Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea
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Cardiff-by-the-Sea, usually referred to as Cardiff, is a beach community located in Encinitas, bordering Solana Beach to the south in San Diego County, California. The Pacific Ocean is to the west of Cardiff, Encinitas on its east and north, and a beach and lagoon on its south. With a population of under 12,000, Cardiff-by-the-Sea operates as part of the city of Encinitas, but unlike the other communities that comprise Encinitas, has its own ZIP code (92007).
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1. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By drbodysrfr - Encinitas, United States
Tidal wetlands are among the most biologically diverse and abundant habilitates known to scientists. Salt, brackish and fresh water species of fishes and mollusks, and crustaceans depend upon the in and out flux of fresh and salt water microbiota (food). Further, the mud banks along the water coarseways provide unique intertidal caverns and mud holes occupied by species rarely seen by the casual observer. Marshland and waterways attract thousands of bird species, many of whom hunt for fish and crustaceans as they fly north in the summer and south in the winter. The eco center describes the varied biomes within the region and help visitors identify the species found there. Currently the lagoon is suffering near disaster as expansion of the I-5 corridor has given permission to ransack the backwater lagoon, plowing under innumerable “mini” species to provide larger, more open waterways and fewer mudflats to avoid seasonal blockage of flow. The years of “improvements” will take decades to repopulate the microbiome required to reinstate the subtle balance of life and nutrients provided for the biology (like osprey, clapperrails and numerous other wonderful creatures which visitors can see. Well worth the donation to visit.
2. San Elijo State Beach
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By onthlesstraveledroad - San Diego, United States
We've camped here dozens of times, overlooking the ocean. You get an outstanding view plus are in walking distance of good stores and restaurants. It's best to camp on the less crowded weekdays. We've camped in many RV parks near the ocean - this is the best.
3. Cardiff-by-the-sea branch library
4. Magic Carpet Ride sculpture
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By omgitisncd
Controversial since it’s installation due to its feminine pose ????, if you’re lucky you’ll witness one of its numerous costumes locals love to dress it in. It’s all in fun!
5. The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
6. George Berkich Park
7. Vinyasa Arts
We offer Vinyasa yasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Teacher Trainings and Kids yoga.
8. Eli Howard Surf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
