Cardiff State Beach

Surfers at Cardiff State Beach in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego, California, USA. 1083806462

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Just south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the surf break on the reef here is mostly popular with longboarders, but it gets very good at low tide with a big north swell. Parking costs $10 all day or $4 for one hour.

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