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Accommodation In Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Life is breezy in the small beach community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, located within the city of Encinitas. It’s all about the sunshine, the sand and especially the waves in “Cardiff” as the locals call it. The town is home to great beaches, heaps of restaurants and a chilled vibe that will quickly wash away your worries. Hotels near Cardiff-by-the-Sea are easy to come by, and the town is also located close to San Diego and all its accompanying attractions.
Things to do in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Make sure you look into Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotels, so you have easy access to the beach. Cardiff State Beach is particularly popular. On any given day, surfers in wetsuits dot the distant waters, showing off their tricks. Now is the perfect time to snag a surf lesson to get up to speed. If you can’t stay on a surfboard to save your life, then try something you’re sure to be great at—snoozing on the sand!
For something slightly more active than a beach nap, make your way to the San Elijo Lagoon, a 1000-acre ecological preserve. The lagoon gives you seven miles of trails to explore and some beautiful birds to gaze at, like herons, coots and egrets.
After your hike, you deserve a treat! Kilometres of restaurants, casual bars and colourful surf shops like the scenic Highway 101. Don’t worry about finding the best lunch spot or nightcap. Cardiff-by-the-Sea is all about going with the flow!
Getting to & Around Cardiff-by-the-Sea
One way to get to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to fly into the large San Diego International Airport (SAN). From San Diego, you can take the COASTER 40 km north up to Encinitas. However, if you plan to do some exploring outside of tiny Cardiff-by-the-Sea and want to look into San Diego hotels, your best travel bet is to rent a car with Wotif.
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Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotels essential information
Accommodation | 8,798 hotels |
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Lowest Price | NZ$199 |
Highest Price | NZ$506 |
Popular hotels | San Diego Marriott La Jolla, Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area , The Dana on Mission Bay, Handlery Hotel, San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area, Best Western Seven Seas, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, Paradise Point Resort & Spa |
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