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Cardiff State Beach

Cardiff State Beach is a dog-friendly beach on the San Diego Coast. Dogs are allowed at Cardiff Reef and Seaside, South of Tower 16. All dogs must always be on a 6' leash and under the owner's control. People enjoy swimming, surfing, and beachcombing at this Encinitas, CA, beach. The sands gently slope into the warm water that laps the shore. Visit Website

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Cardiff State Beach has received a rating of 3.2 out of 5 bones by 5 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 86 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors express mixed opinions about Cardiff State Beach, with some finding the requirement for dogs to be on leash at a dog beach frustrating, while others appreciate the ample space and scenery. They note the beach could be cleaner.

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Ocean Beach Pier 18.1 mi
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UC San Diego Health - Downtown 21.6 mi
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CLD - McClellan-Palomar Airport 8.4 mi
OCN - Oceanside Airport 14.9 mi
MYF - Montgomery Field Airport 16.3 mi
SAN - San Diego Intl. Airport 19.8 mi
Cardiff State Beach