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.
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Encinitas
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
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Del Mar
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.
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Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak DrDouble 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.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B StBeach 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.
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I-Bait Shop Pier Oceanside
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.
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I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadMy 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.
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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdFamous 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.
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I-Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailRide 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.
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I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA 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.
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Cardiff State Beach
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.
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Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyStone 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.
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Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101One 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.
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Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino RealGreat 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.
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Campfire
2725 State StOne 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!
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Station Sushi
125 N Hwy 101Get there before 6pm weekdays for an awesome happy hour menu!
We love this restaurant by a local celebrity chef. So close and so good.
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Herb & Sea
131 W D StWe love this restaurant by a local celebrity chef. So close and so good.
Our go-to restaurant for Himalayan/Indian. Great for take out.
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Kim's Restaurant
745 S Coast Hwy 101Our 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.
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East Coast Pizza
2015 San Elijo AveMy 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
Cardiff
A laid back beach town with a unique old school feel, but with modern amenities. We love it!