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Cardiff State Beach

Cardiff State Beach
Photo: Bovlb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
San Diego County, California
Nearest town
1.4 miles north of Solana Beach
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Cardiff State Beach

Swimming, surfing, and beachcombing draw people to this stretch of coastline, which sits adjacent to San Elijo State Beach and its state-run campground. The property covers 507 acres and has protected this shoreline since 1949. The land offers a sandy setting for water activities rather than developed facilities of its own, relying on its neighboring beach for camping options.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Cardiff State Beach is in San Diego County, California, 1.4 miles north of Solana Beach. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Cardiff State Beach

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →

Towns near Cardiff State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.