Location: Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego County, California, USA (between La Jolla and Carlsbad in North County San Diego) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Incredible opportunity to enjoy your vacation in the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea's walking district. Walk to breakfast at Pipe's cafe or Starbucks.
World-class surfing beaches just down the street. Walking distance to Cardiff Reef, George's Beach Break. Driving distance (2 minutes) to Swami's, with parking pass in the house for parking at Swami's or any other parking area on the beach up and down the coast.
In the afternoon play horseshoes, tennis, basketball or use the playground equipment at Glen Park, just across the street. Have a barbecue in the evening with views of the ocean from your chairs. Make S'mores at night around the firepit.
Beautiful 3 bedroom 1 bath cottage located right across from Glen Park in Cardiff. Large lot with no neighbors on either side. Best location in Cardiff. Four night minimum stay. Don't miss this opportunity.
Encinitas (which includes Leucadia, Encinitas and Cardiff) was just ranked the NUMBER THREE BEST SURF TOWN in Surfer Magazine's July 2009 issue, behind number 1 Santa Cruz, CA and number 2 Halieva, Hawaii.
Read below for the full article, taken in full from Surfer Magazine's Webiste:
Encinitas, California
California Beach Culture Defined
Almost all of Southern California’s oceanfront communities can be classified as “surfy,” but Encinitas seems to embody this spirit better than most. You’d be hard pressed to find a lineup—or a line at the local Starbucks—that isn’t occupied by some level of surf celebrity or industry insider. Add the fact that fun-to-excellent surf can be ridden here almost every day of the year—if you’re willing to drive the coast for 30 minutes in either direction—and that you’re plugged into a laidback microcosm that harbors all the best qualities of the greater San Diego surf community (without the snob-factor of La Jolla, the post-collegiate-party-factor of Pacific Beach, and the street-kid-factor of Ocean Beach), and you’ve got a surf town that stands out among a dense—and very inviting—pack.
Waves
There’s Seaside, Cardiff Reef, Swamis, and D Street if you’re looking for the obvious. And if you’re not, just show some ingenuity and scout out the miles of beachies, reefs, jetties and river mouths that all have their day. Outside of the official “Incorporated Encinitas” city limits, Blacks, the La Jolla reefs, and Ocean Beach to the south, and Oceanside and Trestles to the north are all easily within striking distance for even the most travel-challenged waverider. Crowds can be brutally thick in this part of the world, but, then again, it’s 100 percent possible to surf alone—if you’re motivated.
Culture
Some towns have “real” culture—you know, like plays and museums and stuff—and some towns have “beach” culture. Encinitas is loaded with the latter. Nearly every garage, in every neighborhood, west of the 5 freeway sits choked with boards. The roads bump with cars that bristle action-sport accoutrements and have floor mats caked in sand. The menus of local eateries list burgers, omelets, and burritos named after nearby waves. And the population, as such, looks and plays the part. If you’re looking for “real” culture, move to Paris. If you’re looking for surf culture, Encinitas is your place.
Quality of Life
Everyone raves about Southern California’s climate—for good reason. You know a place is perfect when 50-degree temps at dawn, the occasional spell of rain, or a few weeks of overcast skies come June are grounds for complaint among the locals. Plus, there are tons of great bars, restaurants, and eateries, and a “bro-ette” for every bro. The only real quality-of-life drawback: the crowds. But if you weigh the pluses (good weather, winds, and waves) with the minuses (too many people), the population density starts to make sense.
Average Water Temp: 63
Average Air Temp: 63
Median Income: $83,965
Median Home Price: $901,688
Population: 59,978
Most Common Industry: Professional, scientific, and technical services
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Diego, CA (20.2 miles, pop. 1,223,400)
Premier Surf Spots: Cardiff Reef, Swamis, Seaside
Local Talent: Rob Machado, Joel Tudor, Jimmy and Jason Ortega, Brad Gerlach, Doug Silva
Shark Attacks Reported (in San Diego County since 1926): 10"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer in unit.
- Dryer: Dryer in unit.
- Linens Provided: Also lots of beach towels provided for guest use! 6 surf boards (2 are foam), 4 boogie boards, 3 kid's-sized wet suits, 4 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, sand toys, all available for guest use.
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: Outdoor gas supplied fire pit :)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: Two cots twin size in sun room along with 14 foot couch and multiple pillows, down comforters and linens. We easily sleep 4 adults in this sunroom (has 51 inch large screen tv).
- Crib: Play n pack in guest room closet.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 3 tv's connected to cable: 32inch flat screen in master, 27 inch tv with cable in family room and 51 inch flat screen in sunroom.
