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The eighth largest city in the nation is also the second largest city in the State of California, San Diego. Located just north of the Mexican border, San Diego boasts an idyllic location on the Pacific Coast and is home to a long list of amazing features and amenities that go far beyond the gorgeous golden sand beaches. The Greater San Diego area has a multitude of dazzling luxury homes perfectly situated in some of the county’s most affluent and esteemed communities. Among those distinguished luxury home markets, you’ll find Cardiff, formerly known as Cardiff-by-the-Sea. With a rich, diverse culture, low crime rate, top-rated schools and spectacular subtropical climate, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, is truly a must-consider destination for luxury home buyers in San Diego County. The picturesque coastal town of Cardiff is composed of 2.6 miles of pristine coastline situated in Encinitas, California, between Encinitas proper and Solana Beach. Even though it operates under the umbrella of Encinitas in most aspects, Cardiff does have its own 92007 zip code, unlike other parts of Encinitas.
Home to a population of around 12,000 residents, Cardiff is just ninety-five miles south of the excitement of Los Angeles and only twenty-five miles north of San Diego. This extraordinary community has founded by J. Frank Cullen, a famous developer whose wife was from Wales, hence the Cardiff designation and the many English street names. The “by-the-sea” was added on years later by a community developer, and then more recently was removed. With a market, post office, libraries, and other much-desired conveniences all within walking distance, this delightful community is an ideal place to call home. The local lagoon and beaches are prime examples of the abundance of postcard-perfect natural beauty here. And along the beaches, you’ll find outstanding dining opportunities. Restaurant Row affords Cardiff residents and visitors an assortment of mouth-watering cuisines from which to choose, including California dishes, Vegetarian, Mexican, Italian delicacies, and of course fresh seafood. Establishments that are favored by the locals include Pacific Coast Grill, Pipes, The Beach House, The Chart House and Trattoria Positano.
Recreational opportunities, on land and in the water, also abound in Cardiff. The San Elijo Beach Campground has excellent beach campsites, beach parking service, and lifeguards. Glen Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and has picnic tables, a children’s play area, basketball and tennis courts. There are multiple fields for soccer and baseball enthusiasts to enjoy at the Cardiff Sports Park, and those seeking water activities should check out Cardiff Reef. Cardiff Reef is a surfing hub that is situated at the San Elijo Lagoon entrance along historic Highway 101. San Elijo Lagoon is a 900-acre state wildlife preserve providing the opportunity to enjoy the area’s delightfully moderate climate, 300 bird species and an abundance of natural beauty.
If you are searching for a peaceful place to live where you can effortlessly enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the ocean, captivating sunsets, and extravagant luxury, you must consider the homes for sale in Cardiff. Cardiff has two primary residential neighborhoods, The Walking District, and The Composer District. The Walking District, in close proximity to Glen Park and several shopping and dining options, is found south of Birmingham. The Composer District has many homes with ocean views and numerous streets named after famous composers, hence the neighborhood’s name. Cardiff luxury real estate includes diverse architectural styles, among them Spanish, European, Mediterranean, and Contemporary designs. You can find Cardiff luxury homes with ocean and lagoon views, swimming pools, private gated drives and a long list of other coveted amenities. If you would like more information regarding the enchanting luxury properties of Cardiff-by-the-Sea in Encinitas, California, please allow us to assist you and contact us today.
Cardiff By The Sea Homes
Rare opportunity to own this incredible Mid-Century Modern home in a prime location in beautiful Cardiff By The Sea! Come experience the recent meticulous ground up resto...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 190021595 MLS
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Spectacular West of 5 Cardiff home, recently refreshed with new wood floors, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Marble countertops, farmhouse sink with new appliances. 4 ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190021253 MLS
- Active Status
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS: CARDIFF WALKING DISTRICT! OCEAN VIEWS FROM LIVING ROOM/ KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM/ AND MASTER BEDROOM....WALK to BEACH and RESTAURANTS! (FYI-THIS HOME ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190021155 MLS
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Cardiff single story home with ocean views! Huge lot, over 11,300 sqft with the potential to divide the lot. Plenty of room to add a pool or make a custom backyard retrea...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 190021115 MLS
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This is your Cardiff-By-The-Sea dream home. Private, quiet, and boasting unobstructed ocean and canyon views you will delight in living, resting, and playing here. Locat...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 190020426 MLS
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Incredible white water ocean views from this single family gem in the prized Walking District in Cardiff. Three short blocks to shopping, restaurants, library, post offi...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190020068 MLS
- Active Status
Come relax to amazing views and the peaceful beach lifestyle that is Cardiff By The Sea. West of the I-5, 4 block walk to the beach! Lift your head off your pillow when ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190019960 MLS
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A wonderful Cardiff home with ocean & lagoon views. An open concept layout greets with white oak hardwood. 3 Haiku Natural wind ceiling fans, 2 JBL wall speakers. Master ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 190019929 MLS
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Elegant beach getaway in the heart of Cardiff’s Walking district. Freshly updated twin home with spacious open floorplan and ocean views. The stylish kitchen opens onto ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190019459 MLS
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4 Bed, 4 bath highly desirable single family beach home conveniently located in Cardiff’s Walking District. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the living room, master and r...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190019411 MLS
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OCEAN VIEWS IMMEDIATELY UPON WALKING IN THE FRONT DOOR! EPIC WHITE WATER, SAN ELIJO LAGOON PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS COMPLETELY REMODELED AND METICULOUSLY RE-CREATED! 2ND S...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190019177 MLS
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With ocean views, abundant natural light and an open floor plan, this 3-story detached home is an entertainer's dream. Enjoy panoramic sunsets from the living area and sp...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190017252 MLS
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Incredible development opportunity for this 4.76 Acre hillside retreat with ocean views and prime location in the Cardiff Sea Village neighborhood. Zoned RR2 for 2 house...
