Cardiff State Beach Tours and Activities

A coastal city with a beach, ocean waves, a highway, and a train track.
A lifeguard tower at sunset with waves crashing against the shore.
A wooden staircase leading down to a beach with a sunset in the background.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, a person standing in the distance, and a sunset over the ocean.
A beach with a dramatic sky filled with red and blue clouds.

Things to do

Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

CA $83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

CA $35
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

CA $21
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

CA $56
per adult
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk

CA $59
per adult
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

CA $127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
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The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was CA $2,240, price is now CA $1,104 per person
CA $1,104
per person
Jan 28 - Feb 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to San Diego (SAN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,743 reviews)

Hotel Z

Hotel Z

3 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was CA $1,996, price is now CA $1,217 per person
CA $1,217
per person
Jan 28 - Feb 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,212 reviews)
Lovely staff and rooms were quite comfy!

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2026

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
Carlsbad Village
Price was CA $4,642, price is now CA $3,074 per person
CA $3,074
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 8
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
This is a very cute place.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $21 per traveller*
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Water activities

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $157 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $21 per traveller*
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Stay near popular Cardiff State Beach attractions

Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Best Lodging Options Near Cardiff State Beach

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3 out of 5
142 Chesterfield Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Encinitas CA
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views
Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning

Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning

Cardiff CA
Cozy, Charming, Ocean View studio / Work desk, internet, sanitized cleaning
Private entrance 1 bedroom flat close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood

Private entrance 1 bedroom flat close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood

Cardiff CA
Private entrance 1 bedroom flat close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway
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