Surf spot
Cardiff State Beach
99 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Scott
August 23, 2021
Vast beach coastline, with some cool restaurants and bars right on the water, or across the street.
G
June 21, 2018
So close to so many beaches!
Kevin
August 15, 2016
Close to the sand, paid parking is worth it!
John
May 24, 2016
There is lots of free parking as well as three paid lots if you can't find a spot. Large parking lot at the north end of the campground and usually lots of free parking along the highway, further south, close to restaurant row, and ample parking at the south end of the lagoon in Cardiff. If you park here and walk south you may discover that you have an entire pristine beach all to yourself as few people go there.
There is lots of free parking as well as three paid lots if you can't find a spot. Large parking lot at the north end of the campground and usually lots of free parking along the highway, further south, close to restaurant row, and ample parking at the south end of the lagoon in Cardiff. If you pa…
Carl
July 17, 2015
Great spot for new surfers
Unique things to do nearby
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Location
Encinitas, CA
Cardiff