Cardiff by the Sea

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Cardiff by the Sea

Food scene

Make sure you take home some Cardiff crack, it is famous in the area and addictive as the name indicates! We also recommend their homemade guacamole!
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo Ave
176 locals recommend
Make sure you take home some Cardiff crack, it is famous in the area and addictive as the name indicates! We also recommend their homemade guacamole!
Whether you're there for the pour overs, cold brew, fresh juice, pastries, etc, it's a great way to start your day. The owners and employees have a passion for what they do!
8 locals recommend
Bump Coffee
126 Aberdeen Dr
8 locals recommend
Whether you're there for the pour overs, cold brew, fresh juice, pastries, etc, it's a great way to start your day. The owners and employees have a passion for what they do!
Solid breakfast spot that is a local favorite. Solid breakfast burritos, scrambles, & pancakes!
68 locals recommend
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool Dr
68 locals recommend
Solid breakfast spot that is a local favorite. Solid breakfast burritos, scrambles, & pancakes!
Fantastic ice cream just north of the apartment near Moonlight Beach.
31 locals recommend
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
90 N Coast Hwy 101
31 locals recommend
Fantastic ice cream just north of the apartment near Moonlight Beach.
The shrimp tacos are always a hit!
65 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101
65 locals recommend
The shrimp tacos are always a hit!
Delicious food and relaxing atmosphere. They also have a great selection of beers and serve bottomless mimosas from 9am-3pm!
99 locals recommend
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101
99 locals recommend
Delicious food and relaxing atmosphere. They also have a great selection of beers and serve bottomless mimosas from 9am-3pm!
A true local favorite! A perfect beach cafe serving delicious, healthy options.
47 locals recommend
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
765 S Coast Hwy 101
47 locals recommend
A true local favorite! A perfect beach cafe serving delicious, healthy options.
Delicious, plant-based menu with great beers on tap.
27 locals recommend
Modern Times Far West Lounge
470 S Coast Hwy 101
27 locals recommend
Delicious, plant-based menu with great beers on tap.
This is the hip place when it comes to Vegan food. Great atmosphere and service.
14 locals recommend
EVE Encinitas
575 S Coast Hwy 101
14 locals recommend
This is the hip place when it comes to Vegan food. Great atmosphere and service.

Beaches

Head west to the 101 and drive north to Swami's beach. Park there & walk or bike south all the way to Solana Beach or head north & walk through the charming town on Encinitas.
117 locals recommend
Swami's Beach
117 locals recommend
Head west to the 101 and drive north to Swami's beach. Park there & walk or bike south all the way to Solana Beach or head north & walk through the charming town on Encinitas.
The beach is very large with tons a space to host a very large number of people that want to take in the sunsets. There's plenty of nearby parking as well. The bathrooms are generally well kept and there's even a snack shack on the beach. End your perfect day at the beach roasting marshmallows at one of the bonfire pits!
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
The beach is very large with tons a space to host a very large number of people that want to take in the sunsets. There's plenty of nearby parking as well. The bathrooms are generally well kept and there's even a snack shack on the beach. End your perfect day at the beach roasting marshmallows at one of the bonfire pits!

Rentals

Concept Surf Shop in Encinitas has everything you need for the beach. Surfboard rentals available in all shapes and sizes. Private surf lessons and surf camps are offered at Moonlight Beach.
8 locals recommend
Concept Surf Shop
215 W D St
8 locals recommend
Concept Surf Shop in Encinitas has everything you need for the beach. Surfboard rentals available in all shapes and sizes. Private surf lessons and surf camps are offered at Moonlight Beach.
RIDE Cyclery Encinitas hosts a weekly Saturday morning ride + an informal ride Sunday morning! Organized tours include beer!
6 locals recommend
RIDE Cyclery - Encinitas
449 S Coast Hwy 101
6 locals recommend
RIDE Cyclery Encinitas hosts a weekly Saturday morning ride + an informal ride Sunday morning! Organized tours include beer!
Daily surfing lessons in San Diego at beautiful Moonlight State Beach! Teaching small 3:1 ratio settings, their group lessons are a great place to start for all ages (6 and up). All surf sessions include a full wetsuit and surfboard.
Eli Howard Surf School
2050 S Coast Hwy 101
Daily surfing lessons in San Diego at beautiful Moonlight State Beach! Teaching small 3:1 ratio settings, their group lessons are a great place to start for all ages (6 and up). All surf sessions include a full wetsuit and surfboard.

Attractions

Enjoy this incredible 1800 acre park through a range of guided safari expeditions and beautiful walking trails to see exotic animals.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
967 locals recommend
Enjoy this incredible 1800 acre park through a range of guided safari expeditions and beautiful walking trails to see exotic animals.
This zoo lives up the hype. It is a well run and maintained zoo with a great variety of animals and exhibits. It is a great way to spend the day for people of all ages.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
This zoo lives up the hype. It is a well run and maintained zoo with a great variety of animals and exhibits. It is a great way to spend the day for people of all ages.
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park inside Mission Bay Park. Fun for all ages!
104 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Drive
104 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park inside Mission Bay Park. Fun for all ages!
Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
Old Town is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California.
Most of the museums in the park charge an admission fee. However, some attractions are free including the wonderful botanical gardens. (TIP: if you want to visit 4 or more of the museums/attractions, consider a one-day pass which cost $48).
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Most of the museums in the park charge an admission fee. However, some attractions are free including the wonderful botanical gardens. (TIP: if you want to visit 4 or more of the museums/attractions, consider a one-day pass which cost $48).
Popular amusement park that is a favorite among younger children but fun for the whole family. Enjoy rollercoasters, swings, boat rides, shooting games, and an underwater ride that's really fun for all ages. Check out "Mini Land", which has landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, and Las Vegas all made out of LEGO's!! This is also where you can find an entire Star Wars section!!!
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 locals recommend
Popular amusement park that is a favorite among younger children but fun for the whole family. Enjoy rollercoasters, swings, boat rides, shooting games, and an underwater ride that's really fun for all ages. Check out "Mini Land", which has landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, and Las Vegas all made out of LEGO's!! This is also where you can find an entire Star Wars section!!!

Bars

Good pizza and great beer selection!
41 locals recommend
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101
41 locals recommend
Good pizza and great beer selection!
Great small plates and house wines on tap!
85 locals recommend
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
934 North Coast Highway 101
85 locals recommend
Great small plates and house wines on tap!

Shopping

Fun & funky shopping experience in Encinitas!
Art N Soul on 101
670 S Coast Hwy 101
Fun & funky shopping experience in Encinitas!
Awesome market near the apartments with lots fresh produce and healthy options.
69 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas Blvd
69 locals recommend
Awesome market near the apartments with lots fresh produce and healthy options.

Activities

Head north to the Leucadia Famers Market on Sundays 10am-2pm. Here you will find local cuisine, fresh produce, local art & crafts, and much more!
59 locals recommend
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union St
59 locals recommend
Head north to the Leucadia Famers Market on Sundays 10am-2pm. Here you will find local cuisine, fresh produce, local art & crafts, and much more!
Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection.
196 locals recommend
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr
196 locals recommend
Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection.