Cardiff-by-the-Sea, usually referred to as Cardiff, is a beach improve positioned in Encinitas, bordering Solana Beach to the south in San Diego County, California.

The Pacific Ocean is to the west of Cardiff, Encinitas on its east and north, and a beach and lagoon on its south.

With a populace of under 12,000, Cardiff-by-the-Sea operates as part of the town/city of Encinitas, but unlike the other communities that comprise Encinitas, has its own ZIP code (92007).

In 1911, this former farming improve began to precarious Cardiff, when Boston developer J.

Frank Cullen broke ground to build new homes. Frank Cullen's wife, a native of Cardiff, Wales, persuaded him to name the improve "Cardiff", as well as many streets, such as "Birmingham", "Oxford", "Chesterfield" and "Manchester", despite heavy Spanish influence in the area. Cardiff is also home to a several well-known surf spots, such as Swami's and Cardiff Reef.

2 Cardiff School District Cardiff is part of the town/city of Encinitas, which is governed by a five-member town/city council, propel at-large to staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals.

In the California State Legislature, Cardiff is in the 36th Senate District, represented by Republican Patricia Bates, and in the 76th Assembly District, represented by Republican Rocky Chavez. In the United States House of Representatives, Cardiff is in California's 49th congressional district, represented by Republican Darrell Issa. Cardiff has a school precinct consisting of two schools: Cardiff Reef ("The Reef") is a prominent surf spot in Cardiff that produces waves both experienced and novice surfers appreciate year round.

Surfing at The Reef has progressed from just a several surfers in the 1950s to turn into one of the most prominent surfing spots in San Diego County. Cardiff Reef and close-by surf spot, Pipes, are famous for their smooth and consistent wave shape.

Surfers walking out at Cardiff Reef Stand-Up Paddle surfers at Cardiff Reef in Encinitas, California.

Some Cardiff History from the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce "Cardiff School District".

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