- 190016825 MLS
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OCEAN VIEW CARDIFF BY THE SEA- Located within the Walking District, just a short stroll to the village. This highly upgraded single family home offers the perfect combina...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190015677 MLS
- Active Status
Brand new construction, 180 degree ocean and surf break view twinhome on one of the best streets in Cardiff's "Walking District". Features include the highest quality des...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190015286 MLS
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New Construction! Move In Ready. Coastal Farmhouse style, set in a private cul de sac. This home offers a thoughtful floorplan featuring 4 bedroom plus bonus area, 4 bath...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190015189 MLS
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New Construction! Move In Ready. Coastal Farmhouse style, set in a private cul de sac. This home offers a thoughtful floor plan with 10 ft ceilings, featuring 4 bedrooms ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190015195 MLS
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Build your Dream Home or a great rental opportunity! This quaint little beach cottage is within walking distance to the Beach, downtown Cardiff, the Lagoon and Glen Park....
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 190014904 MLS
- Active Status
An incredibly unique opportunity to own one of the only ocean view Duplexes left in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Ocean views from the top floor of both units, each with their own ...
- 190014866 MLS
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Unobstructed PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS & fresh ocean air are enjoyed from every room in this very special & unique seaside retreat. This modern 5,000 sf home is highly crafte...
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 190014602 MLS
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Sweet Beach Bungalow half a block to the beach in Cardiff. Classic bungalow built in 1927. Home has granite counters and features 1BR and 1 BA. Value is in the land and l...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 190014589 MLS
- Active Status
Located at 1533, 1537, 1541 & 1545 San Elijo Avenue in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, California, the property features expansive ocean views while maintaining immediate proximi...
- 190013557 MLS
- Active Status
Custom Cardiff Craftsman on private cul de sac west of I-5. 4 bed/3.5 baths, 3,171 sq ft. plus bonus office and exercise rooms. Quality built with exquisite mahogany fl...
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190013299 MLS
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Beautiful custom contemporary beach home, great for couple or family. Experience the ultimate indoor-outdoor living w/ awesome Western multi sliders from the ocean view d...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190012867 MLS
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Irreplaceable location. Completely rehabbed 18 unit Mixed-Use property in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. This property consists of a three story mixed-use building with twelve (12...
- 190012317 MLS
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Opportunity Knocks! Here is your chance to own some of the best views in Cardiff by the Sea. Ideal Walking District location and panoramic ocean views from Dana Point t...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190011897 MLS
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Awe inspiring panoramic ocean views from this quaint Cardiff Twinhome. This charming three bedroom home will make you feel at home. The second you walk in the front door ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 190010534 MLS
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UPGRADED MODEL HOME! Peek ocean view. Move In Ready. Coastal Farmhouse style, set in a private cul de sac. This home offers a thoughtful floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms p...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 190010476 MLS
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Fantastic price for this double wide lot Duplex & a studio, with expansive ocean views in the desirable Walking District of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The property consists of t...
- 190009379 MLS
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PANORAMIC Whitewater Ocean & Sunset Views perfectly captures the essence of Southern California living. Features include; vaulted ceilings allowing lots of natural light,...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190008092 MLS
- Active Status
One of the lowest priced per sq. ft. in Cardiff By The Sea! Cardiff Gem! This is a sought out model, largest one in the Community. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath all bedrooms upstai...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190006774 MLS
- Active Status
Enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze in this beautiful, solar-powered, fully-upgraded Cardiff home. Situated West of the 5 in the Cardiff Walking District, this turn-key hom...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190006006 MLS
- Active Status
LIVE THE COASTAL LIFE! Close to beach access, popular restaurants and shopping! AMAZING LOCATION JUST MINUTES TO SWAMIS AND THE BEAUTIFUL OCEAN! This is a Fantastic opp...
- 190005076 MLS
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LIVE THE COASTAL LIFE! Close to beach access, popular restaurants and shopping! AMAZING LOCATION JUST MINUTES TO SWAMIS AND THE BEAUTIFUL OCEAN! This is a Fantastic opp...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190004464 MLS
- Active Status
Welcome home to the most amazing area in Cardiff by the Sea, walk to Swami's surf break, the beach (300 steps) and all that downtown Encinitas has to offer. 270 degree oc...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 190004409 MLS
- Active Status
SANDY POINT IDYLLIC GATED COASTAL COMMUNITY. Turn-key immaculate. RARELY AVAILABLE 3 bedroom, MASTER DOWN, large roll-in shower, fully remodeled artisan American Clay Pla...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 190002535 MLS
- Active Status
Enjoy this treetop ocean view home in the composer district, This Cardiff home is completely renovated with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garaged an additional 2 car cov...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 180064126 MLS
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New Construction! Move In Ready, Coastal Farmhouse style, set in a private cul de sac. This home offers a thoughtful floor plan with 10 ft ceilings, featuring 4 bedrooms ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 180054957 MLS
- Active Status
New Construction! Move In Ready. Coastal Farmhouse style, set in a private cul de sac. This home offers a thoughtful floorplan featuring 4 bedroom plus bonus area, 4 bath...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 180044184 MLS
- Active Status
New Construction! Move In Ready. Coastal Farmhouse style, set in a private cul de sac. This home offers a thoughtful floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms plus bonus area, 4 ba...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 180044179 MLS
- Active Status
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