Cardiff-By-The-Sea California has a unique vibe compared to other SoCal beach communities on Pacific Ocean. It boasts unparalleled ocean views, an ecological reserve, a lagoon with great trails, incredible beaches and Cardiff bed and breakfasts. To make sure you don't miss the essence of Cardiff, here are Five Things Visitors Must Do When Visiting Cardiff California.
1. Take A Good Close Look At Our "Magic Carpet Ride"
Surfing is the essence of Cardiff By The Sea. You'll undoubtedly see our $120,000 surfing statue across Highway 101 from the Cardiff Lodge overlooking Cardiff Reef Surfing Beach - a young surfer boy with his arms stretched out, ostensibly riding a wave, entitled "Magic Carpet Ride." Surfers have been critical of the statue since it was unveiled in July, 2008 complaining that the pose of the bronze figure does not capture the essence of a true surfing move. Called dorky by some, too feminine by others, pranksters have since been dressing the statue in pink skirts, chains, bikini tops, biking bottoms, flowers, lingerie and fairy wands. What do you think?
2. Watch The Surfers At Cardiff Reef
Cardiff State Beach stretches from our bronze surfer sculpture all the way south to Solana Beach with some of the most beautiful coast line in California. The beach is popular with surfers because of the soft sandy bottom and mushy "perfect" waves for long boards. Visitors, photographers and spectators love the views of the surfers from any where along the beach. The nearby bed and breakfasts in Cardiff lodge many visitors who enjoy having lunch at the seaside restaurants while watching the surfers.
3. Take A Hike in an Ecological Reserve
San Elijo Lagoon is San Diego County's largest coastal wetland with a brand new visitor's center that's open 7-days-a-week. The visitor's center is an excellent base from which you can explore the Ecological Reserve and its more than seven miles of hiking and jogging trails. Extensive habitat supports hundreds of species of plants, dozens of species of fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals and more than 300 species of birds.
4. Go Boogie-Boarding Or Body-Surfing
Cardiff State Beach is a wonderful place to work on that tan, enjoy a picnic, watch surfers, or try your hand at surfing, boogie-boarding or body surfing. It has been called the Riviera of the West because it has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing, people-watching and relaxing after a night at a Cardiff lodge bed and breakfast.
5. Enjoy The Sunset From Your Private Hot Tub
The Inn at Moonlight Beach just 2 miles up Historic Highway 101 is a romantic seaside inn located on a hillside above Moonlight Beach. The four guest suites overlook the Pacific Ocean and the quaint beach town of Encinitas and recall a French-European Inn with spotless private baths, wi-fi internet, refrigerator and cable TV. Inquire about the Penthouse Suite with it's own private balcony and private hot tub with a commanding view of sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
1. Take A Good Close Look At Our "Magic Carpet Ride"
Surfing is the essence of Cardiff By The Sea. You'll undoubtedly see our $120,000 surfing statue across Highway 101 from the Cardiff Lodge overlooking Cardiff Reef Surfing Beach - a young surfer boy with his arms stretched out, ostensibly riding a wave, entitled "Magic Carpet Ride." Surfers have been critical of the statue since it was unveiled in July, 2008 complaining that the pose of the bronze figure does not capture the essence of a true surfing move. Called dorky by some, too feminine by others, pranksters have since been dressing the statue in pink skirts, chains, bikini tops, biking bottoms, flowers, lingerie and fairy wands. What do you think?
2. Watch The Surfers At Cardiff Reef
Cardiff State Beach stretches from our bronze surfer sculpture all the way south to Solana Beach with some of the most beautiful coast line in California. The beach is popular with surfers because of the soft sandy bottom and mushy "perfect" waves for long boards. Visitors, photographers and spectators love the views of the surfers from any where along the beach. The nearby bed and breakfasts in Cardiff lodge many visitors who enjoy having lunch at the seaside restaurants while watching the surfers.
3. Take A Hike in an Ecological Reserve
San Elijo Lagoon is San Diego County's largest coastal wetland with a brand new visitor's center that's open 7-days-a-week. The visitor's center is an excellent base from which you can explore the Ecological Reserve and its more than seven miles of hiking and jogging trails. Extensive habitat supports hundreds of species of plants, dozens of species of fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals and more than 300 species of birds.
4. Go Boogie-Boarding Or Body-Surfing
Cardiff State Beach is a wonderful place to work on that tan, enjoy a picnic, watch surfers, or try your hand at surfing, boogie-boarding or body surfing. It has been called the Riviera of the West because it has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing, people-watching and relaxing after a night at a Cardiff lodge bed and breakfast.
5. Enjoy The Sunset From Your Private Hot Tub
The Inn at Moonlight Beach just 2 miles up Historic Highway 101 is a romantic seaside inn located on a hillside above Moonlight Beach. The four guest suites overlook the Pacific Ocean and the quaint beach town of Encinitas and recall a French-European Inn with spotless private baths, wi-fi internet, refrigerator and cable TV. Inquire about the Penthouse Suite with it's own private balcony and private hot tub with a commanding view of sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
About the Author:
Terry Hunefeld retired as a CEO several years ago to follow his passion for sailing the Pacific observing seabirds and marine mammals. He and his wife Ann purchased and renovated the lovely Inn at Moonlight Beach. Visit Bed Breakfast Cardiff-By-The-Sea California or Cardiff-By-The-Sea Beach Hotels for more info.
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