Cardiff State Beach Tours and Activities

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a person standing in the distance, and a sunset over the ocean.
A beach with a dramatic sky filled with red and blue clouds.

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

AU$132
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Tickets
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

AU$36
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

AU$58
per adult
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

AU$61
per adult
Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

AU$22
per traveller
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

AU$160
per adult
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
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The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$3,490, price is now AU$1,973 per person
AU$1,973
per person
4 Sept - 11 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,321 reviews)
Such a cute spot to stay

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
Downtown San Diego
Price was AU$3,370, price is now AU$2,383 per person
AU$2,383
per person
4 Sept - 11 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,413 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay at the Margaritaville San Diego hotel. The location was great. I just wanted to thank everyone for their hospitality and also the land shark restaurant was really good. Thank you again.

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Mission Bay
Price was AU$3,848, price is now AU$2,725 per person
AU$2,725
per person
4 Sept - 11 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,684 reviews)

Tours & day trips

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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$21 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 124 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$84 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Encinitas Food Tour

Encinitas Food Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$137 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$157 per adult
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Stay near popular Cardiff State Beach attractions

Cardiff State Beach

9.4/10 (113 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Top Cardiff State Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3 out of 5
142 Chesterfield Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite

Encinitas CA
Ocean View Deck! | Walk to the Beach | King Suite
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Private Oasis - Outdoor Living, Pool, Spa
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Camden by AvantStay | 5mins to the Beach! Elevated Home w/ Pacific Ocean Views
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach

Cardiff CA
Newly Remodeled House Less than a Mile From the Beach
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas CA
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway

Cardiff By The Sea CA
Catch some waves! Panoramic ocean views!- Cardiff Surfer's Hideaway
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2 out of 5
133 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
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