Best Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Cardiff-by-the-Sea from other articles such as San Diego Beaches and Adventures, 52 Perfect Days, Touropia.

Best Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove
4.8 (1188 ratings)4.5 (12342 ratings)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor ActivitiesParks
Children's Pool La Jolla
Children's Pool La Jolla
4.7 (7037 ratings)
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
834 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037
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La Jolla Shores Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach
4.7 (165 ratings)
This 1 mile long sand beach with permanent lifeguard stations offers gentle waves & scuba classes.
San Diego, CA 92037
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South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach
4.7 (155 ratings)4.5 (1640 ratings)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground.
California, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by Your North County
Best Beaches in San Diego North County (Guide) | YNC
"Extremely popular with locals, though strangely not crazy crowded, Carlsbad State Beach gives beach goers free parking in several areas, easy access to the beach, clean restrooms and showers, and beautiful views from the cliffs. Nearly five miles long, the beach’s south end welcomes campers and is also a favorite with surfers. If you’re visiting just for a run, there are paved jogging paths along the beach and just above the water."
Mentioned by californiasbestbeaches.com
Carlsbad Beaches - California's Best Beaches
"Parking is available in a lot at the foot of Tamarack or along Carlsbad Boulevard. Several trails lead down to the beach. Restrooms and outdoor showers are available."
Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach
4.8 (201 ratings)4.5 (543 ratings)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
North Seascape Surf Park
North Seascape Surf Park
4.8 (124 ratings)
Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
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South Casa Beach
South Casa Beach
4.8 (8 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla for Families, Surfing, & More
"Why go: You’re at the Children’s Pool and would like to step out on the sand to explore a different beach. South Casa Beach is located directly south of the Children’s Pool (which is also referred to as Casa Beach). In fact, it’s just on the other side of the Children’s Pool lifeguard station, which also services South Casa Beach."
Mentioned by California Beaches
La Jolla Coast Walk Trail
"South Casa Beach is a small triangle-shaped cove just south of Children’s Pool Beach in La Jolla. Children’s Pool is also known as Casa Beach so this beach got the […]"
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
4.5 (1155 ratings)
Pacific Beach is a relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard and the surrounding streets are dotted with women’s clothing boutiques, yoga studios and casual drinking spots that draw a young, bar-hopping crowd. Inland, the grassy slope of Kate Sessions Park has sweeping views of the city and San Diego Bay.
San Diego, CA, USA
Nature & ParksBeaches
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
San Diego – The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
"If you want a beach that’s bit more lively, you can head down to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Both beaches are great for people-watching on the boardwalk. Make sure to grab drinks at a beachy bar, and even perfect your surfing skills at The Wave House. Yep, at The Wave House, you can surf an artificial wave (or watch others do it)!"
Mentioned by San Diego 3 days itinerary
3 Days in San Diego Itinerary – What to See and Do
"Head even further north from Mission Beach and you’ll arrive at Pacific Beach. Known among the locals as P.B., if you’re looking for the stereotype of Californian beach life, you’re going to find it here. If you’re looking for a place to have a go at surfing, many newbies start out in the white water around P.B."
Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad State Beach
4.8 (1284 ratings)
Picturesque strip of sand known for its paved pedestrian path, volleyball nets & dolphin sightings.
Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Mentioned by hotels-with-tennis.com
Top 4 Hotels with Tennis Court in Carlsbad - Ted's Guide
"Set in Carlsbad, 100 metres from Tamarack State Beach, Ultimate Beach Bungalow - 1 block from beach - huge backyard offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, snorkelling and cycling. Guests at Ultimate Beach Bungalow - 1 block from beach - huge backyard can enjoy tennis on site, or fishing in the surroundings."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
Guide to Carlsbad, California Beaches
"An extension of Tamarack Beach, Robert Frazee State Beach is a wide and sandy stretch of beach that stays relatively uncrowded. It begins at the northern end of Tamarack Beach and continues in front of the condos and homes that run along the coastline to the north. Robert Frazee State Beach and Tamarack Beach are connected by the Carlsbad Seawall Walk below and the promenade at street level."
Mentioned by californiasbestbeaches.com
Carlsbad Beaches - California's Best Beaches
"South of Oceanside and north of Encinitas, the city of Carlsbad is home to a series of warm, sandy beaches that attract locals and visitors alike. At the northern end, Carlsbad City Beach (including Frazee Beach) spreads from Ocean Street to Elm. Then Carlsbad State Beach (better known as Tamarack Beach) extends from Tamarack to the breakwaters at the mouth of Agua Hedionda Lagoon."
Wipeout Beach
Wipeout Beach
4.4 (11 ratings)
La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla for Families, Surfing, & More
"Wipeout Beach is located on the 700 block of Coast Blvd., and is a sandy stretch of beach just south of South Casa Beach and the Children’s Pool. It’s a great spot for sunbathing, but again isn’t recommended for inexperienced swimmers because of the rip current. Low tide is probably the best time to visit this spot, as there’s more sand to walk along and you’ll be able to see a few shallower exposed tide pools."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
10 Best Beaches in La Jolla, CA (2021) Top Beach Spots!
"Wipeout Beach can be found just south of Children’s Pool Beach. It also runs along Coast Boulevard. It’s definitely among the best beach spots in La Jolla, just for its views alone."
Mentioned by California Beaches
La Jolla Coast Walk Trail
"Wipeout Beach is a sandy beach south of Children’s Pool Beach along Coast Boulevard in La Jolla. In the winter the sand gets ripped away by storms leaving a rugged […]"

