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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near San Elijo State Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Fenced yard
Explore the area
Encinitas, CA
San Elijo State Beach
Place, San Elijo State Beach
5 min walk
Swamis Beach
Place, Swamis Beach
12 min walk
Moonlight State Beach
Place, Moonlight State Beach
4 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea
RNTL-024778-2023
Welcome to our beautiful attached home in the heart of the romantic surf town of Cardiff By The Sea. Our home is a spacious, one bedroom, one bath, newly remodeled bit of paradise. Maximum occupancy (3), vehicle parking (1). It is decorated with a tasteful mix of old Mexico and Aloha spirit.
There are Saltillo tiles through out, a roomy and fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops and all the amenities. From your ocean view bedroom you can open double French doors and step out onto the tiled patio with adjoining lawn and breathe in the ocean air. You can enjoy your meals and sip wine in the ocean view sun room or on the deck overlooking the lush, colorful garden. Our lower garden includes an expansive lawn and a meditative koi pond. There is also a flat screen TV, stereo system, and overhead remote fans in every room and a gas BBQ on the deck.
Sunsets are incredible all year round and can be enjoyed wherever you are on the property. But better yet — why not walk to the beach and watch the sunset there? It will only take a few minutes to walk the two blocks to the beach where, besides sunsets, you can enjoy sunbathing, surfing, swimming, boogie boarding and scenic beach walks. There you can see dolphins, pelicans, various sea birds and even migrating whales — when in season. We also supply a beach parking pass so you can go to any beaches in San Diego. Our home overlooks some of the best surfing spots in California —Swami’s, Pipes and Cardiff Reef; all which are in walking distance.
The charming Cardiff by the Sea Downtown Village is only three blocks away. There you can visit the many restaurants, an upscale wine bar, Seaside gourmet market, boutiques, Iron Cross Surf Shop, the iconic Sunny Skys Bikinis and VG’S Doughnuts. One mike down the beach you can experience beachfront dining at the many varied restaurants.
Nearby attractions:
10 minutes – famous Del Mar Race Track, the village of Del Mar, the Belly Up Tavern, Legoland, the Flower Fields and strolling the San Elijo Lagoon Trails
20 minutes – Sea World, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Stephen Birch Aquarium, La Jolla, and hiking Torrey Pines State Park
30 minutes – San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, historic Balboa Park and Museums, USS Midway, Fisherman’s Landing Sport Fishing, Sea Port Village, the Gas Lamp District of downtown San Diego and Lindbergh International Airport
45 minutes to Old Mexico and 90 minutes to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Keywords: Ocean view, romantic, lush tropical gardens, twin home
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
El Pueblo Mexican Food - 18 min walk
Breakers CBG - 17 min walk
Shanty - 15 min walk
Carl's Jr. - 3 min drive
Best Pizza & Brew Cardiff By The Sea - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?
As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$662, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ocean View Dream Getaway! Romantic Cardiff by the Sea located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Encinitas Community Park, Self Realization Fellowship and Swamis Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Cardiff State Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Beautiful ocean views and sunsets. Sun room and outdoor space were lovely. Easy check in & great host communications. Really good beach walking & access to other hikes.
Clean, comfortable, spacious, lush, close to many shops, restaurants and beaches. What more could you want? Hosts were responsive and generous.. Thanks so much for this wonderful stay.
Five stars in all regards! Our host did an excellent job of communicating and everything made our stay enjoyable. The views are amazing and the garden setting is serene. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Fantastic place. Karen is a true professional and I appreciate good people! Her place is like a private outdoor oasis. Thank you so much. Try Pikes coffee close
Ocean View Dream Getaway in Cardiff by the Sea is simply enchanting! You feel as if you are staying in a secret garden, with a lovely view of the ocean. The unit is light filled with multiple seating options, a charming bedroom and bath, and a roomy, well appointed kitchen. We never once ate out—the ambiance of the dining area was so wonderful, we didn’t want to be anywhere else. Karen and Craig are great hosts, and the unit is within walking distance of beaches, Seaside Market, and restaurants. This is where we would love to stay whenever we return to Cardiff to visit family and friends. Highly recommended!
The house was awesome in a great location. Nice views and an easy walk to town. Karen and Craig were wonderful hosts and are super-nice people. We enjoyed our stay very much!
What a beautiful and relaxing place. The view of the ocean and the lush yard, the sounds of the birds and the pond, and the wonderful walks to the beach, to the fancy neighborhood market, to the shops and the restaurants made it very relaxing stay in very nice neighborhood location. The hosts were very friendly and attentive and the accommodations were clean, private, and with plenty of space. It was easy to spend hours in the atrium taking in the sights and sounds and reading a book. Can’t wait to come back and recharge our batteries again in this happy place.
It was a amazing little spot. You could walk around a thousand times and find something else that you didn't see before! Great walk on the beach! Overall just lovely!
The apartment was just as the pictures show. Lot's of old world charm. Felt like we were in another country. The brick walk way to the apartment is quite a slope but we maneuvered it just fine. A nice large sunroom and a small balcony to enjoy the outdoors and it is surrounded by lush vegetation. Clean, comfortable and everything you need for a vacation by the beach.
my daughter and i were in San Diego area to watch a family member play soccer in the ECNL championshipsthe pace was exactly as described and Karen was available for our questions we very much enjoyed our 5 day stay
We had a wonderful 3 day stay at this romantic ocean view tropical Spanish style cottage in Cardiff by the Sea. The cottage is very comfortable with a queen sized bed in the main bedroom and a day bed in the sunporch. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils so making meals was very easy. They have a wall heater in the living room/kitchen and a portable heater in the bedroom should it get chilly at night. You can hear the waves crashing on the beach in the distance and an occasional train does go by on the tracks that are about 100yds from the house, but neither were a noise problem. There is a lovely balcony that extends over the lower backyard that has a BBQ and offers wonderful views of the ocean and the sunsets. Se would definitely book this cottage again!
Super clean and exceptionally nice people who own the property. Short walk to the beach and close just about anything you want to find. My wife and I enjoyed the back yard flower garden. It's peaceful at night. Will stay again if we make it to the other side of the country again.