Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff | |
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Beach community of Encinitas | |
 Sunset, Cardiff Beach | |
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| Coordinates: 33°1′15″N 117°16′45″W / 33.02083°N 117.27917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| City | Encinitas |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 11,537 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 92007 |
| Area codes | 442/760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656451[1] |
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, usually referred to as Cardiff, is a beach community in the incorporated city of Encinitas in San Diego County, California. The Pacific Ocean is to the west of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the rest of incorporated Encinitas is to the east and north, and a beach and lagoon to the south. With a population of under 12,000, Cardiff-by-the-Sea operates as part of the city of Encinitas, but unlike the other communities that comprise Encinitas, has its own ZIP Code (92007). Cardiff is home to a few well-known surf spots, such as Swami's and Cardiff Reef.