ABOUT THE AREA:

Cardiff by the Sea is a charming beach town that is located at the Southern end of the City of Encinitas. The City of Solana Beach is just 3 miles South of Cardiff and offers more great restaurants, the Cedros Design District, the Belly Up Tavern, exciting nightlife and a convenient Amtrak train station. The next town south is the town of Del Mar, which features the Del Mar race track, home to the San Diego County Fair and horse racing. Further south is Torrey Pines State Park, the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the Glider Port which where fearless hang gliders soar above the beaches of La Jolla.

There are plenty of attractions and things to do nearby if you get tired of the beach: Legoland, Sea World, Stephen Birch Aquarium, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wild Animal Park are all wonderful activities within an easy drive. Historic Balboa Park, Seaport Village downtown, the San Diego Gaslamp District, Old Town and Coronado are fantastic places to explore near downtown San Diego (40 minute drive or Coaster train). Within a 1 ½ hour drive in Anaheim are Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, Anaheim.