Seaside Beach is a sandy beach in Cardiff State Beach at the border between Solana Beach and the Cardiff-by-the-Sea area of Encinitas, CA. Cardiff State Beach is the long sandy strip along the west side of San Elijo Lagoon a large wetlands and ecological reserve. If you want to see the lagoon they have a visitor center on Manchester Avenue nearby. The parking lot at Seaside Beach is on Highway 101 just north of the city of Solana Beach. Highway 101 is between Cardiff State Beach and the lagoon for the entire length of the park. Surfers enjoy the waves that break over the reef known as Seaside Reef, Cardiff Reef, or Tabletops. Seaside Beach itself is narrow especially at high tide. When the tide allows you can walk south on the sand to the beach at Tide Beach Park below the high bluffs of Solana Beach. Rip currents exist so be careful where you swim while at Cardiff State Beach. There are many restaurant options just up the highway behind the North Beach of Cardiff State Beach.
Annie’s Canyon Trail is a short hiking trail in San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve between Solana Beach and Encinitas. This trail leads to a unique slot canyon that seems out of […]
The Cardiff Kook is a famous (or infamous) statue along State Coast Highway 101 in the Cardiff-by-the-Sea neighborhood of Encinitas. The nickname comes from the fact that the surfer in […]
Finding sea glass, colorful pieces of glass that have tumbled naturally in the ocean surf, is one of the best rewards of beachcombing. Like finding seashells, sand dollars, agates, and […]
California State Beaches can be found up and down the coast. They have some of the best beachfront property in the Golden State and thankfully it is protected from developers. […]
Love playing at the beach, but don’t like the sand and sticky salt water residue left on your body (or board, or kid, or dog) afterwards? Then go to a […]
San Diego County has many dog friendly beaches along it’s sunny coastline. There are four excellent off-leash dog beaches to choose from and they are spaced out nicely. The city […]
Surfing is big in California to say the least. It’s a way of life for many and a spectator sport for others. Up and down the coast there are worthy […]
Here’s a map of the best tide pools at Southern California beaches. From Point Loma in San Diego to Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu there are many areas where […]
Southern California is known for many things, but consistent sunshine (think Endless Summer) and reliable surf breaks stand out above the rest. Surfing is a rite of passage for kids […]
The coastline north of San Diego has some of the best sandy beaches in California. This area on the Pacific Ocean and just inland of the coast is known as […]
San Diego has tide pools galore. You just know where to look. Coronado Island draws many tourists and has some of the best beaches around, but they don’t have any tide […]
