Adam's Cardiff-by-the-Sea Guidebook

Adam
Adam's Cardiff-by-the-Sea Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Some cool neighborhoods within 20 minutes or so drive.
Encinitas is a cool beach town with a hippie vibe. Great beaches, restaurants, bars, surf shops. Favorites: Hanson’s Surf Shoo, Death by Tequila, Handel’s Ice Cream, Lofty Coffee, Union Bar & Grill, among many others.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Encinitas is a cool beach town with a hippie vibe. Great beaches, restaurants, bars, surf shops. Favorites: Hanson’s Surf Shoo, Death by Tequila, Handel’s Ice Cream, Lofty Coffee, Union Bar & Grill, among many others.
An upscale beach town, Del Mar has great beaches and lots of shopping and great restaurants. Stop for lunch or breakfast at Stratford Court after hiking Torrey Pines
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Mar
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An upscale beach town, Del Mar has great beaches and lots of shopping and great restaurants. Stop for lunch or breakfast at Stratford Court after hiking Torrey Pines

Things to Do

Double Peak is the highest peak in North San Diego County coastal region. Great views of the ocean to downtown.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak Dr
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Double Peak is the highest peak in North San Diego County coastal region. Great views of the ocean to downtown.
Beach has everything — great scenery and CLEAN bathrooms, showers and a snack bar. Lifeguards are present so great for kids. Head over to Handel’s Ice Cream afterward. It’s a quick walk.
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Moonlight
400 B St
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach has everything — great scenery and CLEAN bathrooms, showers and a snack bar. Lifeguards are present so great for kids. Head over to Handel’s Ice Cream afterward. It’s a quick walk.
Great place to wander, fish, or grab a bite at the Ruby’sDiner at the end of the pier. There’s also a boardwalk adjacent to the pier so you can rent bikes or just stroll.
386 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
386 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place to wander, fish, or grab a bite at the Ruby’sDiner at the end of the pier. There’s also a boardwalk adjacent to the pier so you can rent bikes or just stroll.
My favorite hiking spot on the coast. Amazing views and the trees and cliffs are beautiful.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite hiking spot on the coast. Amazing views and the trees and cliffs are beautiful.
Famous turf race track that doubles as a concert venue, fairgrounds, and hosts a variety of events.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Famous turf race track that doubles as a concert venue, fairgrounds, and hosts a variety of events.
Ride your bike from the house to here and discover one of the most unique trails in San Diego County. Not terribly difficult and perfect for the whole family.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sendero del Cañón de Annie
2550 Solana Hills Trail
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ride your bike from the house to here and discover one of the most unique trails in San Diego County. Not terribly difficult and perfect for the whole family.
A must hike if you're in San Diego. Just 10 minutes from the house. Good for all ages. Amazing views overlooking the beautiful Pacific.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must hike if you're in San Diego. Just 10 minutes from the house. Good for all ages. Amazing views overlooking the beautiful Pacific.
Closest beach to the house. Park along the 101 or in the parking lot (paid). Go during low tide and there is TONS of space to walk. P.S. you can bring your dog on this beach (south of the bridge only) but must be on a leash.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardiff State Beach
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Closest beach to the house. Park along the 101 or in the parking lot (paid). Go during low tide and there is TONS of space to walk. P.S. you can bring your dog on this beach (south of the bridge only) but must be on a leash.

Food scene

Stone is the king of San Diego microbrews. Their World Bistro and Gardens is beautiful (sit outside!) and has great farm to table food (they have their own gardens) and the most insane beer list. One of my faves. Only about 15-20 min from our house.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado Parkwy
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone is the king of San Diego microbrews. Their World Bistro and Gardens is beautiful (sit outside!) and has great farm to table food (they have their own gardens) and the most insane beer list. One of my faves. Only about 15-20 min from our house.
One of my favorites not only form the food and drink, but also location. Right on the beach in Cardiff by the Sea. Go for a walk in the beach after or head to Kraken across the street for a good dive bar experience.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my favorites not only form the food and drink, but also location. Right on the beach in Cardiff by the Sea. Go for a walk in the beach after or head to Kraken across the street for a good dive bar experience.
Great breakfast/brunch spot about 10 min away. The coffee cake is off the chain.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino Real
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great breakfast/brunch spot about 10 min away. The coffee cake is off the chain.
One of my favorite places to dine in downtown Carlsbad. Amazing cocktails and great coal fired food.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campfire
2725 State St
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my favorite places to dine in downtown Carlsbad. Amazing cocktails and great coal fired food.
Get there before 6pm weekdays for an awesome happy hour menu!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Station Sushi
125 N Hwy 101
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get there before 6pm weekdays for an awesome happy hour menu!
We love this restaurant by a local celebrity chef. So close and so good.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herb & Sea
131 W D St
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We love this restaurant by a local celebrity chef. So close and so good.
Our go-to restaurant for Himalayan/Indian. Great for take out.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kim's Restaurant
745 S Coast Hwy 101
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our go-to restaurant for Himalayan/Indian. Great for take out.
My favorite pizza place in North County -- just happens to be in our neighborhood in downtown Cardiff. New York style all the way -- thin crust and yummy.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Coast Pizza
2015 San Elijo Ave
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite pizza place in North County -- just happens to be in our neighborhood in downtown Cardiff. New York style all the way -- thin crust and yummy.

City/town information

A laid back beach town with a unique old school feel, but with modern amenities. We love it!
Cardiff
A laid back beach town with a unique old school feel, but with modern amenities. We love it!