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Cardiff State Beach
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Cardiff State Beach is a great place to try out stand-up paddleboarding with easy access parking and the beautiful San Elijo Lagoon just around the corner. Seaside Beach is located at the south end of Cardiff Beach and it's home to great tide pools. You will see lots of happy locals wandering the pools at low-tide looking for starfish, sea cucumbers and other wonders of the San Diego tide-pool eco-system.
amenities
Metered Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
ADA Parking
Accessibility Mat
activities
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Dogs
No Drones
No Fire Pits
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
Large Waves
Stingrays
Strong Currents
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.