Cardiff, CA 92007
Postal code · Encinitas
Cardiff, CA
Highlights
Nestled north of Solana Beach, this chill community boasts stunning beaches framed by cliffs, surf spots galore, and the quirky Cardiff Kook statue.
Cardiff, CA Get directions
Nestled north of Solana Beach, this chill community boasts stunning beaches framed by cliffs, surf spots galore, and the quirky Cardiff Kook statue.
Cardiff, CA Get directions
"Located north of Solana Beach, this laid-back community is home to picturesque beaches backed by steep sandstone cliffs. San Elijo State Beach offers a peaky surf break and campground overlooking the bluff. Just north, at Swami’s, the world-famous break is named for the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram perched above the reef. Also worth seeing is Cardiff State Beach, a long stretch of sand south of Elijo that hosts frequent surf competitions. When looking for parking along Highway 101, keep your eyes peeled for The Cardiff Kook, a bronze sculpture of a surfer next to the San Elijo State Beach campground. Much maligned by local surfers for being unrealistic, it regularly attracts pranksters, who have dressed it in everything from a lucha libre wrestling mask to a Santa costume."
