I love this place!!! My family has stayed here 3 or 4 times o er the past 5 years or so, and always has a great time. It's clean, laid back, quaint, and in the perfect location. The owners/employees are so responsive and friendly as well. I just left after a 5 night stay and I'm already scheming on how to come back before summer ends. read more

If you are looking for a great place to stay that will make you feel like a local, this is the spot! This was my first time visiting Encinitas/Leucadia and it is such a beautiful beach city. Nikki, one of the co-founders, can be seen around the hotel at times checking in on things, socializing with guests, giving recommendations, and making sure everything is running smoothly. He is easy to get in touch with and makes the check in process simple. Surfhouse comes equipped with everything you could need during your stay including bikes, surfing equipment, and even surf lessons! You can book multiple different types of experiences through Surfhouse depending on what your interests are. They are dog friendly and require a small extra fee for bringing your pet which is so worth it. You can bike or walk to the beaches from here and it is close to several shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. There is a train nearby that can be loud when passing through, but that is something you will hear no matter where you are in this town and is not specific to this hotel. The hotel has cute common areas on the ends where you can hang out and chill on the patio. There is even an outdoor shower downstairs where you can rinse off after a day on the beach. There are only 8 rooms total, so you still feel like it is a relatively private place to stay without tons of loud neighbors or overcrowded lodging. The rooms themselves are clean, neat, and have beautiful decor. The rooms have several different setups, so you can book them depending on who is in your party and what bed arrangement you would like (twins, bunk beds, queen). There are several parking spots right in front of the hotel. The Surfhouse management seem to have thought of everything--I highly recommend coming here for a unique local experience when visiting Encinitas or any nearby towns! read more

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Literally the cutest, coziest hotel in Encinitas! Fell in love with the decor & beach vibes as soon as I stepped into the room. My boyfriend and I took my parents and our pugs here for a quick getaway, and was able to book two rooms last minute. The owner Nikki was accommodating and allowed us to check in a couple hours early! The hotel is situated conveniently by the gorgeous Encinitas beaches, a variety of shops, and a plethora of coffee shops and eateries. The nightly rate is pretty reasonable for what you get. Plus, they're dog friendly! This was actually my first hotel stay since the pandemic hit and it felt super clean and safe. Free parking is available on-site and we never had trouble securing a spot. The overall experience was fantastic - I'll definitely be back and hopefully stay longer next time to enjoy the complimentary beach cruisers and have more chill time at the hotel :) read more

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Why can't all hotel/motels be like this?!?!? This place is hella awesome! Very stylish, functional, and has the technological amenities for a comfortable stay (ie. WiFi, USB hook up, clothing iron, television streaming options). The living quarters are very intimate. There are active train tracks across the street. Although you can hear the train, the trains don't come by frequently. The room even provide complimentary ear plugs, but honestly, you won't even need them. The boutique motel is located along side of businesses where the room doors/windows face a side street, but the neighborhood is very safe, and noise level is low. There are great local eateries in walking distance. There is just enough front parking for 1 vehicle per unit, so I do recommend carpooling if you come. There is optional parking across the main street by the railroad tracks, or the side street in which the front of the boutique motel is located on. I really like the "humanless" check in process. First time experiencing something like that. Although I was a skeptic at first, it worked out really well. Short walk to the beach. It really feels like you get a sense of how the locals in the area live, and you don't feel like a tourist. My stay was for 1 night, and it was an awesome quick getaway. I definitely will be coming back! read more

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Stayed at Surfhouse while visiting friends in San Diego and had a great time. The room was stylish and the bed and shower were awesome. Loved that they had Apple TV, and phone charging stations. We used the complimentary beach cruiser bikes to explore the town, which has such a cool and unique vibe. Beach and shops are within walking distance and a cute coffee shop is right across the street. Would definitely stay here again and next time hopefully do some surfing! read more

Came to Encinitas for a long family vacation recently. We had a house close to the beach but needed a hotel to stay at for a few days, and we got to stay here. I'm telling you, the whole administrative process was super easy with check in, confirming, and working with them!! We got 2 rooms and they were beautiful with nice size, super clean, great artwork and lots of amenities. I would definitely stay here again, and recommend anyone that is looking for a hotel room in Encinitas to stay here! Amazing rooms, great experience and lots of walking to food/shopping! Can't recommend it more!! read more

Not near beach. Up hill walk 1/5 th mile then down the side of cliff to beach with no apparent toilet facilities and parking for about 10 cars. Management provides ear plugs to drown the horn honkers who pull into and out of the parking spaces located feet from your room. Skip this place and go to Oceanside. Great surfing, reasonable hotels with all amenities and a beach 25 feet below street level. read more

