Coastal Casita Guidebook
Food scene
This is not a restaurant, but this place is a must. They carry world-renowned “Cardiff Crack”, which is marinated tri-tip in their top-secret marinade. Do not skip out on this, your life will forever be changed. Make use of the provided grill and throw that tri-tip on there.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveThis is not a restaurant, but this place is a must. They carry world-renowned “Cardiff Crack”, which is marinated tri-tip in their top-secret marinade. Do not skip out on this, your life will forever be changed. Make use of the provided grill and throw that tri-tip on there.
Another local fave! The line will be down the street, but it is well worth the wait. Head over for donuts and coffee @ Bump Coffee (same parking lot) before you take that morning stroll on the beach
73 locals recommend
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrAnother local fave! The line will be down the street, but it is well worth the wait. Head over for donuts and coffee @ Bump Coffee (same parking lot) before you take that morning stroll on the beach
Bump Coffee
126 Aberdeen DrA must when grabbing donuts at VG's
Calling all sushi lovers! This place carries the freshest sushi you will find in North County. To get the best experience, sit at the sushi bar, order the Omakase and ask for Chef Antonio! You are in for a real treat.
13 locals recommend
Kai Ola Sushi
918 N Coast Hwy 101Calling all sushi lovers! This place carries the freshest sushi you will find in North County. To get the best experience, sit at the sushi bar, order the Omakase and ask for Chef Antonio! You are in for a real treat.
You have found the most Instagram-able spot in Cardiff. Check them out for drinks or stay for dinner, you won’t be disappointed.
25 locals recommend
Waverly
2005 San Elijo AvenueYou have found the most Instagram-able spot in Cardiff. Check them out for drinks or stay for dinner, you won’t be disappointed.
Looking for a chill night with Pizza & Beer? – this is your spot! You will love the local vibe while you take down that pizza after a long day at the beach.
22 locals recommend
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea
102 Aberdeen DrLooking for a chill night with Pizza & Beer? – this is your spot! You will love the local vibe while you take down that pizza after a long day at the beach.
If oysters are your thing, head over to the Fish Shop on Thursdays for $1.25 oysters all evening starting at 4, until they run out! Suggest getting there around 5:30ish to make sure they still have oysters. Oysters aren’t your thing, don’t worry – the Fish Shop Shrimp are to die for!
21 locals recommend
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101If oysters are your thing, head over to the Fish Shop on Thursdays for $1.25 oysters all evening starting at 4, until they run out! Suggest getting there around 5:30ish to make sure they still have oysters. Oysters aren’t your thing, don’t worry – the Fish Shop Shrimp are to die for!
Looking for some small bites? Head over to Valentina for some delicious tapas and a delightful atmosphere. It’s a vibe.
23 locals recommend
Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101Looking for some small bites? Head over to Valentina for some delicious tapas and a delightful atmosphere. It’s a vibe.
HIDDEN GEM. Must try if indian food is your things - very similar dishes. Dont skip on the Tikka Masala, AMAZING!
9 locals recommend
Himalayan Kitchen Encinitas
1337 Encinitas BlvdHIDDEN GEM. Must try if indian food is your things - very similar dishes. Dont skip on the Tikka Masala, AMAZING!
Dukes Cardiff Office Cocktail
110 Aberdeen DrLocal watering hole
The Kraken
2531 S Coast Hwy 101the dive bars of dive bars
Sightseeing
Moonlight Beach
400 B StSan Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrMeditation Gardens
215 W K St