Best place to rent boards in Encinitas. Walking distance to the beach. If you have friends coming…read moreto town, they also offer surf lessons, wetsuits, sunglasses, shirts, hats and dog bandanas.

Their service for our group's surf lessons was incredible! They went above and beyond to…read moreaccommodate our group's event.

We had a fantastic experience at Hansens in Encinitas! My fiancé and I stopped by on a lovely day…read moreand checked out their snow sale. I tried on a bunch of jackets and pants--shoutout to London at the fitting rooms, who was lovely! I initially left with a total of $381.58. But later, I noticed a couple of discrepancies: the jacket's discount was miscalculated and the pants were mislabeled as XS when they were actually smalls. After some research, I found the items for less on Amazon, so we called Hansens. My fiancé spoke with them, and they were willing to price match. Enter Patty, the awesome manager! Patty was incredibly kind and helpful--she matched the Amazon price and gave me a partial refund right on the existing order. I didn't even have to drive back to Encinitas or hassle with a return. Thanks to Patty Bolton and the team, everything was made right--and I'd absolutely recommend Hansens to anyone! 5 stars

Haven't been to this store in a long while. Went to the snowboard rental section and the staff and…read moreservice was amazing. They made it real easy to pick out the right board and bindings for my son. As far as snow rentals, I highly recommend these individuals.

In my opinion, what makes a great clothing store is two things, great service and really great…read morewell-made products. Encinitas surfboards is a legend down here, and I love their long sleeve tees and their sweatshirts. I bought my long sleeve tee right around Christmas and last week I saw a whole bunch of threads coming out of the bottom of the tee. So I walked in today showed him what it happened to the T-shirt and without a blink he said you're on the same color? I said sure really? He said yeah I grabbed it and left. All smiles all Customer Service and all great products. I recommend this place highly specially if you live down here it's a must.

Best place to get honest advice on surf gear.. They pack a lot into their shop from coolest of…read moreEncinitas gear, locally made surf boards, needed clothing, and accessories, and anything surf related. Great place to buy wax since they sell at basically cost so awesome value. They'll even help you with that gear like surf racks, getting a board ready to ride, and more. One of the few shops that has used boards if that's your need. I've always loved their sticker book and go there every holiday for a stocking stuffers, too. This is the place to go and always has been. Thanks for being family & run that way always!

One of my favorite beaches lately. I like the view point, small, clean, great views and the stairs…read moredown are easy and are well maintained. The beach is gorgeous and never too crowded. Great place to do tour daily 10,000 steps if you live nearby!

Currently blocked off for maintenance. This was the best spot to go to the beach since moonlight…read morewas always crowded

We LOVE Eli Howard! Our most favorite camp that we truly count down the days for. Emily is amazing…read moreand so are all of the instructors.

Great in-water instruction for beginners. Lots of reps on the inside reform for those who need to…read morefind their feel for the waves, then help with learning to catch and drop in on waves with a face

I booked this for my kiddos for two of their birthday experiences when visiting from AZ. We had a…read moresmall issue with booking what were able to get it all figured out. Carlos was awesome with my 3 kids! He gave them great cues and was super patient and supportive. My kids had an absolute blast and just "going to the beach" will probably never cut it again!

Easy to schedule. Easy meet up spot. Super cool and friendly instructor. Thanks Eric!!! My niece…read morehad a blast. Went from scared to that was actually fun.

Rented a surfboard here and it was a fantastic experience!!! The board I rented was a longboard…read morethat was wonderful in the water (I even tried to buy it from them!!!). Excellent customer service from start to finish. I will definitely be back!

Friendly staff, plenty of longboards to rent to take out at nearby. And if you're looking for a…read morecustom made surfboard inquire with staff inside the shop. They are very knowledgeable, helpful, and eager to help shape you a board that can complement your surfing style.

I don't know what it took me years if not decades to review this fabulous surfers beach. Well, not…read moreonly surfers can enjoy it but you will need energy to go up and down the long stairs and compete for space with the surfers and their boards. The feeling of being in a exotic location is overwhelmingly beautiful. Total vacation vibes, a place of peace and joy. I went there after a long time a couple days ago on my way to interpret in the area and stopped for a picnic at the little park before you get to the stairs. All very clean and perfect even if small. Restrooms, grass stra, picnic tables, perfect trees and plants, benches. Just a few parking spots which means most probably you have to park nearby and walk. The vistas from above the beach are spectacular. The sand is warm and thin, perfect for long walks or taking a quick nap.

Favorite beach! Even if you get farther parking you can walk on the beach to get to the main stairs…read morecase area or you can walk the trail which are both really good views A great spot for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, reading, jogging etc Love to come here all day to tan, eat some sandwiches and enjoy the cali sun!

Beach is clean with a free parking lot just above. At the entrance there's a nice little…read moreplayground, a concessions stand with actual options beyond your standard hotdogs and burgers. We came on a cloudy day so it wasn't really crowded and we found free parking in the lot up the hill, just above the beach. The lifeguard station is right there so there was a sense of added safety as my kids learned to surf. Beach was clean, people were chill, and we'll def be back!

We came here as a family and really enjoyed it. I actually believe this beach was recommended to…read moreme, and it was everything they said it would be. The beach was nice and the water felt really good, not too cold, which made it even better. My daughter had a blast playing in the sand and just being free, and my husband loved it too, especially since it was his first time being in warm ocean water. We were able to find a spot that wasn't overly crowded, which made it feel even more peaceful and relaxing. Overall it was just a really good beach day and I would definitely come back.

I love this place!!! My family has stayed here 3 or 4 times o er the past 5 years or so, and always…read morehas 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.

If you are looking for a great place to stay that will make you feel like a local, this is the…read morespot! 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!