Guidebook for Cardiff by the Sea
Essentials
Metro by T-Mobile
576 Santa Fe DrGreat local Mexican market.
Vons
453 Santa Fe DrClosest Supermarket
Gourmet grocery store in Cardiff. If you like BBQ try their Burgundy tri-tip. Around here it's referred to as 'Cardiff Crack'.
176 residents recomanen
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveGourmet grocery store in Cardiff. If you like BBQ try their Burgundy tri-tip. Around here it's referred to as 'Cardiff Crack'.
Whole Foods Market
687 S Coast Hwy 101Closest Whole Foods
Ralph's is in the same strip mall for planning purposes but we prefer TJ's.
110 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2629 Gateway RdRalph's is in the same strip mall for planning purposes but we prefer TJ's.
Alternative to Whole Foods and Supermarket that's close.
49 residents recomanen
Sprouts Farmers Market
3243 Camino De Los CochesAlternative to Whole Foods and Supermarket that's close.
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrClosest Costco
Food Scene
Great breakfast/lunch, great atmosphere, great service. Just great!
111 residents recomanen
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
510 N Coast Hwy 101Great breakfast/lunch, great atmosphere, great service. Just great!
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101New but busy so must be good.
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Great coffee
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrBest donuts around!
The Sandwich Spot
466 North Coast Highway 101Great lunch spot.
Jorge's Mexicatessen
417 Santa Fe DrAmazing Mexican soup
Great local spot with healthy Mexican food. Everything is great, even the french fries. =)
6 residents recomanen
Rico's Taco Shop
165 S El Camino RealGreat local spot with healthy Mexican food. Everything is great, even the french fries. =)
Lourdes Mexican Food
2113 San Elijo AveAnother option for Mexican near the beach.
Vallarta Express
615 South Coast Highway 101Quick/good Mexican food option downtown Encinitas.
Bull Taco Cardiff
2050 South Coast Highway 101Known for different types of tacos.
Bull Taco
101 N Coast Hwy 101Known for different types of tacos.
El Pueblo
820 Birmingham DrOpen 24 hrs. good and inexpensive.
Juanitas Taco Shop
290 N Coast Hwy 101Great local spot!
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101The mixed Ceviche is incredible!
Manhattan Giant Pizza
1691 Melrose DrGreat thin crust!
Kim's Restaurant
745 S Coast Hwy 101A nice Vietnamese option that's delicious.
Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Pretty much beach front. Plan on a wait though.
El Callejon Encinitas
345 S Coast Hwy 101Great local spot. Huge selection of Tequila.
Worth the 10 min. drive and longer wait. All I can say is Excellent in everyway!
26 residents recomanen
Tony's Jacal
621 Valley AveWorth the 10 min. drive and longer wait. All I can say is Excellent in everyway!
Solace & the Moonlight Lounge
25 East E StreetGreat fancy burgers.
Rimel's Rotisserie
2005 San Elijo AveTheir green sauce is really good on pretty much anything!
Walking distance from the house and as well as a quaint location downtown Encinitas. Nice Peruvian option.
Перуански ресторант "Къщата на Керо"
815 Birmingham DriveWalking distance from the house and as well as a quaint location downtown Encinitas. Nice Peruvian option.
East Village Asian Diner
628 S Coast Hwy 101Delicious Asian option for food.
Arts & Culture
Leucadia Farmers Market
185 Union StFun Sunday event for the family. 10-2pm
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrClose by and beautiful.
Sightseeing
Has incredibly kept gardens for public viewing as well as a great bakery and bookshop. Fun adventure.
130 residents recomanen
Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StHas incredibly kept gardens for public viewing as well as a great bakery and bookshop. Fun adventure.
Everything Else
Swami's Beach
Great local surf spot.
Cardiff State Beach
Local surf spot.