Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Located 25 miles north of San Diego, Cardiff-by-the-Sea is a beach community within the city of Encinitas. Like its sister, Leucadia, to the north, Cardiff-by-the-Sea retains its own self identity and small-town, village-like atmosphere.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea and many of its streets are named after places that the first developer, J. Frank Cullen grew up with in his native UK.
Some features of Cardiff-by-the-Sea are it's town village, beaches and state beach campground, San Elijo Lagoon and restaurant row.
ACTIVITY HUBS
Cardiff-San Elijo Beaches Hub
Cardiff State Beach & Tide Pool, San Elijo State Beach, San Elijo State Beach Campground, Cardiff Restaurant Row, Cardiff-by-the-Sea Town Centre,
BEACHES
Cardiff State Beach
San Elijo State Beach
Sandy beaches with a tide pool, a popular campground, and great surfing spots.
SHORELINE CAMPGROUNDS
San Elijo State Beach Campground
On the bluffs overlooking San Elijo State Beach. Near Cardiff Town Village and Restaurant Row.
RESERVES / NATURE CENTERS
San Elijo Lagoon
One of few remaining coastal wetlands and home to an exceptional number of animals and plants.
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
Under construction: The new, 4-230-square-foot, two-story center offers expanded space for hands-on displays and interactive exhibits.
SHOPPING AREAS
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Town Centre
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Cardiff Restaurant Row
Six fine restaurants, along Cardiff State Beach, just south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Village.
EVENTS
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival
Early September 2008
Greek imports, crafts, game booths, an open marketplace, and a traditional Greek coffeehouse.
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