Cardiff State Beach

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

Just south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the surf break on the reef is mostly popular with longboarders, but it gets very good at low tide with a big north swell. Parking costs $15 all day or $6 for one hour.

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