Cardiff State Beach is a California State Beach in San Diego County, California, United States. Popular activities include swimming, surfing, and …
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 87 reviews
5-star
100%
4-star
0%
3-star
0%
2-star
0%
1-star
0%
Recent reviews
Parking
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Jun 16, 2023
Very accessible beach, especially if you can find free parking along Hwy.101. It’s dog and people friendly. The south end of the beach near the parking lot ($15 or park pass) is more crowded. This is…Full review by Susan h
Nov 1, 2021
Good parking and all the restaurants close by; Brigantine, The Kraken, KI's with dining room overlooking the ocean and very good delicious food catering to the Healthy eaters which I loveFull review by barrye826
Jun 5, 2021
This beautiful beach is a standard bearer for what a Southern Californian beach should be. Its also one place where we will take out-of-towners to make them jealous. It’s always priceless to watch th…Full review by iluv2eatntravel
For tide-pooling in April which is better: Swami's or Cardiff
A:
Neither are outstanding spots for tide-pooling, because neither place is really rocky like the village of La Jolla. I would say Swami's, but only on a really good, very low, daytime low …
Neither are outstanding spots for tide-pooling, because neither place is really rocky like the village of La Jolla. I would say Swami's, but only on a really good, very low, daytime low tide. Get a tide table from a surf shop or supermarket, and look for a minus tide or a tide close to 0.
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Frequently asked questions
Q:
How does the rolling window reservation system work?
A:
California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
AdYour ticket search stops here. Find the best prices for the attractions you want to see. From our free cancellation policy to our mobile ticketing, we make your trip stress-free.
Free Cancellation · Convenient mobile booking · Top-rated things to do · Best value guarantee
AdChoose Hotels With Free Cancellation So If Your Plans Change, We Can Refund Your Money. Your Ultimate Travel Companion. Access Everything You Need for Your Stay in Our App.
See It on the Map · Easy to Modify Plans · Customer Support · Browse Photos
Save
Share
More