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Piatti
Piatti
4.6 (1163 ratings)
Traditional Italian trattoria with an open kitchen & pizzas from a stone-hearth oven.
2182 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by 10Best
10 Restaurants in La Jolla That You Must Try
"This cozy Tuscanesque cafe is as popular a hangout for surfers as it is with the more senior members of La Jolla society. Terra-cotta tiled floors, bottles of chianti, and a Roman fountain all contribute to the setting for an authentic Italian menu. Highlights include gourmet wood oven-fired pizzas, Saffron Pappardelle and House-Made Ricotta-Spinach Basil Ravioli."
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza
4.3 (395 ratings)
Chain serving pizzas with a variety of toppings & sauces in a simple space.
1161 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Pizza restaurantCatererItalian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Davanti Enoteca
Davanti Enoteca
4.4 (1225 ratings)
Rustic-chic hot spot known for its large patio, happy hour & diverse menu of refined Italian eats.
1655 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantBrunch restaurantWine bar

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Fasia Buffet
Fasia Buffet
3.9 (507 ratings)
1323 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
Buffet restaurant
Sunrise Buffet
Sunrise Buffet
3.9 (1363 ratings)
Locals line up for all-you-can-eat buffets of basic Chinese & American fare at this no-frills spot.
3860 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant
Great Plaza Buffet
Great Plaza Buffet
4.2 (1503 ratings)
Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

San Dieguito River Park
San Dieguito River Park
4.7 (23 ratings)
12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Park
Ruby's Diner
Ruby's Diner
4.4 (955 ratings)
A '40s-style chain diner serving breakfast & American comfort fare, salads & shakes.
5630 Paseo Del Norte #130D, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantIce cream shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Carlsbad, California - Updated 2021
"A five-minute drive from North Ponto Beach will get you to Ruby’s Diner, a perfect go-to place to after a day’s fun at the beach. This retro-style dining chain along Paseo Del Norte street has an exciting interior and serves a variety of kids’ menu items. Interesting dishes include “pigs in a blanket”, chicken fingers and Baro’s root beer float!"
Chocolate Cremerie
Chocolate Cremerie
4.4 (898 ratings)
Sleek Italian counter-service cafe offering panini, salads, crêpes, gelati, chocolates & pastry.
509 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Dessert shopBarBistroChocolate shopCoffee shopDessert restaurantEuropean restaurantIce cream shop
Mentioned by 10Best
10 Best San Diego Restaurants for Dessert and Coffee
"Famous for gelato, exquisite chocolate and tasty crepes, this bistro is a local favorite. It's even open late-night for those who need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Try cream-stuffed croissants and eggs for breakfast."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Cardiff-by-the-Sea

3.5 (245 reviews)
Extended Stay America Suites - San Diego - Carlsbad Village by the Sea
Villa
$103 /night
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2.0 (1 review)
Oceanview Private House 20 min to Everywhere
Guest Suite · 9 Guests · 3 Bedrooms
$483 /night*
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5.0 (3 reviews)
Neptune By the Sea Main House
Guest Suite · 6 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$600 /night*
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