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Cardiff-by-the-Sea
is a quaint seaside village of approximately 12,000 people located 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. It is considered part of Encinitas, although the community maintains its' own separate identity. The Pacific Ocean to the west, a beach and lagoon to the south and the city of Encinitas to the north and east borders Cardiff. With two miles of gorgeous Pacific coastline and warm, sunny weather year round, Cardiff-by-the-Sea draws both professional and amateur surfers from all over Southern California. Cardiff Reef, which is located along beautiful Highway 101 at the mouth of the San Elijo Lagoon, has surf that consistently breaks both right and left, making it ideal for surfers anytime of the year. Cardiff-by-the-Sea also offers swimming, sunbathing, hiking, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, hang-gliding and nearby golf and tennis. The famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World are just a short 25- mile drive south, Lego Land is seven miles and Disneyland is just 65 miles away. Cardiff-by-the-Sea makes a unique coastal escape for those looking for a tranquil spot that is conveniently located near many of the other southern California hot spots. Or you can choose to stay right here and enjoy all the beauty and charm this small oceanside town has to offer.
Surrounding areas: Encinitas, California (1.5 mi), Solana Beach, California (2.1 mi), Del Mar, California (4.3 mi), Rancho Santa Fe, California (4.3 mi), Carlsbad, California (6.9 mi), Lake San Marcos, California (8.1 mi), La Jolla, California (12.4 mi)
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Cardiff by the Sea Vacation Rentals
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Cardiff by the Sea Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Cardiff By The Sea Lodge | 142 Chesterfield Dr | Cardiff By Sea, CA | | (760) 944-6474 | | Comfort Inn Cardiff By The Sea | 1661 Villa Cardiff Dr | Cardiff By Sea, CA | | (760) 944-0427 | | Econo Lodge | 410 N Hwy 101 | Encinitas, CA | 1.3 mi. | (760) 436-4999 | | Leucadia Beach Motel | 1322 N Hwy 101 | Encinitas, CA | 1.3 mi. | (760) 943-7461 | | Best Western Inn & Suites-encinitas | 85 Encinitas Blvd | Encinitas, CA | 2.0 mi. | (760) 942-7455 | | Days Inn - Encinitas | 133 Encinitas Blvd | Encinitas, CA | 2.0 mi. | (760) 944-0260 | | Courtyard By Marriott-Solana Beach | 717 South Hwy 101 | Solana Beach, CA | 2.3 mi. | (858) 792-8200 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 621 S Hwy 101 | Solana Beach, CA | 2.3 mi. | (858) 350-0111 | | Ramada Inn Solana Beach | 717 S Hwy 101 | Solana Beach, CA | 2.3 mi. | (858) 792-8200 | | Del Mar Hilton North San Diego | 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd | Del Mar, CA | 3.3 mi. | (858) 792-5200 | | Howerd Johnson Inn | 607 Leucadia Blvd | Encinitas, CA | 3.3 mi. | (760) 944-3800 | | Ocean Inn Hotel | 1444 N Coast Hwy 101 | Encinitas, CA | 3.8 mi. | (760) 436-1988 | | L'auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa | 1540 Camino Del Mar | Del Mar, CA | 4.3 mi. | (858) 259-1515 | | La Costa Resort And Spa | 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd | Carlsbad, CA | 4.7 mi. | (619) 438-9111 | | Best Western Stratford Inn | 701 Camino Del Mar | Del Mar, CA | 5.0 mi. | (858) 755-1501 | | Stratford Inn | 710 Camino Del Mar | Del Mar, CA | 5.0 mi. | (858) 755-1501 | | Motel 6 #471 | 750 Raintree Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 6.0 mi. | (619) 431-0745 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 715 Raintree Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 6.0 mi. | (760) 931-1185 | | Fairfield Inn Carlsbad | 760 Macadamia Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 6.1 mi. | (760) 438-2828 | | Quality Inn & Suites Near Legoland | 760 Macadamia Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 6.1 mi. | (760) 438-2828 | | Ramada Carlsbad | 751 Macadamia Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 6.1 mi. | (760) 438-2285 | | Courtyard By Marriott Carlsbad | 5835 Owens Ave | Carlsbad, CA | 6.8 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad | 6450 