place to relax and be mindful. Rooms are beautiful and don’t feel like a hotel, but a bedroom at home. Breakfast could be better, but then again, there are places nearby to go to and have breakfast."
Jill 5-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great time at this property. Location was wonderful and the host was very responsive. We hope to be back again sometime soon."
M K. 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental
Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown

Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Great visit; great place to stay; outstanding location."
Stanley S. 13-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Charming, Elegant, Luxury, Walk to Moonlight Beach & Downtown
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

8/10 Good
"Our host Matt went above and beyond to assist us with any issues that came up. He was a truly extraordinary host, gracious, welcoming, and eager to make our stay at his lovely home as comfortable as possible. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable, and the kitchen is equipped with every item you might wish to have (including multiple methods of coffee makers). Our extended family felt very relaxed and grateful to experience coastal living with breathtaking views. Thank you, Matt!"
Sharon C. 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.
Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10

Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend. Loved it. Family stay."
Julia K. 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Oceanfront 4Br House, Indoor Heated Pool, Sleeps 8-10
Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and comfortable, the room set up is a little weird and the view and vicinity to the beach is not exactly ad portrayed. A great property though."
Justin M. 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay. Property description is accurate and host was responsive."
Kristin D. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and nice. You can hear the freeway in the backyard. The interior is super clean and has lots of beds. The grill was great"
Thomas M. 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Other attractions near Eli Howard Surf School

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.
Photo by Marcel Fuentes

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.
Photo by trenton.badillo

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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A surfer riding a wave at sunset.
Photo by trenton.badillo

Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free 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 stop at Self Realization Fellowship. Wander through 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, take a look at the 97 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 should I expect to find near Eli Howard Surf School?
Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Eli Howard Surf School.
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.