Fencing on the bluff (see photo below) shows campsite locations. State Parks San Diego Coast District - San Diego County, Near Cardiff-by-the-Sea a beach community that is part of the city of Encinitas California; Park is open dawn to sunset (call to confirm)
Call: 760-753-5091
Located on the San Diego Coast, Cardiff State Beach has
a gently sloping sandy beach. The site offers swimming, surfing, beachcombing
and picnicking. The beach is located one mile south of Cardiff on
Old Highway 101. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby
reef popular with snorkelers and divers. The beach extends along old Highway
101 (Route S21) 3/4 mile north from San Elijo Lagoon's entrance channel,
near the community of Cardiff -by-the-Sea.
Campsites at this State
Park include tent camping sites.
For more information visit parks.ca.gov
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Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a
parent, or provide upon arrival a letter from a parent granting permission
to camp. All juveniles must be in their own campsite after 10
pm. Quiet hours are 10 pm - 6 am. Visitors not staying overnight
must be out by 10 pm.
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Photo © D. Stock
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Campsite is limited to 8 people maximum and is designed
for individual family use. Large groups require a special event permit.
Take precautions to prevent theft by securing property.
Campsite is limited to 3 vehicles, including a trailer.
There is no parking in the area for more vehicles. In RV hookup sites,
parking is limited to 2 vehicles and vehicles must remain on pavement.
The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and one legally towed vehicle
or trailer. The park staff will collect fees for each extra vehicle.
Dogs must be on a leash less than 6 feet at all times,
and prohibited on beach and outside at night. Campsite assignment
is by random drawing during summer season and holidays. Maximum stay
during High Season (June - September) is 7 nights. All persons and
equipment must vacate for a minimum of 48 hours before beginning another
stay.
Park Road separates Oceanfront sites from Inland sites.
Ocean sites are on a bluff overlooking beach. Stairs to beach.
Sites have no shade. Entrance Station Hours: 7 am - 10 pm all year.
Clothing: summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool.
Layered clothing is advised. |
Photo ©
Debbie Stock