- DVD (2)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Communications
- Computer: also printer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Firepit.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Take the coaster (train) to San Diego Padres major league baseball home games.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
HIGH SEASON - May 15th through September 15th SUMMER
and - November 15th through January 15th HOLIDAYS
$1800 per week
$270 per night, 4 night minimum
LOW SEASON - September 15th through November 15th
and - January 15th through May 15th
$1500 per week
$225 per night, 4 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
The Best of Cardiff-by-the-Sea Walking District
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Cardiff by the Sea
The most beautiful beaches in Southern California. it is an easy walk to the beach through glen park, across the railroad at chesterfield street, across the 101 and through the campground. the beach is beautiful and uncrowded with lots of sand and good surf and boogie boarding opportunities. the house is walking distance to a gourmet market called seaside market. also walking distance to starbuck's, pipe's cafe for breakfast and lunch and east coast pizza for slices, and a beautiful new sushi restaurant and american restaurant. cardiff is a beautiful and intimate community between la jolla and carlsbad. we are 10-15 minutes from legoland, 45 minutes to disneyland and 30 minutes to seaworld and the san diego zoo. we also love to go to the wild animal park in escondido.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Original commissioned artwork hangs in the living room. The house is remodeled from the 1940's . there are beautiful hardwood floors and standard sized closets in the two bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms has a queen bed with high quality linens and blankets and down comforters with duvet covers. There is one updated bathroom with tub and shower. there is a brand new washer and dryer in the house. The kitchen is remodeled with new corian counters, new cabinets and new stainless steel fridge, dishwasher and microwave. in the hallway is a linen closet. the third bedroom is a sunroom with a large sofa and two cots for the floor. the sunroom has a 52 inch plasma screen tv with cable and a desktop computer with high speed internet and a flat screen monitor and printer. there is also wireless high speed internet. the family room has a tv with cable. one of the bedrooms has a flatscreen 28 inch tv with cable. the grounds are fenced and beautiful with a gas grill and hammock and also a firepit. the house is on a hill above a park which has beautiful palm trees, picnic tables, play area with slides and swings, a horseshoe pit, a sand volley ball court, a basketball court and a tennis court. in the house we have beach chairs, a beach umbrella, boogie boards and surfboards, all at your disposal.
Gourmet Grocery Store with wonderful deli for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great produce and meats.
no reservations, get there early. very hip, great sushi, good prices, also happy hours for sushi.
Owner's Map of Cardiff by the Sea
Our family of 6 lives in Boise, Idaho and we love southern California, especially the San Diego area. In January of 2008 we purchased an incredible piece of property in Cardiff and remodeled it lovingly to its former glory. We spend as much time as possible here, 13 visits in 10 months! The remodel was finished in May of 2008 and we have fully stocked this house with the best furniture and kitchen equipment and electronic equipment. We would love to share our house with you because we know you will have an incredible family vacation in San Diego.
Property Photos
- Fire Pit - Cardiff by the Sea, California Vacation Rental
- Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen to right of dining room - Cardiff by the Sea, California Vacation Rental
- Brand New Kitchen - Cardiff by the Sea, California Vacation Rental
- Front of Cottage
- View from Front Door
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Front Yard View
- Master with 27 inch flatscreen, cable, and dvd player
- Commissioned artwork hangs in Living Room
- Gas BBQ off Sunroom and Kitchen
- Hammock in front yard for watching sunsets.
- View of Glen Park
- view to the south on the beach
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is the house what you expected from the listing?, if not, what in particular was different? I do not think that we expected such a great view of the ocean. It really was amazing. Also the bedrooms were really comfortable and the sun room was far larger then expected. But this just underpins that it is difficult to take accurate pictures that fully show how great the place is. do you think you go your money's worth? Absolutely. To make the decison to rent your house we compared it to the price of getting two hotel rooms. While it is a little more expensive then getting two standard hotelrooms it is far less expensive then getting two nice hotelrooms with an ocean view. And there are far more benefits from renting your house than a hotel room such as being able to cook ourselves, having our own yard, the firepit and more privacy. what did you like? That the house really felt like a home. There was lots of towels and bedding. Beachchairs, surf- and boogieboards. The firepit was a favorite in the group. We sat out there most nights. Also the washer and drier were great. Looked brand new. Chris was a good caretaker and very helpful in case of questions. It was nice that he was close by. These I think were the highlights of what we liked. There are many more which also include the area in general, the beach, the park and Seaside Market. would you rent again with us if the opportunity arose? Yes and I am hoping the opportunity will. I am also certain I will recommend the house to anyone mentioning that they are going to the San Diego area. JT, Denmark.
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