The San Diego beach town of Cardiff-By-The-Sea is different from other Southern California beach communities. How so? Well, there's our "Magic Carpet Ride" sculpture, a vast ecological reserve with hundreds of species of birds, the vast Pacific Ocean, incredible warm and sunny sandy beaches, a "restaurant row" with some of the best food in San Diego, hotels in Cardiff lodge bed and breakfasts and great surf breaks.
1. Go For A Magic Carpet Ride
Surfing is the essence of Cardiff By The Sea. You'll undoubtedly see our $120,000 surfing statue across Highway 101 from the Cardiff Lodge overlooking Cardiff Reef Surfing Beach - a young surfer boy with his arms stretched out, ostensibly riding a wave, entitled "Magic Carpet Ride." Surfers have been critical of the statue since it was unveiled in July, 2008 complaining that the pose of the bronze figure does not capture the essence of a true surfing move. Called dorky by some, too feminine by others, pranksters have since been dressing the statue in pink skirts, chains, bikini tops, biking bottoms, flowers, lingerie and fairy wands. What do you think?
2. Watch The Surfers At Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff Reef is a highly popular stretch of sandy beach for walking, sunning and surfing. It's located at the channel mouth of San Elijo Lagoon. Long-board surfers like it because it there is an extensive soft sandy bottom along with slow, easy waves. People enjoy great views of rookies and experts alike from the State Beach benches and picnic tables. Cardiff has a big selection of surfer talent - from rookie beginners all the way to seasoned pros. If you stay at one of the bed and breakfasts in Cardiff, be sure to reserve a table for lunch on the outdoor patios of one of the restaurants and you will have the best surfer-views in the house.
3. Take A Hike
San Diego County's largest coastal wetland is San Elijo Lagoon, situated along the ocean between Cardiff and Solana Beach. This lush habitat supports 305 plus species of plants, 22 species of fish, 23 species of reptiles and amphibians, more than 20 species of mammals and upwards of 300 species of birds. The new San Elijo Lagoon visitor's center on Manchester Avenue is open daily to the public free of charge. More than seven miles of hiking and jogging trails branch out from the visitor's center, so bring your walking/jogging shoes.
4. Go Boogie-Boarding Or Body-Surfing
Cardiff State Beach is a wonderful place to work on that tan, enjoy a picnic, watch surfers, or try your hand at surfing, boogie-boarding or body surfing. It has been called the Riviera of the West because it has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing, people-watching and relaxing after a night at a Cardiff lodge bed and breakfast.
5. Enjoy The Sunset From Your Private Hot Tub
The Inn at Moonlight Beach is a Bed and Breakfast Inn just 2 miles north of Cardiff. Trip Advisor calls it "a romantic seaside inn located on a hillside above Moonlight Beach." The Inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the little beach town of Encinitas. Be sure to ask about the Penthouse Suite with it's own balcony with private hot tub and a phenomenal view of the Pacific Ocean.
1. Go For A Magic Carpet Ride
Surfing is the essence of Cardiff By The Sea. You'll undoubtedly see our $120,000 surfing statue across Highway 101 from the Cardiff Lodge overlooking Cardiff Reef Surfing Beach - a young surfer boy with his arms stretched out, ostensibly riding a wave, entitled "Magic Carpet Ride." Surfers have been critical of the statue since it was unveiled in July, 2008 complaining that the pose of the bronze figure does not capture the essence of a true surfing move. Called dorky by some, too feminine by others, pranksters have since been dressing the statue in pink skirts, chains, bikini tops, biking bottoms, flowers, lingerie and fairy wands. What do you think?
2. Watch The Surfers At Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff Reef is a highly popular stretch of sandy beach for walking, sunning and surfing. It's located at the channel mouth of San Elijo Lagoon. Long-board surfers like it because it there is an extensive soft sandy bottom along with slow, easy waves. People enjoy great views of rookies and experts alike from the State Beach benches and picnic tables. Cardiff has a big selection of surfer talent - from rookie beginners all the way to seasoned pros. If you stay at one of the bed and breakfasts in Cardiff, be sure to reserve a table for lunch on the outdoor patios of one of the restaurants and you will have the best surfer-views in the house.
3. Take A Hike
San Diego County's largest coastal wetland is San Elijo Lagoon, situated along the ocean between Cardiff and Solana Beach. This lush habitat supports 305 plus species of plants, 22 species of fish, 23 species of reptiles and amphibians, more than 20 species of mammals and upwards of 300 species of birds. The new San Elijo Lagoon visitor's center on Manchester Avenue is open daily to the public free of charge. More than seven miles of hiking and jogging trails branch out from the visitor's center, so bring your walking/jogging shoes.
4. Go Boogie-Boarding Or Body-Surfing
Cardiff State Beach is a wonderful place to work on that tan, enjoy a picnic, watch surfers, or try your hand at surfing, boogie-boarding or body surfing. It has been called the Riviera of the West because it has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing, people-watching and relaxing after a night at a Cardiff lodge bed and breakfast.
5. Enjoy The Sunset From Your Private Hot Tub
The Inn at Moonlight Beach is a Bed and Breakfast Inn just 2 miles north of Cardiff. Trip Advisor calls it "a romantic seaside inn located on a hillside above Moonlight Beach." The Inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the little beach town of Encinitas. Be sure to ask about the Penthouse Suite with it's own balcony with private hot tub and a phenomenal view of the Pacific Ocean.
About the Author:
Travel is the author's passion. He loves the ocean. His special interest is marine animals. He operates a small resort inn in Cardiff By The Sea. Visit: Cardiff By The Sea Hotels or Encinitas B&B.
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