Enjoy Cardiff Like a Local
Local Treasures
Enjoy the gorgeous view and a short walk thru this peaceful garden.
92 locals recommend
Meditation Gardens
215 W K StEnjoy the gorgeous view and a short walk thru this peaceful garden.
Swami's Beach
Observe or partake in the local surf scene.
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrIf you like my garden, check out this place!
A short walk from the house, the lagoon is a protected habitat for our local wildlife.
33 locals recommend
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester AveA short walk from the house, the lagoon is a protected habitat for our local wildlife.
We think this is best beach in California. Typically plenty of parking in the lot above the beach. Play equipment for the kids, fire pits and lifeguards on duty.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B StWe think this is best beach in California. Typically plenty of parking in the lot above the beach. Play equipment for the kids, fire pits and lifeguards on duty.
Cardiff State Beach
Pizza + Pizza + Tacos
Craft brewer, pizza and pinball. Family fun at its finest.
93 locals recommend
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101Craft brewer, pizza and pinball. Family fun at its finest.
Snag a table outside - they have hula hoops if you are so inclined.
35 locals recommend
The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen DrSnag a table outside - they have hula hoops if you are so inclined.
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea
102 Aberdeen DrEast Coast Pizza
2015 San Elijo AveGroceries
Walk from house. Fresh fish. Deli. Tri Tip (Cardiff Crack).
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveWalk from house. Fresh fish. Deli. Tri Tip (Cardiff Crack).
Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleDelivery via Amazon app to house.
Best fresh produce in the country. You won’t be sorry if you check it out. Del Mar is bigger/newer than Carlsbad location Both are same distance drive from the house.
31 locals recommend
Jimbo's...Naturally!
12841 El Camino RealBest fresh produce in the country. You won’t be sorry if you check it out. Del Mar is bigger/newer than Carlsbad location Both are same distance drive from the house.
Tasting Rooms
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo AveUnion Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101Breakfast
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101Breakfast with a view!
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrBig Breakfast after dawn patrol surf session.
Bump Coffee
126 Aberdeen DrEmpanadas, coffee and soul.
Trendy Dining
Best of the best for a romantic date night or special event.
Waverly
2005 San Elijo AvenueMake a reservation well in advance.
Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101Herb & Sea
131 W D StCicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo AveTrattoria I Trulli
830 S Coast Hwy 101Coffee and Donuts
Cardiff and our surrounding hoods love coffee and donuts.
Zumbar Coffee & Tea
111 Chesterfield DrIronsmith Coffee Roasters
458 S Coast Hwy 101Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
947 South Coast Highway 101This La Jolla favorite just put down roots in downtown Encinitas.
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrChoice Juicery
430 Carlsbad Village Dr