Carlsbad Blvd | Carlsbad, CA | 6.8 mi. | (460) 476-0800 | | Doubletree Hotel Del Mar | 11915 El Camino Real | San Diego, CA | 7.2 mi. | (858) 481-5900 | | Hampton Inn Del Mar | 11920 El Camino Real | San Diego, CA | 7.2 mi. | (858) 792-5557 | | Holiday Inn-carlsbad By The Sea | 850 Palomar Airport Rd | Carlsbad, CA | 7.3 mi. | (760) 438-7880 | | Surf Motel | 3136 Carlsbad Blvd | Carlsbad, CA | 7.3 mi. | (760) 729-7961 | | The Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel | 5805 Armada Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 7.4 mi. | (760) 827-3200 | | Motel 6 #1351 | 6117 Paseo Del Norte | Carlsbad, CA | 7.5 mi. | (619) 438-1242 | | San Diego Marriott Del Mar | 1196 El Camino Real | San Diego, CA | 7.5 mi. | (800) 228-9290 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Carlsbad | 2000 Faraday Ave | Carlsbad, CA | 7.7 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | | Inns Of America Suites | 5010 Avenida Encinas | Carlsbad, CA | 8.3 mi. | (760) 929-8200 | | West Inn & Suites | 4970 Avenida Encinas | Carlsbad, CA | 8.3 mi. | (760) 448-4500 | | Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | 10950 N Torrey Pines Rd | La Jolla, CA | 9.5 mi. | (858) 558-1500 | | Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa | 9700 N Torrey Pines Rd | La Jolla, CA | 9.7 mi. | (858) 550-1000 | | Super 8 Motel Carlsbad | 3700 Pio Pico Dr | Carlsbad, CA | 9.8 mi. | (760) 720-0808 | | Courtyard By Marriott Mira Mesa La Jolla | 9650 Scranton Rd | San Diego, CA | 9.8 mi. | (619) 558-9600 | | Residence Inn Sorrento Mesa | 5995 Pacific Mesa Ct | San Diego, CA | 9.8 mi. | (858) 552-9100 | | Woodfin Suite Hotel | 10044 Pacific Mesa Blvd | San Diego, CA | 9.8 mi. | (858) 597-0500 | | Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn | 6639 Mira Mesa Blvd | San Diego, CA | 9.9 mi. | (800) 238-8000 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| Coronado Victorian House Bed & Breakfast | 1000 Eighth St | Coronado, CA | 23.8 mi. | (619) 435-2200 |
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Cardiff by the Sea Weather & Climate
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Sunshine almost every day and winters that are mild and free of snow attract millions to the southern California coastline, between Los Angeles and San Diego, every year. The climate is mostly classified as Mediterranean with winters being just a few degrees cooler than summers. There is little to no rain from May through September or October, which is great for outdoors activities, but bad for fire danger. Fog and low clouds usually hug the coastline in the summertime in the late evening and the wee hours of the morning, but burns off by midday. The rainy season generally runs November through March or sometimes April. Thunderstorms are infrequent and light. As you move further inland away from the cooling effect of the ocean breezes, temperatures become warmer with more variation between summer and winter.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
68°F |
42°F |
3.37 in. |
57°F |
| February |
69°F |
44°F |
3.16 in. |
57°F |
| March |
70°F |
46°F |
3.30 in. |
58°F |
| April |
74°F |
49°F |
1.04 in. |
60°F |
| May |
77°F |
54°F |
0.27 in. |
62°F |
| June |
83°F |
57°F |
0.11 in. |
64°F |
| July |
88°F |
61°F |
0.07 in. |
66°F |
| August |
89°F |
63°F |
0.02 in. |
69°F |
| September |
86°F |
61°F |
0.22 in. |
67°F |
| October |
81°F |
54°F |
0.44 in. |
63°F |
| November |
73°F |
46°F |
1.32 in. |
61°F |
| December |
69°F |
41°F |
1.78 in. |
59°F |
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Cardiff by the Sea Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Palm Springs International airport (PSP) located about 71 miles northeast of Cardiff by the Sea in Palm Springs, California, the Ontario International airport (ONT) located approximately 73 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea in Ontario, California, the San Bernardino International airport (SBD) located roughly 74 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea in San Bernardino, California, and finally the Long Beach airport (LGB) located around 74 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea in Long Beach, California.
