Guidebook for Cardiff
Sightseeing
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101Surf, beach, sunset
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrBeautiful
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdGreat experience. FUN!
Everything Else
Easy access to the water. Picnic tables and fun surf. Nice family beach
99 locals recommend
Cardiff State Beach
Easy access to the water. Picnic tables and fun surf. Nice family beach
Paddle Planet
996 N Coast Hwy 101Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board rentals.
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros AveMain train Hub for north county coastal.
Encinitas Station
25 E D StCoaster train
Encinitas Bazaar
459 S Coast Hwy 101Every weekend. Shop for hand made trinkets and stuff.
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101Yummy breakfast, smoothies, juice, and pastries.
Flashbacks Recycled Fashion
570 Grand AveA fun vintage shop to peruse.
Food Scene
El Pueblo
820 Birmingham DrGreat food at a great price. 99 cent fish tacos!
Encinitas
Lots of shops and restaurants. Walking friendly
Located in the San Elijo camp ground. A must! great food with an amazing view.
Go into the camp ground entrance and they'll give you a pass for the restaurant.
23 locals recommend
Bull Taco Cardiff
2050 South Coast Highway 101Located in the San Elijo camp ground. A must! great food with an amazing view.
Go into the camp ground entrance and they'll give you a pass for the restaurant.
Mozy Cafe
698 N Coast Hwy 101delicious burritos and healthy options
Peace Pies Raw Food Cafe
133 Daphne StRaw. Vegan, Gluten Free, delicious
Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
897 S Coast Hwy 101Amazing beer on tap and the best pizza around
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101great breakfast
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Great Mexican Food, a sit-down restaurant right by the beach!
An Encinitas staple - the best little coffee (and tea!) shop we've got.
111 locals recommend
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101An Encinitas staple - the best little coffee (and tea!) shop we've got.
This place is legend in Encinitas, well-loved by surfers and all locals. A great, greasy, Mexican Food hole-in-the-wall kind of spot.
26 locals recommend
Juanitas Taco Shop
290 N Coast Hwy 101This place is legend in Encinitas, well-loved by surfers and all locals. A great, greasy, Mexican Food hole-in-the-wall kind of spot.
Entertainment & Activities
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLots of Legos!
Arts & Culture
The Fair June 7- July 6. Del Mar Horse Racing July 17 - Sept 3.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
The Fair June 7- July 6. Del Mar Horse Racing July 17 - Sept 3.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.It's Sea World!
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada DrFun
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101Cool Theater experience.
Essentials
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveGreat selection.
Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101Selection!
Drinks & Nightlife
Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101Great food and Beer
Sushi Lounge Encinitas
461 Santa Fe DrGreat sushi!
Chart House
2588 S Coast Hwy 101Dinner on the beach!
Healthy, delicious options and great house-made juice and smoothies
44 locals recommend
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101Healthy, delicious options and great house-made juice and smoothies
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Dinner on the beach
They brew their own amazing beer and have fantastic pizza.
93 locals recommend
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101They brew their own amazing beer and have fantastic pizza.
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Good draft beer, great dinner options and a fun ambience.