Enjoy Cardiff Like a Local
Local Treasures
Enjoy the gorgeous view and a short walk thru this peaceful garden.
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Meditationsgärten
215 W K StEnjoy the gorgeous view and a short walk thru this peaceful garden.
Swami's Beach
Observe or partake in the local surf scene.
If you like my garden, check out the local botanical garden only 3 miles east of the house. This is an Encinitas and county treasure!
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San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrIf you like my garden, check out the local botanical garden only 3 miles east of the house. This is an Encinitas and county treasure!
A short walk from the house, the lagoon is a protected habitat for our local wildlife.
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San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester AveA short walk from the house, the lagoon is a protected habitat for our local wildlife.
We think this is best beach in California. Typically plenty of parking in the lot above the beach. Play equipment for the kids, fire pits and lifeguards on duty.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B StWe think this is best beach in California. Typically plenty of parking in the lot above the beach. Play equipment for the kids, fire pits and lifeguards on duty.
Cardiff State Beach
Couple miles from home, short drive. Afterwards, grab sushi at Station Sushi or Pizza Port in Solana Beach, or check out the tasting rooms for June Shine, Carruth Cellars, or Culture Brewing.
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Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailCouple miles from home, short drive. Afterwards, grab sushi at Station Sushi or Pizza Port in Solana Beach, or check out the tasting rooms for June Shine, Carruth Cellars, or Culture Brewing.
Part of Torrey Pines extensive trail system, this is the best 1 mile trail loop in San Diego County.
Guy Fleming Trail Trailhead
Part of Torrey Pines extensive trail system, this is the best 1 mile trail loop in San Diego County.
Epic trails. The entire hike is 4 miles of absolute gorgeous vistas over the cliffs and Pacific Ocean.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadEpic trails. The entire hike is 4 miles of absolute gorgeous vistas over the cliffs and Pacific Ocean.
Wonderful kid friendly trail with our without all terrain stroller. Ample shade.
Batiquitos Lagoon North Bluff Trail Windrose Circle Trailhead
Wonderful kid friendly trail with our without all terrain stroller. Ample shade.
Pizza + Tacos.
Craft brewer, pizza and pinball. Family fun at its finest.
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Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101Craft brewer, pizza and pinball. Family fun at its finest.
TOP PICK. Snag a table outside - they have hula hoops if you are so inclined. Great for all ages! Diverse and deep menu, we typically do salad and pizza
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The Besta Wan Pizza House
148 Aberdeen DrTOP PICK. Snag a table outside - they have hula hoops if you are so inclined. Great for all ages! Diverse and deep menu, we typically do salad and pizza
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea
102 Aberdeen DrGreat selection craft beer. Pizza by slice. Excellent house salad.
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East Coast Pizza
2015 San Elijo AveGreat selection craft beer. Pizza by slice. Excellent house salad.
The original Pizza Port is also a brewery. Take the kids, pinball, golden tee and all the fun - big screens for big games. It’s noisy but fun.
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Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101The original Pizza Port is also a brewery. Take the kids, pinball, golden tee and all the fun - big screens for big games. It’s noisy but fun.
Classic California burrito shop. Baja style fare. Grab a Pacifico. Often a line but moves fast.
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The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Classic California burrito shop. Baja style fare. Grab a Pacifico. Often a line but moves fast.
Great place for Baja style fish tacos. Also great poke bowls.
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Fish 101 Cardiff
2101 San Elijo AveGreat place for Baja style fish tacos. Also great poke bowls.
I routinely grab chicken soup here. It’s ridiculously good. So do that, especially if anyone is feeling punk.
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Lourdes Mexican Food
2113 San Elijo AveI routinely grab chicken soup here. It’s ridiculously good. So do that, especially if anyone is feeling punk.
TOP PICK. Awesome place for dinner with multigenerational group. We routinely grab dinner here when our parents (70s) visit and bring kids (under ten). Everyone is happy. Crayons. Sports on TVs but not obnoxious. Can hear each other. Beer/wine. Great fish and chips - but also plenty of healthy fare. High value for the neighborhood.