We were in town for a friend's wedding in Temecula, and decided to stay closer to the beach and drive in the day of the wedding. Best decision ever because we absolutely fell in love with Encinitas and Leucadia. And that was in huge part due to Nikki Harth, co-owner of the Surfhouse. When we booked, he sent a list of all the local spots to visit, a place out of town for a date night, and gave us a stellar recommendation for a dog watcher during our stay. We came with an ESA, and they graciously let her stay with us, just making sure we didn't leave her in the room alone. Which we could totally understand. My boyfriend took surf lessons with Nikki, never having surfed before, and had a blast. He fell in love with the ocean, and I couldn't get him out for the rest of the weekend. The hotel is perfectly situated in walking distance to a ton of great restaurants, bars, shops, and beaches. We've been missing the breakfast tacos from Nectarine Grove (next door) ever since we got home. I almost don't want to tell anyone how great the Surfhouse is so it can be our secret spot, but I have to leave them a stellar review. The rooms were gorgeous, we had everything we needed, a comfortable bed, fresh linens every day, the best host in the game, and a TV with Netflix! This will be our forever slice of heaven. read more

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We recently rented "Room 9", the Sprinter van. What a great experience, I highly recommend this adventure vehicle. Nikki and the Surfhouse team are the best; they are flexible, accommodating and just great to work with. I will do this again. read more

This is a great spot - a total gem. Very hospitable and clean. It is located next to a railroad however which is not apparent from any of the information online. But they offer earplugs for those who are noise sensitive. It is still an excellent place to stay. Highly recommend. read more

If you have the opportunity to stay here, do it! Everything was perf: rooms, location, service.

Clean. Classy. Casual. Comfy. Courteous. Creative. Coastal Surfhouse Adventures. Love everything about this special place!

Super sweet little spot in the heart of Encinitas. We love everything about it...the design and set up is classy AF. Only downside is the noise. They provide earplugs though, which is cool. After one night, we figured out why! read more

Me and a buddy visited the US this summer, and decided to take the trip down to San Diego to try surfing while we were staying in Los Angeles. These guys were simply the best, showing us the beautiful San DIego beaches and teaching us how to surf. They are super-friendly as most Americans are, and truly focus on giving you a good experience during your stay. Me and my friend were first-timers on a surf board so they gave us a short theoretical instruction on the beach before we quickly went out into the water to try our luck. We can truly recommend this to everyone. The guys at California Surf Adventures are fun-loving, and at the same time takes it seriously so that the only thing you and your friends need to worry about is to have an awesome time trying the waves, laying on the beach, eating good food or whatever else you want to do. Do it! I seriously doubt it is possible to get a better first time surfing experience anywhere else! read more

First time me and my friend went to the US, so we decided to take the trip on the west coast, I had a friend of mine who recommended us to travel down to San Diego to try surfing, explore the food etc.Most say that Sander and his brother were simply the best, showing us the beautiful San DIego beaches and teaching us how to surf. They are super-friendly as most Americans are, and truly focus on giving you a good experience during your stay. Me and my friend were first-timers on a surf board so they gave us a short theoretical instruction on the beach before we quickly went out into the water to try our luck. they where really focusing on us having a safe and a good experience. We can truly recommend this to everyone. The guys at California Surf Adventures are fun-loving, and at the same time takes it seriously so that the only thing you and your friends need to worry about is to have an awesome time trying the waves, laying on the beach, eating good food or whatever else you want to do. Do it! I seriously doubt it is possible to get a better first time surfing experience anywhere else! read more

İt is the noisiest hotel ı've ever stayed. İmpossible to sleep. The walls are too thin that every noise your neighbours make comes right into your room. Also There is railway right next to it. No wonder they leave ear plugs next to your bed. There is no reception and they don't answer the phone that they give you. They never return your call. read more

Just a few blocks away from the beach, this gem embodies the essence of Leucadia. Their staff is knowledgeable and friendly, giving the best tips on where to eat and surf! Surfhouse is the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a relaxing getaway (or even a staycation). We attended one of their events to celebrate their one year anniversary and had a blast! Live music, grilled cheese sandwiches, and a chance to win a couple surfboards. Their interconnectivity to the community makes you feel right at home. read more

I had a recent 3 day 2 night stay at Surfhouse, and it was wonderful The room was clean and charming, with a surf interior design. From my window I especially enjoyed watching people out and about walking, biking, jogging, walking their dogs, and many carrying their surfboards up the street on their way to the beach. There are many restaurants close by, several with music in the evenings. I had a healthy delicious breakfast next door with one of my granddaughters at Nectarine Grove. The check-in process was seamless and I have to say it was great to open the door to my room and get settled as opposed to going through a hotel lobby and then finding a parking spot or getting a parking valet. There is one parking spot for each room right next to the building. It was just a great, fun experience and I will definitely return. read more