Cardiff State Beach

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a person standing in the distance, and a sunset over the ocean.
A beach with a dramatic sky filled with red and blue clouds.

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

€79
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Tickets
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

€13
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

€22
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea

Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea

€13
per adult
Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

€78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
Dr. Seuss and Cat in the Hat Sculpture

UC San Diego Campus Campus Adventure

€9
per adult
UC San Diego Campus Campus Adventure
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Tours & day trips

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €13 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 125 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €52 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €84 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €96 per adult
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Stay near popular Cardiff State Beach attractions

Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3 out of 5
142 Chesterfield Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Encinitas CA
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Cardiff CA
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2 out of 5
133 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
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