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Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101TOP PICK. Awesome place for dinner with multigenerational group. We routinely grab dinner here when our parents (70s) visit and bring kids (under ten). Everyone is happy. Crayons. Sports on TVs but not obnoxious. Can hear each other. Beer/wine. Great fish and chips - but also plenty of healthy fare. High value for the neighborhood.
Groceries
Two block walk from house. Fresh fish. Deli. And yes, indulge and have Tri Tip (Famous Cardiff Crack).
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Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveTwo block walk from house. Fresh fish. Deli. And yes, indulge and have Tri Tip (Famous Cardiff Crack).
Delivery via Amazon app to house - schedule 1-2 days in advance for best availability.
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Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleDelivery via Amazon app to house - schedule 1-2 days in advance for best availability.
Best fresh produce in the country, amazing sandwiches/prepped food in deli + juice bar. You won’t be sorry if you grab groceries and lunch here. Organic 100%. Spend but not outrageous for quality.
Del Mar parking lot is busier than Carlsbad location. Both are same distance drive from the house.
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Jimbo's...Naturally!
12841 El Camino RealBest fresh produce in the country, amazing sandwiches/prepped food in deli + juice bar. You won’t be sorry if you grab groceries and lunch here. Organic 100%. Spend but not outrageous for quality.
Del Mar parking lot is busier than Carlsbad location. Both are same distance drive from the house.
Trader Joe's
Easy to hit on way to Moonlight Beach off Encinitas Blvd. pricier than Vons, Ralph’s or Walmart. Great deli and produce.
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Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdEasy to hit on way to Moonlight Beach off Encinitas Blvd. pricier than Vons, Ralph’s or Walmart. Great deli and produce.
Tasting Rooms
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo AveBEST SPORTS Bar with SoCal Beach vibes. Open air dining. Perfect for catching big games in big screens.
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Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101BEST SPORTS Bar with SoCal Beach vibes. Open air dining. Perfect for catching big games in big screens.
If you are getting hit with coastal fog, during stay, check the weather in Escondido. If it’s sunny and warm there, and you enjoy a great menu and craft beer, look no further. Always worth the drive (30 mins ish) for anyone enthusiastic about the San Diego craft beer scene.
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Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyIf you are getting hit with coastal fog, during stay, check the weather in Escondido. If it’s sunny and warm there, and you enjoy a great menu and craft beer, look no further. Always worth the drive (30 mins ish) for anyone enthusiastic about the San Diego craft beer scene.
Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach
111 S Cedros AveAlso get the pesto and Praegers bread. Its insane.
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Carruth Cellars Urban Winery & Tasting Room
118 S Cedros AveAlso get the pesto and Praegers bread. Its insane.
Breakfast
TOP PICK. Breakfast with an awesome ocean view. Great value for quality of food and views. Multigenerational slam dunk. Bring your kids and parents to this one.
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101TOP PICK. Breakfast with an awesome ocean view. Great value for quality of food and views. Multigenerational slam dunk. Bring your kids and parents to this one.
This place is hot on people’s lists. It’s a bargain breakfast, and my father-in-law loves going here. Whenever he rolls to town from Phoenix, he will holler out at crack of dawn “Let’s go to Pipes!!”
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Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrThis place is hot on people’s lists. It’s a bargain breakfast, and my father-in-law loves going here. Whenever he rolls to town from Phoenix, he will holler out at crack of dawn “Let’s go to Pipes!!”
This is a great spot for brunch. Unique menu with plenty of classic options. Not intimidating and perfect for a couple or group of friends where someone wants a bit of menu adventure and another prefers classics.
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Naked Cafe
106 S Sierra AveThis is a great spot for brunch. Unique menu with plenty of classic options. Not intimidating and perfect for a couple or group of friends where someone wants a bit of menu adventure and another prefers classics.
