Cardiff State Beach Travel Information (Cardiff By The Sea, CA)

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Cardiff State beach to San Elijo State Beach, Sea Cliff Park, and Swami's Beach (Distance: 0.6 mi) From Cardiff State Beach, at the mouth of San Elijo Lagoon, to Swami’s Beach is a 1.7-mile stretch of cobblestone and sand beach backed by 80-foot jagged cliffs. San Elijo State Beach lies between, co...

Encinitas, CA - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

San Elijo State Beach to the Mexican Border (Distance: 0.6 mi) The final leg of the California ride, and of the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route, consists of 45.3 challenging miles. The challenge is not the terrain— there are only two hills of notable size; the challe...

Solana Beach, CA - Road Biking - length:45.3 mi

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve (Distance: 0.7 mi) San Elijo Lagoon is a 1000-acre wildlife reserve that is owned by the California Department of Fish and Game and the county, and is popular with migratory and nesting waterfowl. Two hundred and sevent...

Solana Beach, CA - Walking - length:7.2 mi

San Elijo Reserve Nature Center Trail (Distance: 0.8 mi) This short, easy trail takes you through key ecological areas within the reserve for views of nesting waterbirds, grassy marshlands, and quiet woods. The tour begins at the LEED Awardwinning visitor c...

Encinitas, CA - Hiking - length:0.5 mi

Cardiff Reef (Distance: 1.1 mi) Cardiff Reef is a long stretch of beach that sits between two small hillsides bordering the ocean. It’s popular with longboarders due to its sand bottom and slow,mushy wave. The rocky reefs along Card...

Encinitas, CA - Surfing - length:unknown

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Encinitas Ranch Encinitas Ranch Golf Authority Municipal, 18 holes 6587 yards, par 72 1.8 miles from center of Cardiff State Beach

Lomas Santa Fe Executive Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course Public, 18 holes 2295 yards, par 56 2.7 miles from center of Cardiff State Beach

Lomas Santa Fe Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6607 yards, par 72 2.9 miles from center of Cardiff State Beach

Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7035 yards, par 72 3.8 miles from center of Cardiff State Beach

North Morgan Run Resort & Club Private Non-Equity, 9 holes 3176 yards, par 35 4.4 miles from center of Cardiff State Beach

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