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

1. Twelve Senses Retreat

1.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jacklyn

AED 1,311

AED 1,449 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

AED 568

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

3. Inn at Moonlight Beach

3.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Cesar

AED 1,206

AED 1,437 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

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

1.1 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Sylwia A

AED 509

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

5. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

0.5 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Scott

AED 702

AED 773 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

6. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

2.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Antonio

AED 486

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

AED 327

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

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.

8. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

9.8 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Lilit

AED 4,037

AED 4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

13.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Shannon J

AED 522

AED 576 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

6.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Nicole

AED 674

AED 892 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

17 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Paula

AED 526

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

11.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Jamie

AED 449

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

13. West Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Juan

AED 435

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

14. The Green Room Hotel

17.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Kathleen

AED 581

AED 653 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

15. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

7.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Robert

AED 1,253

AED 1,554 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

16. Lakehouse Resort

13.3 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Blanca

AED 426

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

17. Beach Terrace

16.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

ALI

AED 851

AED 1,140 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

18. Leucadia Beach Inn

5.6 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Ava

AED 336

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

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

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

19. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

8.9 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Neal

AED 1,668

AED 2,166 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A yoga studio with a large glass door, allowing natural light to enter.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a building in the background.

A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a building with a tiled roof.

20. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

8.4 km from Eli Howard Surf School

Ramy

AED 2,663

AED 3,185 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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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
Moonlight Beach Motel	9.6 Exceptional 646 reviews	View
Inn at Moonlight Beach	9.6 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar	9.2 Wonderful 1,057 reviews	View
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge	8.6 Excellent 826 reviews	View

Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and views. Breakfast was decent, but not a lot of change from day to day. Room was comfortable and spacious. We will definitely stay again."

Beautiful Ocean View 3 Bedroom in Encinitas!

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, really wished there was air conditioning! The fans helped cool it down though."

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!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend. Loved it. Family stay."

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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Property description is accurate and host was responsive."

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"

Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"The house is clean and beautiful. Having parking is a plus. Located on the walking path so easy to hop on it and head either direction. Ocean view spectacular!"

Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as promised. Location and ocean views are fabulous. Would definitely stay here again."

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. 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. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

9. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10. Del Mar Beach Hotel

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

12. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

13. West Inn & Suites

14. The Green Room Hotel

15. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

16. Lakehouse Resort

17. Beach Terrace

18. Leucadia Beach Inn

19. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

20. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

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Top Eli Howard Surf School Hotel Reviews

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Beautiful Ocean View 3 Bedroom in Encinitas!

Impeccable Cape Cod Oceanfront Home Overlooking Swami's Beach.

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

Ocean View Rooftop Deck + Walk to Beach

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

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Touch Ocean Front Beach Rental

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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