Our Story
As Encinitas natives, we grew up in one of California’s unparalleled surfing meccas with incredible local breaks right in our backyard. Our vision while creating Surfhouse was to deliver a surf-inspired boutique hotel which combines all of our favorite things: the beach lifestyle and local surf community, good vibes, traveling, and stewardship of our town. Our mission is to immerse our guests in the authentic California experience. At Surfhouse, you might check-in as a guest, but you’ll leave feeling like a local.
Meet Our Team
Nikki
CO-FOUNDER
After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Nikki spent 7 months traveling South America gaining inspiration to one day open his own surf hotel. With a degree in tourism and hotel management, he brings years of hospitality experience to Surfhouse. Nikki lives just 3 blocks away, so you’ll see him around town doing everything from checking in on guests to taking them out for lessons. Nikki and his wife Emily are the main points of contact during your stay. They also are co-owners of Coffee Coffee, the coffee shop across the street from Surfhouse. When not at Surfhouse, Nikki can be found surfing at Beacons, taking coffee orders at Coffee Coffee, or walking around town with Emily and their dog Nora.
Sander
CO-FOUNDER
Sander brings nearly two decades of entrepreneurial expertise to the Surfhouse team, having successfully led ventures across the surf, tourism, and real estate sectors. His deep-rooted connection to the Encinitas lifestyle fuels his passion for showcasing the most cherished aspects of the community to both visitors and locals. As a full-time Realtor, Sander heads The Harth Team, a highly-regarded local real estate group located just a few blocks from Surfhouse. If you fall in love with Encinitas and are considering a more permanent stay, Sander is ready to assist. Outside of work, Sander enjoys surfing, golfing, traveling, and spending quality time with his wife, Karolina, and their two daughters, Kaia and Sienna.
#SHARETHESTOKE
In our beach community of Leucadia, we’re all about sharing our good vibes, constant positivity, and zest for a life outdoors as we enjoy all that our beautiful hometown has to offer. So, we invite you to #ShareTheStoke while you’re staying at Surfhouse, cruisin’ around town, and even beyond your visit with us.
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