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Located on the San Diego Coast, which has been called the Riviera of the West, Cardiff State Beach has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing.
Although San Elijo and Cardiff are separate state park units, they adjoin and can be enjoyed as one.
Cardiff State Beach is located south of San Elijo Creek. Developed day-use facilities with outdoor showers and modern restrooms are available. Day-use fees are collected at each beach.
“Pipes,” “Turtles,” “Cardiff Reef,” “Georges,” and “Seaside” are major surfing attractions in these state parks. Swimming and scuba diving are also popular activities. Inshore holes and strong rip currents can be dangerous. Contact a lifeguard for suggestions about safe swimming areas.
Park News Alert
Service Reductions
California State Parks is implementing service reductions in order to meet Department budget cuts this fiscal year. Service reductions implemented Fall 2009 through Summer 2010 include one-half of the restrooms closed, facilities maintenance reduced 50%, including trash cleanup, day-use parking by automatic pay machine only (no staff in entrance station), and reduced lifeguard service from October 2009 - February 2010. Visitors are encouraged to 'Pack it in, Pack it out', so the beach remains free of trash. These service reductions are designed to ensure that California State Parks achieve cost savings, minimize disruption to visitors as much as possible, and maintain revenue at the highest level possible.
Service Reductions
California State Parks is implementing service reductions in order to meet Department budget cuts this fiscal year. Service reductions implemented Fall 2009 through Summer 2010 include one-half of the restrooms closed, facilities maintenance reduced 50%, including trash cleanup, day-use parking by automatic pay machine only (no staff in entrance station), and reduced lifeguard service from October 2009 - February 2010. Visitors are encouraged to 'Pack it in, Pack it out', so the beach remains free of trash. These service reductions are designed to ensure that California State Parks achieve cost savings, minimize disruption to visitors as much as possible, and maintain revenue at the highest level possible.
Getting There
The beach is located one mile south of Cardiff on Old Highway 101.
Latitude/Longitude: 33.0100 / -117.2783
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
The beach is located one mile south of Cardiff on Old Highway 101.
Latitude/Longitude: 33.0100 / -117.2783
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Operating Hours & Contact
The park is open from dawn to sunset.
Telephone: 760-753-5091
The park is open from dawn to sunset.
Telephone: 760-753-5091
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Community Trips
This hike follows the route of the Gemma Parks Interpretive Trail at San Elijo Lagoon. The trailhead starts at the end of N. Rios Avenue in Solana Beach. The area is a good place to view birds and native plants. Photographs will be gradually added to this track illustrating vegetation and other features.This trail is part of a network of approximately seven miles of trails at San Elijo Lagoon. Some of the...
Cardiff Reef and San Elijo State Beach
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, United States
cute flower shop | 0.0 miles
cute flower shop | 0.0 miles
Where we have been camping this week and rang in the new year.