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Cardiff by the Sea Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Legoland California | Carlsbad | CA | 10.2 mi. | | | Belmont Park | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Frasier's Frontier | El Cajon | CA | 24.1 mi. | | | Castle Amusement Park | Riverside | CA | 64.6 mi. | | | Adventure City | Anaheim | CA | 67.1 mi. | | | Disney's California Adventure | Anaheim | CA | 67.1 mi. | | | Disneyland | Anaheim | CA | 67.1 mi. | | | Pharaohs Lost Kingdom | Redlands | CA | 71.5 mi. | | | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park | CA | 71.6 mi. | | | Scandia Amusement Park | Ontario | CA | 75.0 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Upland | CA | 77.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| The Haunted Galleon and Volcano Island | Lake Elsinore | CA | 44.6 mi. | | | Oasis Waterpark | Palm Springs | CA | 69.9 mi. | | | Pharaoh's Waterpark | Redlands | CA | 71.5 mi. | | | Soak City U.S.A. | Buena Park | CA | 71.6 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Dimas | CA | 80.8 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Santa Clarita | CA | 119.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Encinitas Ranch Golf Course | Encinitas | CA | 1.5 mi. | | | Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course | Solana Beach | CA | 2.4 mi. | | | Rancho Carlsbad Country Club | Carlsbad | CA | 6.9 mi. | | | Lake San Marcos Resort & Executive Golf Course | Lake San Marcos | CA | 8.1 mi. | | | Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course | La Jolla | CA | 8.5 mi. | | | Twin Oaks Golf Course | San Marcos | CA | 10.5 mi. | | | Castle Creek Country Club | Escondido | CA | 12.8 mi. | | | Meadow Lake Golf Club | Escondido | CA | 12.8 mi. | | | Reidy Creek Golf Course | Escondido | CA | 12.8 mi. | | | Vineyard at Escondido | Escondido | CA | 12.8 mi. | | | Emerald Isle Golf Course | Oceanside | CA | 13.2 mi. | | | Oceanside Center City Golf Course | Oceanside | CA | 13.3 mi. | | | Oceanside Golf Course | Oceanside | CA | 13.3 mi. | | | Maderas Golf Club | Poway | CA | 14.9 mi. | | | Balboa Park Municipal Golf Club | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Carmel Mountain Country Club | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Eagle Crest Golf Club | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Mission Bay Golf Course | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Mission Trails Golf Course | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Oaks North Golf Course | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Tecolote Canyon Golf Course | San Diego | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Presidio Hills Golf Course | San Diego | CA | 19.0 mi. | | | Woods Valley Golf Club | Valley Center | CA | 19.2 mi. | | | Roseville Rolling Greens Golf Course | Roseville | CA | 21.1 mi. | | | Sun City Roseville Golf Course | Roseville | CA | 21.1 mi. | | | Woodcreek Golf Club | Roseville | CA | 21.1 mi. | | | Colina Park Golf Course | San Diego | CA | 21.9 mi. | | | Sun Valley Golf Course | La Mesa | CA | 23.1 mi. | | | Barona Creek Golf Club | Lakeside | CA | 23.9 mi. | | | Willowbrook Country Club | Lakeside | CA | 23.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Snow Valley | Running Springs | CA | 82.4 mi. | | | Ski Sunrise | Wrightwood | CA | 94.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Palomar Mountain State Park | | CA | 30.4 mi. | | | Border Field State Park | | CA | 34.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Museum of Making Music | Carlsbad | CA | 10.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum | Vista | CA | 12.4 mi. | (Technology) | | California Surf Museum | Oceanside | CA | 13.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | California Surf Museum | Oceanside | CA | 13.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | ICR Museum of Creation & Earth History | Santee | CA | 21.7 mi. | (Science) | | San Diego Historical Society | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (History) | | San Diego Maritime Museum | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Science) | | San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Science) | | Firehouse Museum | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Mingei International Museum | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Photographic Arts | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Art) | | San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Art) | | Timken Museum of Art | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | (Art) | | Computer Museum of America | La Mesa | CA | 23.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Heritage of San Clemente & Visitor Center | San Clemente | CA | 34.0 mi. | (History) | | Beall Center for Art and Technology | Irvine | CA | 54.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Irvine Museum | Irvine | CA | 54.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Diego Wild Animal Park | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | San Diego Zoo | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Sea World of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Santa Ana Zoo | Santa Ana | CA | 60.4 mi. | | | Birch Aquarium | La Jolla | CA | 67.2 mi. | | | The Living Desert | Palm Desert | CA | 71.0 mi. | | | Los Angeles Zoo | Los Angeles | CA | 90.3 mi. | |
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