Cardiff-By-The-Sea Beach - California

Address:Cardiff, California

Let the sunshine in! Brimming with hospitality, charm, and sunny California weather, Cardiff-By-the-Sea Beach offers a fantastic beach experience, where everyone from families to die-hard surfers are sure to feel welcome. The local, small town feeling at this beach makes it hard to believe its located just 25 miles north of California's second largest city, San Diego.

Summer weekends at Cardiff are always filled with families, surfers, kayakers, and body-boarders who enjoy the low-key beach, and casual attitude here. Cardiff-by-the-Sea offers plenty of options for water-based fun, from swimming, surfing, and wind-sailing, to sunbathing and strolling by the shore. If you're looking to get in some physical activity while here, why not go head out for some great hiking, or tennis, fishing, or bicycling?

The beach community here boasts several fun festivals including Cardiff's Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival every September, and a Chili Cookoff in October. There are on-duty lifeguards, as well as showers and restrooms available at Cardiff. Be sure to check out the "Seaside" parking lot for surfing events and contests. Hungry? Head over to the Mexican and seafood restaurants located at "Restaurant Row," at the north end of San Elijo Lagoon, and complete your perfect day at the beach at Cardiff-By-the-Sea.