Our classic breakfast diner. Endless coffee. This place has all the feels and filled with locals.
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Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101Our classic breakfast diner. Endless coffee. This place has all the feels and filled with locals.
Trendy Dining
Best of the best for a romantic date night or special event.
Make a reservation well in advance for dinner. Great place for fancy cocktails. Waverly could be in Newport Beach. Perfect for couples looking for local culinary scene.Or girls trips,
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Waverly
2005 San Elijo AvenueMake a reservation well in advance for dinner. Great place for fancy cocktails. Waverly could be in Newport Beach. Perfect for couples looking for local culinary scene.Or girls trips,
TOP PICK. Culinary scene yes. Encinitas vibes, yes. Awesome menu, my husband and I typically end up choosing here for our date nights.
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Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101TOP PICK. Culinary scene yes. Encinitas vibes, yes. Awesome menu, my husband and I typically end up choosing here for our date nights.
TOP PICK. Make reservation in advance (now!). Perfect for special occasion, date night, adult children/adult parents who appreciate a great culinary experience, group of friends. We typically go here with friends.
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Herb & Sea
131 W D StTOP PICK. Make reservation in advance (now!). Perfect for special occasion, date night, adult children/adult parents who appreciate a great culinary experience, group of friends. We typically go here with friends.
TOP PICK. Italian. Often gets really loud and my hearing is not awesome, so I request table outside. Make a reservation. If you love Italian, look no further. Husband and I beach walk there from Cardiff to Swamis, then just a bit further into Encinitas for date nights. Lovely evening and great opportunity to walk off the Italian fare (check tides and walk 101 sidewalk after dark).
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Trattoria I Trulli
830 S Coast Hwy 101TOP PICK. Italian. Often gets really loud and my hearing is not awesome, so I request table outside. Make a reservation. If you love Italian, look no further. Husband and I beach walk there from Cardiff to Swamis, then just a bit further into Encinitas for date nights. Lovely evening and great opportunity to walk off the Italian fare (check tides and walk 101 sidewalk after dark).
Amazing food if you’re into unique places. Make a reservation. Peruvian. Have fish. You’re welcome.
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Q'ero Restaurant
564 S Coast Hwy 101Amazing food if you’re into unique places. Make a reservation. Peruvian. Have fish. You’re welcome.
French culinary excellence at this Michelin-rated restaurant. Unforgettable 4-course menu $120 per person (or lighter fare in walk-up bar and lounge). Reservations required.
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Jeune et Jolie
2659 State StFrench culinary excellence at this Michelin-rated restaurant. Unforgettable 4-course menu $120 per person (or lighter fare in walk-up bar and lounge). Reservations required.
Coffee + Donuts + Juice Bars
Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
458 S Coast Hwy 101Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
947 South Coast Highway 101This La Jolla favorite just put down roots in downtown Encinitas.
1950s donut shop - VGs is a local institution. If you have teens, this is going to be their favorite spot. I don’t think they do Apple Pay. They do decorate cakes and if you’re celebrating a birthday, order a couple days in advance.
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VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen Dr1950s donut shop - VGs is a local institution. If you have teens, this is going to be their favorite spot. I don’t think they do Apple Pay. They do decorate cakes and if you’re celebrating a birthday, order a couple days in advance.
TOP PICK. This is an Encinitas staple. Locally owned by a single mom. Is there a better smoothie or juice spot in the world? We doubt it’s possible. Grab her recipe book while you are there and bring home some new ideas!
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Choice Juicery
430 Carlsbad Village DrTOP PICK. This is an Encinitas staple. Locally owned by a single mom. Is there a better smoothie or juice spot in the world? We doubt it’s possible. Grab her recipe book while you are there and bring home some new ideas!
Rose Hill Purveyors
TOP PICK. Local roaster and the neighborhood coffee shop.
Bump Coffee
126 Aberdeen DrTOP PICK. Empanadas are crazy good.