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San Elijo beach
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About
San Elijo beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 291th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 724.1 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Cardiff-by-the-Sea settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
San Elijo beach is fully occupied by beach clubs with restricted entrance. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Solana beach, which has a rating of 8.
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San Elijo beach is located in California within Cardiff-by-the-Sea, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is a stunning location to relax, surf, camp, or watch the sunset or the view. It's important to check the tide and sunset times before going. It's worth noting that the beach has paid access and offers restrooms that are open from morning until sunset."
Lemuel
"This location is absolutely stunning for taking a leisurely stroll during sunset, capturing some breathtaking photographs or simply observing the skilled surfers who call this place home."
Lila Kt
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"The beach is a stunning location to relax, surf, camp, or watch the sunset or the view. It's important to check the tide and sunset times before going. It's worth noting that the beach has paid access and offers restrooms that are open from morning until sunset."
Lemuel
"This location is absolutely stunning for taking a leisurely stroll during sunset, capturing some breathtaking photographs or simply observing the skilled surfers who call this place home."
Lila Kt
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What to do in San Elijo beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that San Elijo beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cicciotti's Trattori...• 6 min walk
- The Confessional by...• 7 min walk
- Starbucks• 8 min walk
- Cardiff Seaside Mark...• 8 min walk
Attractions
- George Berkich Playf...• 5 min walk
- Sea Cliff County Par...• 15 min walk
- Compass Balloons• 16 min walk
- Encinitas Welcome Si...• 17 min walk
Transport
- CLD• 11.4km
- Encinitas Station• 2.3km
- Encinitas• 2.4km
Localities
- Cardiff-by-the-Sea• 750m
- Sacramento• 724.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the San Elijo beach?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at San Elijo beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the San Elijo beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The San Elijo beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the San Elijo beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
San Elijo beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
Is the San Elijo beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the San Elijo beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of San Elijo beach?
San Elijo beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of San Elijo beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on San Elijo beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the San Elijo beach?
There are 228 places to stay in the San Elijo beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of San Elijo beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the San Elijo beach from parking?
The San Elijo beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby San Elijo beach?
There are 4 attractions near San Elijo beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are George Berkich Playfield located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit San Elijo beach?
The month with the highest temperature in San Elijo beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
San Elijo beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.San Elijo beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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